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Senior Gameplay Melee Animator

Senior Gameplay Melee Animator at Naughty Dog, Santa Monica, CA.
PlayStation Global
Hybrid
United States
USD 139,000 - 173,800
Job Description
Naughty Dog, a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment, is seeking a Senior Gameplay Melee Animator to join their team in Santa Monica, CA. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a new franchise, and The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PC. This role requires a blend of keyframe and motion capture animation skills, utilizing Naughty Dog’s advanced animation technology.

Role involves:
  • Creating high-quality animation content in Maya.
  • Collaborating with Animation, Design, and Engineering teams.
  • Directing and participating in motion capture shoots.
  • Identifying and resolving gameplay issues using engine debug tools.
  • Defining and upholding the style and quality bar for in-game animations.

Requirements:
  • Minimum of 1 shipped AAA game as a Senior Gameplay Animator.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the video game industry.
  • Expertise in gameplay animation, with a strong background in human and creature melee animation.
  • Strong animation reel showcasing mastery in both motion capture and keyframe character animation.
  • Proficiency with Maya/Motionbuilder animation tools.
  • Ability to work hybrid from our Santa Monica, CA based studio is required.

Role offers:
  • Opportunity to work on a brand-new franchise, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
  • A chance to use Naughty Dog’s cutting-edge animation technology.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), and paid time off.
  • Eligibility for annual bonus and other incentive plans.
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