Senior Gameplay Melee Animator

2 Months ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

This job post is for a Senior Gameplay Melee Animator. The role involves animating characters and scenes to make them realistic and gratifying. The job post describes several perks, including a referral program, stocked kitchen with snacks, and weekly yoga classes. The company is seeking passionate game developers to join the team.
Perks:
  • Referral Program
  • Stocked kitchen with fresh fruit, snacks, and more
  • Passport Discount Program (savings on dining, shopping, entertainment and more)
  • Discounts on PlayStation games, consoles, gear, and Sony consumer electronics
  • Monthly PlayStation Network voucher
  • Free Sony Studios movie screenings
  • Naughty Dog daily raffles
  • Yoga and Meditation classes
  • Soccer and basketball groups
  • Monthly bagels, doughnuts, and other treats
  • Biking to Work/Parking Cash Out Program
  • Naughty Dog Employee Referral Program

Job Details

Parking Reimbursement

Whether you drive or bike, get covered!

Stocked Kitchen

Snack, sip, and chill with the Dogs!

Referral Program

Pay it forward!
For every hired referral, get a sweet bonus!

Yoga Meditation

Get centered, get fit!
Weekly yoga classes for studio members so you can perfect your downward dog pose.

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Animation
From the drama of Joel and Ellie’s cinematics to Nathan Drake’s death-defying acrobatics, animators make every Naughty Dog character and scene gratifying and real. Join a team of skilled animators and make your career frame-perfect!
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Audio
Sounds like you’re ready to bring your talents to the award-winning sound and dialogue teams and breathe life into every game! As part of the Naughty Dog Audio team, you’ll join a passionate team of audiophiles who make the games sound immaculate, from the crunching of leaves beneath a character’s foot to every single line in the script.
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Communications
From community to marketing, every member of the Communications team has a stake in sharing and shaping what makes Naughty Dog games special. Come share your love for video games with millions of passionate players across the world!
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Game Design
Game Design one of the major pillars of…well…making a game! From scripting to level design, Naughty Dog designers are creative storytellers who craft unforgettable, thrilling experiences. If you’re ready to take your game design career to the next level, apply now!
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IT / DevOps
IT at Naughty Dog isn’t just hardware and software. You’re a part of ensuring that every game developer has the technology and support to be its very best! If you’re passionate about tech and games, apply now!
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Production
Production touches every realm of game development, from supporting each department’s needs to making sure the game devs hit their goals. If you’re a detail-oriented leader with a natural curiosity for all things games, go for the gold and apply for a Production position today!
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Programming
From web to Python to AI to graphics and beyond – programmers are the problem solvers of every game studio. Bring your incredible technical talents to Naughty Dog and lead the next wave of innovation in games!
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Technical Art
Naughty Dog has always strived to be at the cutting-edge of innovation and artistry, and the Technical Art team is the embodiment of that sentiment, living in the world between art and programming. As a Technical Artist, you'd give artists the tools to make world-class visuals and animation. If you're a problem-solver with balanced artistic and technical stats and want to spend your skill points on making incredible gaming experiences, join today!
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WORKING AT
NAUGHTY DOG
A large group of developers gathered around a buffet in the studio kitchen
Get to know other developers from across the studio at a wide variety of team-building events!
Two developers pictured in a sound stage putting together a scene for motion capture
Join a team that bring our world-class games to life!
Multiple developers working at their desks with a group of designers meeting in the background
Collaborate with an incredible team of developers to learn, innovate, and continue to raise the bar.
A side profile of BAFTA games awards won by the studio
Be a part of an award-winning studio with over 35 years of experience.
An over the shoulder view of a developer’s workstation
Create visually stunning environments and set pieces that immerse players in the world we create around them.
Health Insurance

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans ensure you’re
always feeling your best

Fitness Reimbursement

Stay fit and save! Get your exercise classes and equipment
reimbursed.

401K

Set up your future and retirement with SIE’s company-matched
401K plan

Paid Time Off

Whether it’s a staycation or traveling to uncharted locales, make
the most of our generous PTO plan

HOME TO
PLAYSTATION STUDIOS
ICE TEAM
The ICE Team is a central technology group that focuses on creating core graphics technologies for Sony’s worldwide first-party published titles, including low-level game engine components, graphics processing pipelines, supporting tools, and graphics profiling and debugging tools.

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