Senior Game Designer (Combat)

join our APPLY NOW team We’ve developed some of the most critically acclaimed and top-selling video games on PlayStation platforms! LOCATED IN START YOUR OWN ADVENTURE SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA You’ll definitely know you’re at the Naughty Dog studio when you arrive! Whether you’re looking to keep active, ride a wave, or enjoy the best restaurants, Santa Monica has it all! 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. Parking Reimbursement Whether you drive or bike, get covered! SEE ALL PERKS PERKS 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 current openings 12 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! 2 POSITIONS VIEW OPENINGS 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. 1 POSITION VIEW OPENINGS 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! 1 POSITION VIEW OPENINGS 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! 3 POSITIONS VIEW OPENINGS 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! 1 POSITION VIEW OPENINGS Naughty Dog 1 POSITION VIEW OPENINGS 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! 2 POSITIONS VIEW OPENINGS 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! 1 POSITION VIEW OPENINGS 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! 1 POSITION VIEW OPENINGS See All Openings WORKING AT NAUGHTY DOG Collaborate with an incredible team of developers to learn, innovate, and continue to raise the bar. Be a part of an award-winning studio with over 35 years of experience. Create visually stunning environments and set pieces that immerse players in the world we create around them. Get to know other developers from across the studio at a wide variety of team-building events! Join a team that bring our world-class games to life! 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 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. SEE ALL BENEFITS BENEFITS Medical (PPO, HMO, HDHP) Dental & Vision Sony USA 401(k) Plan Health Savings Account (with employer contribution) Flexible Spending Account (for health and child care) Short-term (STD) & Long-term (LTD) disability insurance Basic Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and additional voluntary life insurance Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Parental & Elder Care Coaching Child Developmental & Behavioral Support Adoption & Surrogacy Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Assistance Education Reimbursement Program College Savings Plan Wellness Reimbursement MetLife Legal Plan Identity Theft Protection Commuter Benefit Program Pet, Auto, & Home Insurance Discounts Paid vacation, post-project & holiday office closures and sick days Relocation assistance 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. WE ARE LOOKING FOR PASSIONATE
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