Outsourcing Production Artist

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. 

This is a hybrid / onsite position. 

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I & II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us.

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

What you will do:

• Upload and download art briefs and asset to and from server
• Create comprehensive art briefs for outsourcing
• Provide constructive feedback on asset submissions
• Integrate submitted assets into the game environment
• Competent with multiple asset creation pipelines and techniques
• Organize and consolidate feedback from multiples departments
• Need to demonstrate clear and articulate communication skills online and in person
• Additional tasks may be assigned as needed

What skills you will use: 

• Proficiency with Maya modeling, photoshop, Zbrush and substance tools
• Strong art background enabling sound aesthetic decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration across diverse settings

Bonus skills:

• Graphic design skills, including logo creation and typography

As part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of their work and may be asked to complete an art test.

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