Naughty Dog is hiring : Camera Layout Artist (Contingent) in Santa Monica

Overview This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, DZConnex. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. Candidates must be available to work in our Santa Monica studio on a hybrid basis.

Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games for nearly 40 years. We recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered and a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. We are excited to be working on Intergalactic : The Heretic Prophet and are looking for talented individuals to join us.

Naughty Dog is looking for a talented Camera Layout Artist to join our team in creating the next generation of award-winning storytelling. You’ll create previs for shoots, turn the shoot data into cinematic sequences, and work with animation and design to bring cameras to final polish.

What you will do :

Create sequences that clearly depict staging, blocking, camera motion, and character performance for cinematics, from rough layout to final camera polish

Hand animate cameras for interactive and cinematic sequences

Manipulate performance capture data when necessary to best tell the story

Previs sequences based on narrative script, figuring out pacing and blocking prior to shoot

Support animation and design teams for in-game cameras

Provide solutions to creative problems, and be capable of pitching ideas verbally

Communicate clearly with production staff and manage production tasks

Oversee the technical aspects of camera implementation across the game

What skills you will use :

5+ years of experience as a Camera Layout or Previs artist in the game or film industry

Maya experience is required : generalist level skill at animating, modeling, rigging, shading, lighting, etc.

Experience working with motion capture data

Ability to tell compelling stories through cinematography and editing

Work ethic and follow-through

Openness to criticism and ideas

Clear and kind communication within the team and across disciplines

Artistic and technical skills

Teamwork

Excellent attention to detail

Creativity and innovation in visual storytelling

Efficiency and organization in workflow

Proven ability to work autonomously and take initiative

Bonus Skills

Comfortability with scripting languages

Comfortability with 2d artistic tools such as Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro is a plus

Experience working on a motion capture set

Experience hand-operating a virtual camera

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and reel!

As part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates may be asked to complete a cinematic test.

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The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$57.98 — $72.45 USD

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