Camera Layout Artist (Contingent)

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.

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 and 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.

Naughty Dog is looking for a talented Camera Layout Artist to join our team in creating the next generation of award-winning story telling! You'll create previs for shoots, turn the shoot data into cinematic sequences, and then work alongside animation and design to bring the 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, 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 :

Bonus Skills

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

As a 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