Teams at Naughty Dog

Prototype, implement, and own gameplay scenarios, narrative sequences, interactive objects, and AI behaviors using in-house tools and scripting. Collaborate with design, animation, programming, and art teams to prototype, tune, balance, and polish gameplay systems for production.

Create, implement, and optimize real-time visual effects for video games. Collaborate with effects artists and development teams to deliver high-quality effects that perform efficiently on target platforms. Apply artistic knowledge of particles, materials, form, color, timing, and composition while independently solving technical and creative challenges.

Creates, implements, and optimizes real-time visual effects for video games. Collaborates with effects artists and development teams, ensuring effects perform efficiently on target platforms while maintaining high visual quality. The role requires strong artistic judgment in form, color, timing, and composition, advanced problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. Python scripting and Houdini experience are beneficial.