Associate Game Designer (Technical) Job at Naughty Dog (Santa Monica)

Associate Lead Engine Programmer

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated...

Location

Canada , Quebec

Salary:

Not provided

Larian Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrable Lead or Management experience
Extensive experience programming for games
Excellent C++ skills
Strong mentor and coaching ability
Excellent written and spoken English skills
Passion for making and playing great games
Experience with graphics APIs like Directx 12 and Vulkan
Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
Multi threading should be second nature
This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.

Job Responsibility

Lead, mentor and coach our Engine team
Assist with recruiting of Engine Programmers
Manage code reviews and code features documentation
Work in tandem with Larian Studios other programming Leads
Assist in maintaining, porting and extending our proprietary engine on multiple platforms
Debug and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets
Show a strong passion for low level coding and a big interest in performance analysis
Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
Develop well designed software within project schedule to team standards
Show strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games

What we offer

An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

Fulltime

Senior Weapons and Vehicles Artist

Senior Weapons and Vehicles Artist (2 Year FTC) to join the highly talented Art ...

Location

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency in major 3D programmes such as 3ds Max, Maya, Blender or ZBrush, and 2D texturing programmes such as Photoshop or Painter, with a strong emphasis on hard surface and high-poly modelling
Skilled in the use of game engine editors (UE, Unity or CryEngine) and associated tools to a high standard
Strong understanding of game art production and pipelines, including modelling and material creation
Excellent grasp of art fundamentals such as proportion, composition and colour, with the ability to apply these principles effectively in practice
Acute observational skills and strong visual awareness to generate ideas and bring high-quality detail to artwork
Solid understanding of art qualities specific to videogames and their interaction with broader design requirements and technical constraints
Ability to develop, improve and document processes and techniques for use by the wider team
Ability to give clear, high-quality and well-considered feedback on game art, taking into account art quality and direction, design, technical aspects and performance
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, balancing priorities to meet deadlines

Job Responsibility

Create Weapon and Vehicle artwork that is comparable in quality to the best art in the industry and fulfils the artistic direction set by the lead weapon and vehicle artist and art director
To work with designers, animators and coders to maintain the functionality of Weapon and Vehicles within the game and associated animations
The creation and development of intermediate stages of art production such as greyboxes, sometimes in preparation for outsourcing
Planning and communicating art expectations for tasks that can go to other artists or outsource vendors
Help to maintain asset libraries that adherence to technical requirements through their own work and through the reviewing of the products of the team as they are encountered in day to day work
Participate in meetings, reviews, and brainstorming sessions, contributing constructive feedback and innovative ideas
Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation of work processes, methodologies, and solutions

What we offer

Core hours 9.30am – 4pm, remaining hours worked flexibly
Relocation support to Nottingham, UK (if required)
Holiday allowance that increases with service (to a maximum of 30 days plus statutory public holidays)
Annual pay reviews
Company pension contribution that increases with service
Company enhanced full pay for maternity leave for the first 26 weeks (to qualifying expectant mothers)
Clear career progression within Dambuster Studios
Studio funded learning and development opportunities
Modern game development environment with the latest technologies
Vibrant, modern city centre location with good transport links

Fulltime

3D Environment Lead

The role of an Art Lead in AAA games is essential for overseeing the diverse art...

Location

India , Gurugram

Salary:

Not provided

Keywords Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in fine arts, Digital Art, or a related field is preferred
8+years of experience on creating next-gen art production pipeline and human and animal anatomy (For character artists) with minimum of 3 years’ experience in reviewing and mentoring team as Associate Art Lead
Extensive experience in AAA game development with a strong portfolio showcasing art leadership and artistic contributions
Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling and animation software, etc.)
Strong artistic and creative skills, with a deep understanding of visual storytelling and game aesthetics
Possess leadership and project management abilities, adept at multitasking, and capable of inspiring and overseeing an art team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends

Job Responsibility

Lead and mentor a team of artists, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure their work aligns with the project's goals and maintains high quality. The responsibility is not only limited to managing and mentoring a team but also extends to providing overarching guidance for multiple projects simultaneously
Collaborate with the creative team to define and communicate the artistic vision for the game, encompassing visual style, character design, and environment art
Manages the creation of art assets for multiple projects running concurrently, requiring a higher level of organizational and multitasking skills
Design and manage an efficient art production pipeline, guaranteeing by building a smooth workflow encompassing the creation, review, and seamless integration of art assets into the game
Work closely with technical and art teams to integrate art assets efficiently into the game engine, ensuring seamless alignment of visual and gameplay elements
Supervise and build robust quality assurance processes, diligently identifying and rectifying artistic issues that may arise during the development phase
Assess and recommend optimal art tools and software solutions, enhancing the efficiency of the art production process
Manages budget and timeline considerations for multiple projects simultaneously, requiring a higher level of financial and project management acumen
Playing a crucial part in decision-making and creative problem-solving by making key choices regarding the artistic direction of various projects and devising innovative solutions at an elevated level
Adopt a strategic approach to documentation and process enhancement, assess and suggest tools and software to streamline the entire art production process across multiple projects

Fulltime

Associate Engine Lead Programmer

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated...

Location

Poland; Spain , Warsaw; Barcelona

Salary:

Not provided

Larian Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrable Lead or Management experience
Extensive experience programming for games
Excellent C++ skills
Strong mentor and coaching ability
Excellent written and spoken English skills
Passion for making and playing great games
Experience with graphics APIs like Directx 12 and Vulkan
Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
Multi threading should be second nature

Job Responsibility

Lead, mentor and coach our Engine team
Assist with recruiting of Engine Programmers
Manage code reviews and code features documentation
Work in tandem with Larian Studios other programming Leads
Assist in maintaining, porting and extending our proprietary engine on multiple platforms
Debug and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets
Show a strong passion for low level coding and a big interest in performance analysis
Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
Develop well designed software within project schedule to team standards
Show strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games

What we offer

An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

Fulltime

Design Manager

Defines discipline organization and participation on a project including scope o...

Location

United States , Las Vegas

Salary:

Not provided

Station Casinos

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members and Management in both written and verbal form
4-year degree in Architecture
10-15 years of related work experience in the Hospitality/Gaming Industry is preferable
Able to self start and persist with specific courses of action while exhibiting high motivation
Able to make decisions on available information and take action
Able to organize time and work efforts effectively with minimal supervision
Able to relate to routine operations in a manner that is consistent with established protocol

Job Responsibility

Defines discipline organization and participation on a project including scope of work design criteria, schedules, standards, and procedures
Prepares staffing estimates and execution plans and monitors progress assessment
Reviews, approves and executes all consultant LOI’s and Contracts related to assigned and/or third party contracts as may be requested
Commissions conceptual site studies, grading studies, utility reviews and feasibilities analysis
Reviews work produced to ensure that applicable development as well as building code standards and procedures are followed and that quality is acceptable
Understands and maintains current knowledge of all governmental laws and regulations affecting the projects
Monitors, expedites, assures effective payment of fees and approval or release of permits on behalf of the Owner of all submittals related to assigned and/or third party projects as may be requested
Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of the assigned personnel
Provides guidance, feedback and value engineering alternatives for all assigned and/or third party projects as may be requested
Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as project needs arise

Fulltime

Senior Vehicle Artist

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Vehicle Artist (Sr or above) with a str...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience working within game development
An impressive portfolio demonstrating your eye for presentation and artistic skills to model, texture and shade high fidelity realistic vehicle assets
Demonstrated experience creating photorealistic vehicles for games in a AAA studio environment
Experience with shader graph and material tweaking to reach desired shading results
A passion to be proactive and work well in a collaborative team environment with excellent communication skills and an ability to resolve conflicts
An ability and passion to learn new tools and workflows effectively
Experience using Photoshop, Painter, 3DSM, Maya, Blender or similar 3D art package

Job Responsibility

Creating realistic, believable vehicles of various kinds and associated props authored from reference and/or Concept Art
Maintaining a great level of quality that is aligned with the project Art Direction pillars and a consistent quality level with the world rendering
Collaborating with external development partners to leverage additional asset authoring resources and help guide artists to achieve great results
Ensuring efficient performance on authored vehicles across the game world that fit within limitations of performance budgets
Setting up rigid skinning using internal tools for interactable vehicles in engine
Collaborating with Hard Surface leadership and implementing feedback to modify and improve vehicle asset quality
Working across Technology, Animation and Gameplay Design on cross-department vehicle topics such as Interactivity and Destruction
Communicating daily with the rest of the Hard Surface team for team building and improving art and technical topics
Collaborating with Designers and Concept Artists on unique vehicle designs
Consulting with Hard Surface Leadership and Production to continuously assess project scope and alternative processes such as leveraging External Development for increased efficiency

Senior Backend Engineer

At The Multiplayer Group (MPG), we create world-class multiplayer experiences th...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in game development and having worked on at least two game titles in a commercial setting developing server backends for AAA games, free-to-play (mobile) games, casino apps or similar
Experience releasing at least two backend services with a large number of concurrent users
Production experience with at least one of Java, Golang, C#, C++, Kotlin
experience with Python, Node.js and React is desirable
Experience with cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure
having an AWS Certification (Associate or above) would be advantageous
Experience with infrastructure as code tools, e.g. Terraform
Ability to independently create supporting documentation, designs, comments, etc
Ability to discuss technical and production matters
Excellent time management and ability to work independently

Job Responsibility

Individual contribution: construct systems, write code, deployments, etc.
Work with the team lead and stakeholders to estimate and prioritise work
Work alongside peers to iterate on solutions that fit requirements
Keep the project lead and producer apprised of revised estimates and delivery times
Champion and maintain high standards and process: tests, CI/CD, documentation
Help and support team members in day-to-day work
Understand, maintain and expand existing code and develop new features or systems

What we offer

Flexible working: Remote-friendly long before it was the norm, with core hours that support both great work and real life
Support & wellbeing: Mental health first-aiders, therapy and coaching via Myndup, plus private medical insurance to help you stay healthy and supported
Pension & life cover: A strong pension plan and life insurance to support your future and protect your family
Time for you: Minimum 25 days’ holiday, a paid winter break, and 3 volunteering days each year to give back to causes you care about
Parental leave: Family-first policies that support parents and caregivers with flexibility and balance
Levelling up: Annual L&D budget, expert talks, game jams, and mentoring opportunities to help you grow your skills and career

Fulltime

Associate Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to design, build, and mainta...

Location

United States , Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia Area), Pennsylvania

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong experience in full-stack software development
3+ years of experience
Proficiency with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems
Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, RESTful APIs, browser performance)
Strong testing discipline and experience with automated testing frameworks
Excellent time management skills and ability to balance competing priorities
Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to think quickly, troubleshoot effectively, and make sound technical decisions under time constraints
A collaborative team player who enjoys solving complex problems with others
A self-starter who is motivated, malleable, adaptable, curious, and eager to learn

Job Responsibility

Design, develop, test, deploy, support, and maintain full-stack applications supporting educational modules and simulation-based games
Build intuitive, high-performance web interfaces, with a focus on React and modern web technologies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including traders, quants, recruiters, designers, and product stakeholders
Develop and integrate services within distributed, proprietary systems
Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent processes and tasks in a fast-paced environment
Quickly understand and adapt to new problem domains, tools, and requirements
Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
Communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences

Associate Game Designer (Technical)

Naughty Dog

Location:
United States , Santa Monica

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
January 12, 2026

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