Senior Technical Gameplay Animator Job at Naughty Dog (Santa Monica)

Senior Animator

This role will be working with Fantasma Games studio at EveryMatrix. The Senior ...

Location

Sweden , Stockholm

Salary:

Not provided

EveryMatrix

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience of working with slots
Great knowledge of Spine
Openness to generative art and new technology
A willingness to adapt to change and a solutions oriented mindset
Fluency in English, both written and verbal communication

Job Responsibility

Create benchmark animations that demonstrate technical and visual quality standards for our slot game products
Develop new assets while adhering to technical and artistic direction to ensure high-quality end products
Fix animation bugs and optimize assets for improved performance
Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work
Mentor and coach the animation team on best practices in game animation
Train and mentor new Animators, providing guidance and support to junior team members
May supervise the work of entry, mid, and mid-high level animators at the discretion of the Art Lead
Participate in R&D efforts for current and future animation technologies
Work closely with game designers, gameplay engineers, and tech artists to understand and work within engine limitations
Develop and maintain documentation on tools, training, and processes

What we offer

Pension plan: Standard employer contribution of 4.5%
Health insurance and income protection through comprehensive insurance plans
Coverage for life and occupational accidents
Meal allowance: 2,175 SEK gross monthly
Wellness allowance: 5,000 SEK annually (starting January 2025)
Office perks include parking, on-site massages, and frequent team-building activities in various locations
Amazing office space complete with its own pool

Senior Gameplay Animator

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically accl...

Location

United States , Santa Monica

Salary:

139000.00 - 173800.00 USD / Year

Naughty Dog

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 1 shipped AAA game as a Senior Gameplay Animator (or equivalent)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the video game industry
Expertise in systemic gameplay animation
Mastery of both motion capture and keyframe character animation as showcased by your strong animation reel
General technical knowledge of animation technologies, including state machines, blend trees, and motion matching
Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of game design principles and player experience
Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to peers
Proven experience planning, setting up, and directing motion capture shoots independently and efficiently
Must be comfortable using a script editor
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to challenges

Job Responsibility

Create high-quality animation content in Maya and ensure proper implementation in our game engine
Serve as a positive role model through exemplary demeanor, ability, proactivity, communication, and productivity
Collaborate with the Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to create new exciting, mind-blowing systemic animations
Take ownership of challenging projects and provide innovative solutions, including mentoring team members and creating documentation
Direct and participate in motion capture shoots
Learn and master Naughty Dog’s unique gameplay systems
Work with game systems, adhering to efficient and effective practices
Utilize engine debug tools to identify and resolve gameplay issues in collaboration with designers and programmers
Partner with animation leadership to define and uphold the style and quality bar for in-game animations
Provide constructive feedback to improve internal technologies and artistic workflows

Fulltime

Senior or Expert Gameplay Engineer

Elsewhere Entertainment is a new Activision studio formed to create an all-new f...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of experience, or equivalent education/work experience
Solid knowledge of working and debugging in C++
Strong communication skills for sharing ideas clearly at a range of technical levels
Strong mathematics skills, including proficiency with trigonometry, and linear algebra
Experience collaborating across disciplines, from gameplay engineering and animation to design and technical art
A strong desire to iterate and gather feedback from colleagues
An appetite for playing modern video games and breaking down the technical ideas behind what feels “good” for a player
Experience shipping AAA titles

Job Responsibility

Collaborating on gameplay systems and contributing to the tooling and scripting systems to support them
As An expert, you would be owning and driving these gameplay systems
Actively collaborating with design and content teams to learn and understand their needs
Supporting colleagues and leading the charge to maintain excellence in contributions to our technology and culture
As an Expert, mentor other engineers in engineering and gameplay system development

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 Sound Designer

As the ideal candidate for this position, you are a seasoned veteran in your med...

Location

Salary:

140800.00 - 164000.00 USD / Year

Naughty Dog

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years in a game audio or audio post-production environment
Shipped at least 1 AAA title, or worked on equivalent sized linear media project (Film, TV, Ads, etc.)
Proficient in a DAW of choice (Reaper, Cubase, Pro Tools, Ableton, etc.), including most industry standard plugins and toolsets (Waves, iZotope, etc.)
Extensive knowledge and experience with using outboard gear, recording gear, microphones, etc.
Extensive knowledge of audio signal processing, mixing, sample rates, data compression, filters, reverbs, 3D positional audio, etc.
Knowledge of mix specifications in a variety of media (console, internet, broadcast, etc.)
Excellent PC/Mac skills and proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
Strong communication skills, both spoken and written, in both aesthetic and technical concepts
Highly value and prioritize working as a team, over individualistic goals, or desires
Hunger to learn tailored tools and tech

Job Responsibility

Record, edit, and build/design sound effects using industry standard methods and tools
Implement sound effects into the game using proprietary methods and tools
Collaborate with the audio team to adequately plan and implement upon aesthetic goals of the project
Collaborate with audio programmers and other sound designers to develop audio systems based on creative vision and gameplay needs
Collaborate with other non-audio teams (designers, animators, background artists, programmers, etc.) to achieve the highest quality audio experience across each aspect of the game
Apply studio and departmental standard processes of technical audio workflows and systems
Give and seek constructive creative feedback and suggestions from others
Inspire partnership and collaboration inside and outside the Audio department

What we offer

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dental
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The role involves structural calculations for offshore steel structures, includi...

Location

France , Nanterre

Salary:

Not provided

Airswift Sweden

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years as a structural engineer on offshore topside EPC projects
2+ years in fatigue and fracture mechanics for offshore structures or pipelines
Experience working with international engineering centres
Knowledge of offshore modular structural design
Proficiency in SACS, Staad.Pro, and Crackwise
Understanding of welded assemblies and common NDT methods
Strong documentation and reporting discipline
Strong English communication skills

Job Responsibility

Perform ECA and crack propagation studies
Conduct FFS fracture mechanics analyses per BS 7910
Apply offshore design codes (DNV, API, ISO)
Carry out structural analysis using SACS and Staad.Pro
Perform fracture mechanics simulations using Crackwise
Support engineering and drafting teams
Coordinate with international engineering groups
Produce calculation notes and drawings
Follow engineering procedures and quality requirements

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We take our housekeeping standards seriously. So, we’re searching for a Room Att...

Location

United Kingdom , Belfast

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Fitness is important
Occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds / 23 kilograms and or push/pulling heavy objects
May need to bend and kneel to complete some activities
Literacy skills - reading, writing and basic maths skills
Flexible attitude to shifts – may be required to work nights, weekends and/or holidays
Must be eligible to work in the UK

Job Responsibility

Making sure every single room is at its absolute best for our guests
Helping our guests in any way you can – whether they’ve forgotten their toothbrush or just need to find the elevator
Keeping your supervisor in the loop by advising them of any progress or problems
Monitoring and controlling supplies to minimise waste
Doing your best to reunite guests with any lost or misplaced items
Regularly assisting with deep clean projects
May include late room attendant duties
Public area cleaning

What we offer

Discounts across IHG Hotels & Resorts- WORLDWIDE, including 50% off Food & Beverage experiences when you stay
Enhanced Pension - We match up to 5%
Life Assurance
Company Maternity & Paternity
Earn IHG Points for Tripadvisor Incentives
Colleague of the Month/ Annual Value Awards
Be part of a prestigious hotel collection renowned for exceptional service
Access to employee discounts for you, your family and friends
Learning and development opportunities- including NVQs

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Location

United States , Brunswick

Salary:

Not provided

Aramark

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years of progressive financial experience required, including AP/AR, payroll, and P&L management
Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting
Ability to work closely with a team in budgeting, cost controls and monthly reporting is critical
Adhering to generally accepted accounting practices and observing all financial controls and processes is required
Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work under strict deadlines are essential
Must be organized, demonstrate initiative and have ability to diagnose current state and achieve process improvement
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills required

Job Responsibility

Work closely with the FP&A Director
As the main lead within the FP&A Centre of Excellence team, optimally complete the reporting cycles
monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation of actuals, forecast and plan across Northern Europe
Coordinate results around reporting cycles including monthly commentary
Contribute towards improvement of the Management Information for Northern Europe
Supervise the preparation of analysis to support understanding of actual results
Work closely with the various functional managers in supporting efficiency analysis and recommendations
Proactively lead on continuous development of current reports and analysis
Support the FP&A Director with co-ordination and improvement of the annual plan process
Work with business leaders to understand information needs and requirements

Fulltime

Senior Technical Gameplay Animator

Naughty Dog

Location:
United States , Santa Monica

Category:
Art and Entertainment

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Requirements:

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Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

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