Technical artist jobs in Thousand Oaks, CA

and required to work in CA. About us: GungHo Online Entertainment America Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of the Japanese gaming company GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. We publish titles across multiple platforms ranging from AAA to handheld to mobile. Our group is comprised of veterans from various aspects of the industry who are brought together by one simple thing: a love of gaming. Position Summary: The Technical/Material Artist will be responsible for creating high quality shaders and materials for characters and environment as well as textures for our title. The position will require providing technical solutions in creating, adjusting and optimizing shaders and textures, as well as creating models, VFX and assets when necessary. Responsibilities: Create Texture and Material * Create texture and materials and apply to character, asset, props and any other 3D models in required aesthetic style. * Provide technical solutions in creating the required aesthetic look while meeting the optimization request. Create and adjust textures and shaders to get the correct effect and achieve aesthetic goal. * Follow the given Art Direction and work with other Level Designers to ensure that environments are compelling both visually and also from a gameplay perspective * Create and maintain master materials, material instances, and internal tools or scripts to improve efficiency and consistency in the material pipeline. * Work proficiently with tools such as Maya, Substance Painter/Designer, and Unreal Engine for material creation, shader setup, and integration. * Be comfortable working within a PBR workflow and using master material setups to achieve consistent, high-quality results. 3D Modeling and Look Development * Support to develop look of 3D models, with textures and materials including fur and hair based on concept art or other specifications to be game ready. * Provide feedback for textures and shaders made by internal and external artists in order to fully develop the desired look in game engine. Other Game Development Tasks * Work with developers of other discipline to make sure that the scenes and art assets support the game performance and memory budget as a whole. * Help out with game design, or testing when necessary. * Look for and share information regarding latest best practices or tools for better or more efficient 3d art creation. Other & Miscellaneous * Perform special projects and other miscellaneous duties that are assigned by upper management. * Test prototypes of future game titles to provide constructive feedback. * Other tasks as assigned Requirements and Skills: * 3+years of professional experience as a Technical or Material Artist, or in a similar position. * Intensive experience working with game engines. * Experience with Unreal Engine is a required. * Good foundation in art and design, includes composition, form and color theory. * Strong understanding of architecture and city planning. * Fluent with Photoshop, Substance Suite and ability to paint textures. * Basic knowledge with 3d modeling using Maya, Zbrush, or similar software. * Knowledge of managing art assets for games in clean organization. * Good communication skills - able to help others and ask for help when needed. Being proactive in sharing info and assets * Great team-player attitude - being flexible with new ideas, being open to direction and changes. Listening to team mates * Self-motivated - requires minimal direction, can carry on the vision for the level until completion and commit to deadlines Pluses: * Experience with Unreal PCG framework * Experience teaching Art, and Environment Art in particular, online or in person * Art Leadership experience * Houdini Experience Why you want to work here: At GungHo, we are enthusiastic about creating fun games and we are always looking for talented individuals with whom we can share our passion. We have a highly collaborative culture where everyone wants to work together to get things done. We are all specialists in our own field so you will constantly learn new things while sharing your own knowledge with us. Perks: * 100% employer-paid insurances: Health insurance (PPO Medical, Dental, and Vision), Life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Long Term Disability insurance * 401(k) with employer match * Competitive paid time off: Vacation, Personal time, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Winter Breaks. * A bonus may be provided based on business performance. Business hour: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM in Pacific Time Salary Range: $60,000 - $100,000 per year Note: Only applications submitted through the online system or formally referred by the designated recruiter will be deemed official and accepted. Any resumes submitted through alternative channels will not be recognized as valid applications.

For nearly 40years, 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 1 for the PS5 and 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 titles we craft together. At Naughty Dog, Senior Technical Artists are critical in developing visual features, driving the look of the game, and building tools that allow our artists to deliver on our ambitious visual standards. Candidates are half-artist and half-programmer. They are proficient in their programming and math skills, they architect clean code, and have advanced knowledge of artist pipelines. In addition to their technical skill contributions, they are expected to have a developed aesthetic vision and an artist's eye for visual polish. What you will do: Write fragment, vertex, and compute shaders to meet art direction and artist needs. Write high-level shading features. (example: skin, cloth, wetness, and mud packages), and rendering effects (film grain, health effects, underwater rendering). Spearhead the development of features, toolsets and pipelines that meet various art department needs. Develop tools (in python and c++), and collaborate closely with other tool developers. Author, maintain and troubleshoot existing character creation workflows and pipeline efficiency to ensure stability and performance. Collaborate regularly and interdepartmentally including with programmers to support the invention, design, and implementation of new character deformations, models, features, pipelines, and workflows. Write well-architected code that can be built upon for years to come. Support the content team in debugging issues with tools, assets, or framerate. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. What skills you will use: 5+ years as a Tech Artist, TD working with Character pipeline, shaders and tools Expert proficiency in HLSL or GLSL shading languages, Python, and C++. Motivated and proactive self-starter, capable of growing in a highly dynamic environment Ability to manage tasks and responsibilities independently with little supervision Outstanding problem solving, observation, and debugging skills, with a passion for discovering solutions even outside your area of expertise. Excellent oral and written communication skills Bonus Skills: Experience in other content creation software, as a user or tools developer; Houdini, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, etc. Experience developing tool UI with QT An active contributor to industry publications, events or educational outreach (GDC, SIGGRAPH, etc.) As part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates should expect to be given a technical interview. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. The estimated USA base pay range for this zone (Los Angeles area) is listed below. This role may be eligible for additional compensation packages that includes annual bonus and other incentive plans.$143,700-$179,600 USD

Develops stunning immersive and interactive environments for architectural projects. Possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of immersive technology processes and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations while performing design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge. Responsibilities: Works independently to prototype, develop, and implement features for custom immersive architectural experiences Writes optimized, scalable, and well-documented code Tests, evaluates, and debugs code Provides technical solutions to problems encountered by multidisciplinary teams on the project Helps document workflows for architectural visualization, virtual, augmented and mixed reality experiences Works in a team environment, communicates updates, participates in discussions and researches the best approach per project Researches new tools and stays abreast of latest developments in the visualization and game industry Conducts training and shares knowledge with a global group of designers and Immersive Technology Specialists Travel may be required Qualifications: Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Graphics, Animation or related field preferred Typically 2-5 years of experience in the gaming/visualization industry with at least 2+ years of developing for immersive experiences for games, architectural visualization or related field Proven ability to create environments, program game mechanics, integrate assets, and use rendering and physics systems Excellent C++ skills and proficiency in the Blueprint scripting language Strong knowledge of memory optimization techniques Strong knowledge of real-time 3D, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), or mixed reality (MR) devices and applications Knowledge of version control tools like Perforce Ability to write clean, maintainable, and extensible code with attention to reusability Logical and methodical thinking, as well as a good understanding of programming concepts Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality Base Salary Range: $63k - $73k annually - Los Angeles locations only The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Los Angeles only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page. Application Deadline: 01/01/2026 If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal. HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran

IT'S A GREAT TIME TO JOIN TRAILER PARK GROUP. Trailer Park Group Studios (TPG Studios) is one of gaming's most prominent and growing entertainment marketing agencies, specializing in global content creation, trailers/promotions, and gameplay capture. We combine our creative storytelling expertise with large-scale production resources, uniquely positioning us to create, market, and distribute gaming content for our diverse client portfolio of top gaming development companies and major brands. TPG is hiring entry-level Gameplay Specialists based in Woodland Hills, California. We are specifically seeking competitively ranked UFC players! Please note that this is a FREELANCE hourly position and requires in-office presence at our Woodland Hills, California location. Local candidates only, please. The opportunity: Are you passionate about gaming? Do you know every nook and cranny of EA UFC video games? Can you recite your favorite fighter's stats by memory? Are you highly ranked in competitive UFC multiplayer? Would you like a career in capturing and saving video gameplay moments for trailers? If so, we'd love to learn more about you! This is a full-time, freelance role (you will be paid W2 payroll). The contract is estimated for 1 year; however, we cannot guarantee the length of employment. What you will do in this role: Capture and save incredible gameplay moments at the direction of your creative leads Craft precise shot lists detailing great gameplay sequences, camera angles & unique elements Get paid to play AAA Sports video games, specifically EA UFC video games Quality control related to game content and continuity Report bugs to the development team About you: You're a walking encyclopedia of all things MMA and have sunk dozens of hours into EA Sports UFC video games. You're highly ranked as a current EA UFC competitive player (preferably Division 10 or higher in UFC 5). You have a keen eye for detail and love noting inconsistencies in sports play-by-plays. You pride yourself on your proficient PC skills and familiarity with popular mainstream gaming consoles (Xbox, PS5, Nintendo Switch, etc.). Your communication and time management skills are excellent. You're a positive influence in the workplace and a great team member. Experience in Photography, Cinematography, or Digital Art is a plus. Quality assurance experience in the games industry a plus. We look forward to hearing from you. Apply today! #LI-Onsite Hourly pay range for this position is below. $18-$18 USD

Story Artists work with a team of the Directors, Producers, and Head of Story to create a visual representation of the animation's narrative. These artists translate the script into pictures by producing a series of panels of drawings that plan out the film's story, action, humor, continuity and pacing. Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling. RESPONSIBILITIES: Working from a script or descriptions, develop storyboards (thumbnail/rough storyboard panels) that depict the action, camera placement and acting of sequences. Draw everything from quick sketches to finished detailed storyboard panels. Pitch storyboards to the director, head of story, crew, and executives. Discover and create innovative ideas with performance, action, and humor. Draw storyboards for assigned sequences and revise, edit, and modify sketches as many times as needed. Ensure that the vision and style of the show is consistently adhered to through execution of action, staging, dialogue and camera. Address story and structure problems. We especially value artists that can improve entertainment value!. Supervision of the story team, including conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, and providing feedback to Artists throughout the production. QUALIFICATIONS: Robust draftsmanship with a sense of design, appeal and composition. Ability to work on a range of projects (action, comedy and drama sequences) and in a variety of styles from comic to realistic and highly stylized. Great writing skills. Strong character acting sensibilities; able to convey personality, emotion, and movement. Strong staging, composition and cinematography skills. Capable of drawing characters and environments on model within show style. Ability to write clear and specific directions on storyboards to communicate with the team. Can manage time efficiently and work independently. Work creatively in a fast paced production environment. Must be open to direction and able to embrace change. Self motivated, good interpersonal skills, and an excellent teammate with a phenomenal outlook. Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Photoshop. The anticipated base salary for this position is $50/hour to $77/hour. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors. To apply, please submit a resume and a link to your work. Please make sure to include any passwords needed to review your work in your resume or cover letter. Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

We are looking for our newest eyebrow artist to join our Flagship Culver City hive. You must be licensed as an esthetician or cosmetologist by the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Ideal candidate will have at least two years of professional experience and must be passionate about eyebrow shaping and have an eye for detail. We expect our team to maintain clean workspaces and to pitch in with laundry and other tasks as needed. This position requires working at least one weekend day, am and pm shifts. We provide incredible training along with solid compensation (hourly, commission, insurance, 401k, client tips) and a fun and lively atmosphere full of busy bees! Experience with soft and hard wax, threading, tweezing, brown laminations, tinting, and lash lifts is a bonus. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: $20.00 to $75.00+ /hour before tips Benefits: Insurance, 401(k), friendly and supportive work environment. Supplemental pay Tips Commission pay Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Employee discount

Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PlayStation Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. Join the award-winning team that created God of War Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Technical Artist for the development of a new unannounced title! You are into games - you love playing them and you love making them. You want to use your skills to create bigger and more impressive worlds and are full of ideas how to do so. And you're half coder and half artist - you get both, you help each understand the other, and you can translate from art to tech and back again, so everyone gets the most out of the tools and knows what to ask for to get awesome art up onto the screen. Responsibilities Research, define, improve, and maintain artist pipelines, tools, and workflows Ability to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the art production pipeline and all engine features, tools and systems associated with the creation of art assets Participate in art asset reviews to help identify technical concerns or risks Interface with stakeholders. Liaise between team members; drive collaborative projects Troubleshoot issues; resolve them: invent or build robust, quality technical implementations Mentor and guide team members in areas of expertise; instill best practices Requirements 5+ years of professional experience in computer-generated art Intimate knowledge of Maya and computer graphics Familiarity with video game product development including, but not limited to workflow, tools, lighting, high and low poly modeling, texture painting, particle systems, UV layout, in-game animation, material and PBR principles, layout, SFX and engine parameters/optimizations Proficient scripting/programming experience with Python, PyQT/PySide Experience with HLSL, GLSL or similar shader languages Ability to write clean, maintainable and extensible code with attention to reusability Knowledge of software architecture and design Enthusiasm and initiative Excellent spoken and written communication Able and motivated to work with other team members Preferred Experience Industry experience working on or shipping AAA titles Knowledge or experience in procedural asset creation like Houdini, Substance Good understanding of modern lighting and rendering techniques Good understanding of algorithm design and of their complexity Solid understanding of 3D math Experience with OpenMaya and Maya plugin development Experience with C++ #LI-SMS #LI-PT1 Avoid Recruitment Scams/Phishing Attempts: Please be aware that any official outreach in response to your application will always be done from *********** email address. Always make sure to double check the spelling on Sony is correct and the characters have not been replaced with any numbers/symbols before replying. Anyone using an email that is ************* is not affiliated with us and should be reported either via the platform they are contacting you on or directly to your email service as a phishing attempt/scam. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$120,600-$180,800 USD Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Job Responsibilities: Produces 3D still renders/animations/panorama views on daily basis. Develops assets and content libraries at regular intervals Oversees improvement and development of production quality wherever needed. Job Skills: Formal training/education in Animation and Design is mandatory Working experience with 3ds Max, Vray & Photoshop. Possess a Graduation degree. Be creative and artistic Excellent knowledge of 3D modeling, Lighting, Texturing, and Animation especially for the architectural environment. Knowledge of organic modeling is a big plus Should be flexible in working with Quality Analyst and take the critics/feedback positively for the betterment of product and services. Possess a keen eye for detail. Be patient and able to concentrate for long periods Work well under pressure and stick to strict deadlines without compromising on the production quality Review final delivery of 3D images, animations prior to delivery, ensuring a high-quality product has been produced and client requests have been implemented properly.

Job Title: 3D Weapon Concept Artist Reporting To: Art Director Department: Call of Duty: Mobile Art Solid State Studios is on the hunt for a talented, dedicated, and passionate 3D Weapon Concept Artist to develop content for Call Of Duty: Mobile. We're looking for a versatile 3D Artist with strong industrial design skills, outside of the box thinking, and a team first mentality. Our weapons cover a huge range of styles including modern military, fantasy, sci-fi, anime, horror, whimsical, etc. As such, strong skills in both hard surface and organic design are a must. Your Mission * Create concept art for weapons and other items - ranging from loose exploration models / sketches all the way to full rendered designs. * Provide feedback and help solve problems in designs from vendors and other artists * Work in team environment to brainstorm ideas and directions for weapons, characters, etc. * Work closely with other members of the weapons team to meet technical and functional requirements. * Work closely with Art Directors and Lead Artists to ensure strong visual appeal. To succeed you should have… * 3+ Years experience in the games or film industry making weapons * Expert knowledge in common 3D software such as Blender, Zbrush, 3DS Max etc to facilitate concept creation. * Demonstrates an understanding of industrial design principles and how to apply them to weapons. * Demonstrates strong 3D modeling abilities as well as rendering, graphic design and iconography. * Need a strong sense of material surfaces and ability to communicate that visually. * Excellent understanding of mechanical function and purpose. * Self-managing and able to identify and meet deadlines and goals. * Fast and organized at researching and reference gathering. * Excellent attention to design, detail, form and function. * Must be a team player and collaborate with others. * Have excellent communication skills and ability to work one on one, in groups, and with multiple departments and different personalities, always being proactive. * Possess the ability to take direction and feedback from the team as well as contribute ideas. Understands the artwork is functional to the game, has game play relevance and implications, and needs to clearly communicate to the team of its intended goals. * Must be willing to go above and beyond what's expected to ensure the absolute best quality is achieved. * Ability to learn new tools quickly and effectively. * Must have a portfolio of work for consideration. Web based portfolios are preferred please. We'd love it if you also have... * Understanding and knowledge of existing firearms and how they function. * Ability to create production game assets if / when needed, including high poly, low poly, baked maps, materials, etc. * Strong knowledge of First Person Shooters and how weapon design relates to the gameplay experience. * Experience working in a live game environment, and or with MTX content * Flexibility to step in and help the team and project where needed regardless of job description or title. Candidates will need to submit the following: * Resume * Online Portfolio (with breakdown) Candidates will also need to be prepared for an Art Test. Our World At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our "press start" is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater - this could be your opportunity to level up. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got you covered. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click to find out more. Accommodation Request: We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. Ready to Activate Your Future? Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: * Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; * 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; * Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; * Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; * If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

About AlignerrAlignerr works with AI labs that need high‑quality, human‑created descriptions of film and video. Our teams help models understand not just “what is on screen,” but how a scene is staged, paced, and emotionally framed. Role OverviewThe Video Shot Annotation Artist works at the shot level, breaking videos into discrete shots and describing camera angle, framing, movement, composition, and on-screen action. This role blends visual literacy with structured labeling to support large-scale video annotation workflows. What You'll Do- Segment video into individual shots and confirm boundaries - Annotate camera angle, shot size, and camera movement - Describe on-screen action in clear, concise terms - Apply stylistic tags when relevant (lighting style, visual tone, genre feel) - Use predefined taxonomies and labeling sets for consistency - Flag unclear shots or ambiguous transitions - Maintain speed and accuracy across high-volume annotation tasks What You BringMust-Have:- Strong visual literacy and ability to notice subtle shot distinctions - Familiarity with core film grammar (shot types, angles, movements) - Comfort working in labeling tools, spreadsheets, or structured interfaces - Strong attention to detail and ability to stay consistent across repetitive tasks Nice-to-Have:- Experience in editing, assistant editing, or similar post-production roles - Prior experience with annotation or dataset labeling

About the Company: Founded in 2017 by visionary directors Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led, Academy Award-winning independent studio redefining global storytelling across film, television, and gaming. With 15 #1 openings and more than $7 billion at the box office, its hits include Marvel's highest-grossing film Avengers: Endgame , the multi-Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once , and Netflix blockbusters The Gray Man and Extraction . AGBO's Citadel universe has become a worldwide Prime Video sensation, while recent projects in post-production, include The Bluff (Amazon MGM) and The Whisper Man (Netflix). Upcoming releases include Citadel Season 2 and Marvel Studios' epic Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027), both directed by the Russo Brothers and produced by AGBO. About the Position: AGBO is seeking a skilled Previz Artist (all levels) to join our VFX/Animation team on a temporary basis. This artist will play a key role in the early visualization of cinematic moments, sequences, and action-working closely with directors, producers, and department leads to bring ambitious concepts to life in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong sense of cinematic language, storytelling, and technical proficiency in previz tools and workflows. This is a preferred hybrid position in Los Angeles, CA. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with directors, storyboard artists, and department heads to visualize sequences and scenes through 3D previz. Translate scripts, storyboards, and rough concepts into dynamic and cinematic previz shots that define composition, pacing, and action. Build previz assets including environments, props, and character rigs when needed. Animate characters and cameras to establish tone, staging, and visual continuity across sequences. Ensure previz supports technical planning, including VFX, stunt coordination, virtual production, and live-action integration. Work efficiently within project timelines and adapt to evolving creative direction. Collaborate across departments to ensure previz aligns with downstream production requirements. Qualifications & Skills: 3+ years of experience in previz, cinematic layout, or related roles in film, television, games, or high-end commercials. Strong proficiency in Maya and some experience with Unreal Engine. Solid understanding of cinematic language-framing, lens choices, pacing, blocking, and editing. Experience with stitching mocap clips into master scenes as well as taking a shot from start to finish in terms of camera, layout and animation. Ability to create previz assets or modify existing assets as needed. Familiarity with real-time workflows and virtual production is a plus. Ability to take direction and iterate quickly while maintaining quality and clarity. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Working knowledge of Nuke and After Effects is a plus. Additional Information: This is a temporary position with the possibility of extension based on project needs. Preference will be given to those who can work in Los Angeles, CA. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship. Please submit a portfolio or demo reel for consideration. AGBO Labs LLC is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education and experience. AGBO participates in E-Verify - English | Spanish The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position.

Founded in 2002 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and with noteworthy support from Program Ambassador Kobe Bryant, After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA) is a leading after-school program provider whose programs educate, enlighten and inspire thousands of students each day through after-school activities centered around academic support; health, fitness and nutrition; the visual and performing arts; and youth leadership and community service learning. In partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Unified School District, Montebello School District, and charter school organizations, ASAS-LA brings innovative, cutting-edge enrichment programs that contribute to reducing drug use, crime and violence; while increasing the safety of students in the after school hours. The organization serves over 9,300 students daily at 48 schools located in at-risk areas throughout LA County, which include: 12 elementary schools, 31 middle schools, and five high schools. As ASAS-LA Program Ambassador for the past five years, Kobe Bryant has provided tremendous support and life changing experiences to All-Star students. The organization is part of the national After-School All-Stars , which provides after school programs in 14 regions, serving over 92,000 students. We are looking for passionate artists who would like to share their talents with students. Your knowledge can be in: - Arts and Crafts - Murals - Graffiti Art - Painting - Drawing - Sculpting - Jewelry Making, etc. Qualifications - Must be 18 years of age or older - Must have a HS Diploma or GED - Once hired, must be able to pass a TB Test, Background Clearance and be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification Additional Information HOURS: - 15-20 hours per week - Must be available Monday-Friday - Work hours are typically 2:30pm-6pm but can vary depending on the needs of the site. PAY RATE: - $10-$12/HOUR WE ARE HIRING THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES: East, South and Downtown. This is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties if requested by the immediate supervisor or director. s are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary. This job description is not a written or implied contract. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Ability to work hybrid from our Santa Monica, CA based studio is required. 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. At Naughty Dog, Senior Technical Artists are critical in developing visual features, driving the look of the game, and building tools that allow our artists to deliver on our ambitious visual standards. Candidates are half-artist and half-programmer. They are proficient in their programming and math skills, they architect clean code, and have advanced knowledge of artist pipelines. In addition to their technical skill contributions, they are expected to have a developed aesthetic vision and an artist's eye for visual polish. What you will do: Write fragment, vertex, and compute shaders to meet art direction and artist needs. Write high-level shading features. (example: skin, cloth, wetness, and mud packages), and rendering effects (film grain, health effects, underwater rendering). Spearhead the development of features, toolsets and pipelines that meet various art department needs. Develop tools (in python and c++), and collaborate closely with other tool developers. Help drive optimization efforts, ensuring the game fits within its memory and framerate budgets, without compromising visual fidelity. Write well-architected code that can be built upon for years to come. Support the content team in debugging issues with tools, assets, or framerate. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. What skills you will use: 5 + years of experience having shipped a major title in a relevant role. Expert proficiency in HLSL or GLSL shading languages, Python, and C++. Strong artistic background and content development skills (can be texturing, lighting, vfx, or any other area where you have experience, but a strong artistic eye is a necessity!) Motivated and proactive self-starter, capable of growing in a highly dynamic environment Ability to manage tasks and responsibilities independently with little supervision Outstanding problem solving, observation, and debugging skills, with a passion for discovering solutions even outside your area of expertise. Excellent oral and written communication skills Bonus Skills: Experience in other content creation software, as a user or tools developer; Houdini, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, etc. Experience developing tool UI with QT An active contributor to industry publications, events or educational outreach (GDC, SIGGRAPH, etc.) As part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates should expect to be given a technical interview. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. The estimated USA base pay range for this zone (Los Angeles area) is listed below. This role may be eligible for additional compensation packages that includes annual bonus and other incentive plans. $138,200 - $172,700 USD

IT'S A GREAT TIME TO JOIN DARK BURN CREATIVE Dark Burn Creative, a division of Trailer Park Group (TPG) is one of gaming's most prominent and growing entertainment marketing agencies, specializing in global content creation, trailers/promotions, and gameplay capture. We combine our creative storytelling expertise with large-scale production resources, uniquely positioning us to create, market, and distribute gaming content for our diverse client portfolio of top gaming development companies and major brands. Dark Burn Creative is hiring entry-level Game Capture Artists based in Woodland Hills, California. Your mission will be to work alongside our creative team to help create epic gameplay trailer footage! Get paid to play video games! Please note this position requires on-site/in-office work in Woodland Hills, California. The opportunity: Are you passionate about gaming? Do you know every nook and cranny of your favorite video game? Would you like a career in capturing and saving video gameplay moments? If so, we'd love to learn more about you! What you will do in this role: Get paid to play video games. Provide feedback for the game and check for bugs. Quality control related to game content and continuity. Report and communicate those bugs with the Gaming Development Team. Capture and save incredible gameplay moments. Craft precise shot lists detailing great gameplay sequences, camera angles & unique elements. About you: You're a walking encyclopedia on all things video games and you LOVE playing those games. You have a keen eye for detail and love pointing out inconsistencies in sports or game play by plays. You have experience with at least one of the following: Photography, Cinematography, or Digital Art You pride yourself in proficient PC skills and familiarity with popular mainstream gaming consoles (Xbox, PS5, Nintendo Switch, etc.). Your communication and time management skills are excellent. You're a positive influence in the workplace and a great team member. 1 year experience in game capture experience preferred. Our people and culture We strive to make Trailer Park Group one of the most rewarding places you will ever work. We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and perspectives and bring creativity and innovation to everything we do. Professional and creative development From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our staff has a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. We believe there's always room to learn from entry-level employees to senior leaders. We offer a best-in-class editor training program and opportunities to build new skills, develop as managers and leaders, and connect and thrive through mentorship. We see you Trailer Park Group (Trailer Park Studios, Trailer Park, Dark Burn Creative, Art Machine, Mirada Studios, MXW, TPG Studios, White Turtle Studios) is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We view everyone as an individual and understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it's about belonging. We celebrate that everyone is unique, which makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and represents the global clients for whom we create beautiful work. We can't wait to do great work with you. Apply today! #LI - Onsite Hourly pay range for this position is below. $18 - $18 USD

Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PlayStation Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. Join the award-winning team that created God of War Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Character Technical Artist for the development of a new unannounced title! Animator and programmer, or programmer and character artist - which are you? No matter; you bridge tech and character. You understand the creative process, you have an artistic sensibility, and an eye for animation. And you can rig. Above all you collaborate with character artists and animators to deliver the highest quality vision of the game. Talent, initiative, collaboration - bring them all. We are a large team that fundamentally works together across all disciplines. Sound interesting? Give us a shout! Responsibilities Create and maintain Rigging and Animation toolsets, modules, and workflows Create DCC side tools that assist in producing Engine side content Research, define, extend, and maintain character pipelines, processes, and workflows Collaborate with character artists and animators Identify problems; solve them by inventing or building robust technical implementations Engage in broader game production challenges as they relate to combat design, animation, and character art Requirements 5+ years of professional experience in computer-generated art Intimate knowledge of Maya and strong understanding of Maya's rigging tools Deep knowledge of rigging and animator workflows Ability to design and architect workflow/pipelines and work effectively with engineers across departments toward a common goal Ability to apply linear algebra, geometry, and vector math to solve rigging and animation problems Can recognize efficient polygon topology related to character deformations Working knowledge of shaders, specifically as they relate to animation Expertise in Python, PyQt, PySide, and/or C++ - specifically as it applies to programming in Maya Execute according to proposed plans so individual contributions connect with the big picture Able and motivated to work with other team members Enthusiasm and initiative Preferred Experience Knowledge in IK, Animation Blending, and/or game engines process data - quaternions, matrices, blending, etc. Knowledge of DCCs outside of Maya - Houdini, Unreal, Wrap3D, etc Well-versed in human and animal anatomy A keen eye for proper form and deformation throughout a wide range of movement Machine Learning, CNNs, or Linear Regression knowledge #LI-SMS #LI-PT1 Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$57.98-$86.92 USD Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

About the Company: Founded in 2017 by visionary directors Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led, Academy Award-winning independent studio redefining global storytelling across film, television, and gaming. With 15 #1 openings and more than $7 billion at the box office, its hits include Marvel's highest-grossing film Avengers: Endgame , the multi-Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once , and Netflix blockbusters The Gray Man and Extraction . AGBO's Citadel universe has become a worldwide Prime Video sensation, while recent projects in post-production, include The Bluff (Amazon MGM) and The Whisper Man (Netflix). Upcoming releases include Citadel Season 2 and Marvel Studios' epic Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027), both directed by the Russo Brothers and produced by AGBO. About the Position: AGBO is seeking a talented Asset Artist to join our Visual Effects (VFX) team. The Asset Artist will create content for high quality projects using the Unreal Engine. The ideal candidate must have extensive knowledge of the Unreal Engine and be proficient in Concepting, Set Design, Layout, Modeling, Surfacing, Basic Rigging, and Optimizing assets. The Artist will have an excellent artistic eye for detail when creating high quality assets and demonstrates proactive collaboration and communication with the entire team. This is an Expression of Interest role. Key Responsibilities: Develop CG assets with an emphasis on matching the look of realistic practical assets, while working within the production schedule and meeting established deadlines. Proficiency in Concepting, Set Design, Layout, Modeling, Surfacing, Basic Rigging, and Optimizing assets. Collaborate with the Pipeline, VAD and Lighting team on creating characters, environments, vehicles, and props to be used in the Unreal Engine. Create high quality assets ranging from concept to final model and surfacing that are fully optimized to perform in a real time environment. Ingest assets that are internally created or from third parties into our projects. Active in creative research and development and communicates goals and objectives clearly. Utilize the latest advancements in Unreal Engine to expedite asset development process. Ensure that standardized practices are developed and implemented across projects to meet high quality and aesthetic standards. Technical ability to create project-based materials in engine. Critically think and solve technical challenges and limitations within DCC programs and Unreal Engine. Creating Control Rigs in DCC and Unreal Engine when requested. Generate documentation on processes used for content creation. Maintain consistency and quality on all meshes, textures, and shaders created for all types of assets. Creating custom parent materials, procedural materials, and functions. Address revisions in a timely manner with creative and technical solutions. Qualifications & Skills 5+ years of experience with real-time content creation. Excellent eye for details and an artistic portfolio of work showcasing modeling and texturing expertise across a variety of types of models, for characters, vehicles, environments, and props. Proficient experience working in real-time productions using the Unreal Engine and has knowledge of tools within the Unreal engine for character creation, set dressing, Landscapes, PCGs, Splines. Practiced knowledge in DCC programs like Maya, 3ds Max, Zbrush, Houdini, Blender, etc. Experience with optimization processes for assets while keeping high fidelity details intact. Ability to work in a variety of art styles with or without conceptual reference, and is able to gather references and plan for look development. Strong artistic understanding of anatomy, proportions, scale, silhouette, lighting, composition, layout, color theory, atmosphere. Have the ability to communicate and take art direction notes and apply them effectively and efficiently both written and verbal. Experience working in a Volume, LED Stage, Mocap stage, and with Virtual Cameras. Experience photogrammetry and scanning. Experience with lighting, sequencer, camera, layout, fx, and animation in Unreal Engine. Experience with advanced rigging and control rigs within DCC and Unreal Engine. Strong aesthetic sense and keen eye for detail. Additional Information: This is a temporary position with the possibility of extension based on project needs. This is an Expression of Interest role. You will be contacted once an opportunity becomes available. Remote candidates may be considered; however, preference will be given to those who can work in Los Angeles. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship. Please submit a portfolio or demo reel for consideration. AGBO Labs LLC is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education and experience. AGBO participates in E-Verify - English | Spanish The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position.

Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty: Ghosts, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone. Infinity Ward employs more than 250 people in Woodland Hills, Calif., just outside of Los Angeles. A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with. Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision Blizzard. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at ****************************** on Facebook at *************************************** and @InfinityWard on Twitter. Your Mission Infinity Ward, developer of numerous award-winning games, is looking for a Senior Lighting Artist to join our team in creating stunning, emotionally resonant visuals for one of the most iconic franchises in the industry. As a Senior Lighting Artist, you will drive the visual tone of environments, cinematics, and gameplay moments through expertly crafted lighting. You'll work alongside world-class designers, environment artists, VFX artists, and engineers to shape the player experience through the lens of mood, readability, and performance. This role requires a mix of creative vision, technical proficiency, and leadership. We're looking for someone with a deep understanding of PBR lighting techniques, a strong artistic eye, and a passion for crafting memorable and immersive game worlds. If you're a collaborative problem-solver with proven experience shipping AAA titles, we want to hear from you. Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: * Own the lighting of game levels from initial look development through final polish * Deliver visually compelling lighting that supports narrative, mood, and gameplay * Partner with Level Designers, Environment Artists, and VFX Artists to provide cohesive lighting solutions across campaign, multiplayer, and live modes * Collaborate with engineers and technical artists to identify and resolve issues, guide future tools, and improve lighting workflows * Optimize content to meet memory and performance constraints across platforms * Maintain high standards for physically-based rendering and lighting consistency across internal and external teams * Contribute to the sky capture process and lighting reference documentation * Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other lighting team members * Support documentation and communication of pipeline and process improvements Player Profile Minimum Requirements: * 8+ years of real-time AAA lighting experience * Strong technical foundation in runtime and pre-baked lighting workflows * Proficiency in real-time PBR lighting techniques and best practices * Solid understanding of photography fundamentals: exposure, composition, color, and camera behavior * Keen artistic eye for lighting composition, mood, and gameplay clarity * Experience working within post-processing and color grading systems * Understanding of HDR pipelines and lighting calibration * Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams * Proven ability to work independently and manage complex lighting challenges * Comfortable working with documentation and production schedules Extra Points: * Experience mentoring junior or mid-level lighting artists * Familiarity with scripting, shader development, or pipeline automation * Experience lighting across a variety of content types (cinematics, multiplayer, open world) * Background in cinematography, film lighting, or live-action production We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc. is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. Infinity Ward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: * Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; * 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; * Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; * Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; * If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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 Part I is now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we're busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PC 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 a diverse pool of 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 Senior Character Concept Artist to join our team in creating the next generation of award-winning story telling! You'll be responsible for contributing to concept art and collaborating in creating compelling characters and creatures that fit seamlessly within the narrative-driven worlds we build. By working alongside other departments and disciplines to inspire, collaborate and develop artistic solutions! What you will do: Collaborates with Art Director and Game Director to create characters, props, visual effects, production callouts, high vision concept art and other visual guides and tasks as needed Create pivotal content and mood boards and quick iterative sketches and mood board briefings to inspire exciting theme directions for the Game Directors Work with Design, Character 3D art, Animation and Rigging departments to discuss production needs, technical logistics and build artistic solutions Collaborate with 3D Artists by providing extensive paint-overs and call-out sheets Work with outsourcing to provide feedback on the concepts and 3D models Help mentor other concept artists and animators and collaborate to bring their vision to life Sets “quality targets” for new or existing properties Drives innovation of new artist pipelines, or new standards to improve artist productivity Manage Miro board and network folder to keep tabs on the latest concepts and help streamline the production Strengthen intra and inter-team communication to ensure the highest fidelity results Provides detailed and relevant feedback across a variety of creative materials Extensive knowledge of the latest game development tools, techniques, and workflows and ability to share this with the team Other creative duties as assigned What skills you will use: Strong design skills with the ability to render realistic believable creatures, characters, mechanical characters and prop concepts using modern industry standard tools and techniques Actively improve your skills and maintain an awareness of industry techniques, tools, evaluate competitive products, learning new software packages and traditional art methods At least 6 - 8 years of experience as a concept artist, working on at least one AAA title Great capacity to receive art direction and perform well within a team setting - collaboration is a fundamental building block of our team Very strong portfolio showing high quality concepts that demonstrate compelling design, composition and storytelling Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and project management skills Keen eye and strong foundational art skills to include form, lighting, colors, and composition Knowledge of working with various 3D packages, used in concept work and in collaboration with other departments #LI-AB1 Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. The estimated USA base pay range for this zone (Los Angeles area) is listed below. This role may be eligible for additional compensation packages that includes annual bonus and other incentive plans.$143,700-$179,600 USD

Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PlayStation Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. Join the award-winning team that created God of War Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced VFX Artist for the development of a new unannounced title! This is an opportunity to contribute to the artistic vision and technical advancement of our products, with a specialized focus on creating groundbreaking visual effects systems, tools, and workflows that push our VFX capabilities to industry-leading levels for both cinematics and gameplay. As a Senior Staff VFX Artist, you will serve as a technical and creative leader, effectively collaborating with and mentoring a wide range of development team members outside of your direct discipline, such as the Art Director, VFX Supervisors, Technical Artists, Animators, Engineers, Designers, and Producers, to achieve artistic excellence and technical innovation. Responsibilities Create world-class visual effects that set new industry standards, spanning from intricate environmental effects to large-scale cinematic sequences, while establishing quality benchmarks and maintaining artistic vision through all phases of development Lead the development of advanced VFX workflows and pipeline tools using Maya, Houdini, Python, MEL, and other industry-standard technologies, creating robust, reusable systems that empower the entire VFX team to achieve higher quality results Pioneer cutting-edge simulation techniques, including real-time 3D fluids, advanced smoke and fluid simulation, and interactive character space effects such as leaves, snow, mud, pebbles, and environmental immersion systems that create unprecedented levels of reactive realism Drive technical evolution initiatives focused on real-time simulation architectures, voxel-based systems, and Houdini-to-engine integration workflows that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment Develop innovative solutions for visual fidelity challenges, including approaches to combat upscaling-induced VFX degradation, drape and clustering systems, and high-resolution effect preservation across multiple display technologies Model, texture, animate, and optimize visual effects using Maya within our proprietary engine pipeline, ensuring seamless integration with existing art pipelines while collaborating closely with Engineering and Technical Art teams to balance cutting-edge visual fidelity with performance requirements Lead strategic technical conversations with cross-disciplinary teams, driving innovation in interactive VFX systems and establishing technical roadmaps for achieving ambitious visual aspirations while maintaining production feasibility Partner with Design, Narrative, and Cinematics teams to ensure visual effects serve both storytelling and mechanical purposes, creating compelling visual narratives that enhance gameplay experiences Serve as a thought leader in the development of artistic techniques and technical processes, while mentoring VFX artists and technical artists to foster knowledge sharing and establish best practices Possess exceptional time management and prioritization skills, collaborating with Production to develop comprehensive task frameworks and clearly communicate technical concepts while representing the studio professionally in all interactions Take ownership of specialized VFX domains and R&D efforts, researching and prototyping cutting-edge techniques to maintain Santa Monica Studio's position as an industry leader Requirements 8+ years of professional experience in visual effects creation for interactive media, with demonstrated leadership in developing VFX systems, tools, and workflows for AAA game development Expert proficiency in Maya for all aspects of VFX creation, including modeling, texturing, animation, rigging, and pipeline integration within Maya-based proprietary engine workflows Advanced Houdini expertise with proven experience in real-time simulation development, 3D fluid systems, and creating production-ready HDAs that integrate seamlessly with game engine pipelines Advanced programming and scripting capabilities in Python, MEL, VEX, and other relevant languages for tool development, pipeline automation, and workflow optimization Deep understanding of real-time simulation architectures, including smoke and fluid simulation systems, interactive particle dynamics, and character space data integration for reactive environmental effects Comprehensive knowledge of real-time rendering principles, shader development, and game engine integration with proven ability to optimize complex VFX while addressing upscaling and resolution challenges Exceptional artistic vision and technical problem-solving skills with the ability to create visually stunning effects while developing technical infrastructure, particularly in drape and clustering systems Proven leadership and mentorship experience with demonstrated success in guiding teams, establishing workflows, driving technical conversations, and leading innovation initiatives Outstanding communication and organizational abilities with experience coordinating complex technical challenges across multiple departments Self-motivated with the ability to shift between hands-on creative work and technical leadership while managing multiple priorities Preferred Experience Shipped AAA game(s) with significant contribution to award-winning VFX systems, real-time simulation implementation, or technical innovation Specialized experience in interactive environmental systems such as reactive snow, mud, foliage, debris, and other immersive character space effects that respond dynamically to player interaction Advanced knowledge of voxel-based rendering techniques, volumetric simulation systems, and modern approaches to real-time 3D fluid dynamics Experience with graphics programming and optimization, including HLSL/GLSL shader development, GPU compute shaders, and modern rendering pipeline integration Proven track record in technical leadership roles with experience mentoring senior team members and establishing technical vision for VFX innovation initiatives Experience with version control systems, build systems, and collaborative development tools is essential for large-scale AAA production environments Understanding of engine integration, keyframe animation principles, and cinematographic techniques that enhance VFX storytelling capabilities Background in film/TV VFX or research environments with transferable skills in high-end simulation techniques or cutting-edge visual effects technologies Experience with emerging rendering technologies such as ray tracing, machine learning applications in VFX, or neural upscaling solutions that address modern display challenges #LI-SMS #LI-MC1 Avoid Recruitment Scams/Phishing Attempts: Please be aware that any official outreach in response to your application will always be done from 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