Outsourcing Production Artist

About This Role

This position is for a production artist to support outsourcing efforts for Naughty Dog, a studio known for crafting best-selling and critically acclaimed games. The role involves managing art assets, providing feedback, and integrating submissions into the game environment, suiting a candidate with strong communication and artistic skills.

Responsibilities

• Upload and download art briefs and assets to and from the server
• Create comprehensive art briefs for outsourcing
• Provide constructive feedback on asset submissions
• Integrate submitted assets into the game environment
• Organize and consolidate feedback from multiple departments
• Demonstrate clear and articulate communication skills online and in person
• Complete additional tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Competent with multiple asset creation pipelines and techniques
• Proficiency with Maya modeling, Photoshop, ZBrush, and Substance tools
• Strong art background enabling sound aesthetic decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration across diverse settings

Nice to have:

• Graphic design skills, including logo creation and typography

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Important Details

• Work format: hybrid / on-site

Application Process

• Provide a portfolio or demo reel of your work
• Be prepared to complete an art test

About the Company

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. The studio recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered and The Last of Us Part I for PS5, and both are available on PC. Naughty Dog is currently working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.