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Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)

Naughty Dog· Naughty Dog
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Santa Monica, CA$56/hr - $65/hrContract (contingent)Posted 3mo ago

About the role

Technical game design role focused on prototyping and owning gameplay scenarios, narrative sequences, AI behaviors, and other mechanics, with collaboration across animation, programming, and art teams in a hybrid/onsite environment.

Responsibilities

  • Prototyping, implementing, and owning gameplay scenarios, narrative sequences, interactive objects, AI behaviors, and other mechanics and systems.
  • Communicating with animation, programming, and art departments to effectively produce the assets and code support required for the areas you’re owning.
  • Collaborating closely with lead designers and directors to effectively act on feedback and quickly iterate.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of industry experience in Technical Design for games
  • Strong programming ability (Computer Science undergraduate degree preferred)
  • Understanding of narrative principles and how to convey emotion through gameplay
  • Proficiency in 3D math
  • Fluent in C++, C#, Lua, or other text-based scripting language
  • Self-starter with excellent communication and teamwork skills

Skills

Required:Technical Design for gamesProgramming3D mathScripting languages
Nice to have:Narrative design

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits (eligible)
Last updated Jul 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Naughty Dog

Naughty Dog, LLC.

Naughty Dog, LLC.

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