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Animator (Technical)

4 years ago

Develop an understanding in Naughty Dog gameplay systems which includes but not limited to player and non-playable character animations
Work with the design team to prototype new useful features using Naughty Dog scripting language
Utilize the engine debug tools to solve gameplay problems and work with designers and programmers to find a solution
Create high quality animation content in Maya and implement them correctly in Naughty Dog engine
Work with design and engineering to create new systems and solutions

Master’s degree in Computer Science, or related, or foreign equivalent*
Two (2) years of experience in job offered, or as an Animation Artist/Senior Animator, or related
Require technical skills/experience in the following areas:
- Knowledge of Maya: Trax Editor, Mocap Tools
- Experience with animation system: Morpheme
- Experience in realistic settings
- Knowledge of scripting through Python

* A foreign degree adjudged as a similar US degree by an authorized US credential evaluator.