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Graphic Designer (Temporary Assignment)

Graphic Designer (Temporary Assignment)

This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner DZConneX.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.

Why Naughty Dog?

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. We’ve been busy at the Kennel, most recently releasing The Last of Us Part I, a complete and faithful remake of the original game, rebuilt from the ground up and fully optimized for the PlayStation 5 and currently in development for PC. As a part of the Naughty Dog legacy, you’ll be continuing the development of extraordinary and enduring experiences for a broad, global range of audiences.

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.

Who we're looking for:

Naughty Dog is looking for a resourceful, collaborative, detail-oriented, graphic designer/illustrator to join our art graphics team. Their primary role will be to help further push the in game world building by, creating logos, branding, patterns, illustrations, both independently and as part of a team. The graphic designer/illustrator must be nimble, humble, organized, and dedicated, as game development is a iterative process and this really is a team sport. In addition, this person must be prepared to collaborate with all different creative types.

What you’ll do:

• Design and collaborate on fictional identities, symbols, illustrations, textile designs, patterns, graphics, and typography, for in game use
• Collaborate on asset creation with outsource vendors
• Bring creative solutions to the table with research to back up your ideas
• Capturing the look and feel of existing real world graphic design and re-imagining them to fit the need for the game
• Able to communicate and work iteratively with the art directors, and various other departments.
• Work with the Sony legal Team on approval process and iterations

What skills you will use:

• 2-5 years of design experience in an agency environment or the gaming/entertainment industry
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and other graphic design, layout, and illustration software
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills; cultural sensitivity to working with a diverse, international team
• Open and collaborative approach to their work; comfort in a fast-paced organization navigating ambiguity and change
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and strong critical thinking skills
• Be flexible with new ideas, being open to direction, and last-minute changes and challenges
• High quality design aesthetic, versatility in visual style, and awareness of design trends and innovation
• Experience designing across a wide variety of mediums and formats
• Understanding of design theory, including layout, color, typography, hierarchy, as well as current design trends.
• Ability to follow design instructions, work within corporate templates, and implement style guides
• Self-motivated, deadline cognizant and able to articulate their ideas with thoughtful research
• Illustration and drafting skills

Bonus Skills:

• UI/Monetization Experience in Games
• Graphic design education with emphasis in typography
• Expert proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Familiarity with working within game engines and related development tools and software, such as Sketchup, Zbrush, Substance, Maya, 3DS Max, etc.
• Experience working with Outsourcing Studios

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio of their work and may be asked to complete an art test.

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 color, nationality, ethnic, national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, 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.

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