Gameplay Scripter (Naughty Dog)
Naughty Dog is hiring! We are the creators of Crash Bandicoot, Jak & Daxter, and Uncharted. We have multiple openings at our studio for a gameplay scripter at our beautiful location in Santa Monica, California.
Responsibilities
Coordinating and implementing special case gameplay scenarios, in game cinematics, and AI behaviors
Owning specific scenarios: creatively iterating on the design and polishing the gameplay experience by collaborating closely with animators and programmers
General scripting support for the rest of the design team: writing global functions, debugging scripts, prototyping gameplay
Requirements/Skills
Strong programming skills (Computer Science undergraduate degree preferred)
Games scripting experience strongly preferred
Strong methodology and problem solving ability and with a focus on creative, fun and innovative solutions
Strong and effective communication skills and organizational ability
Pro-active attitude
Exceptional team player with the ability to collaborate without losing sight of the gameplay vision
Willingness to take design direction when offered
Working knowledge of Maya, 3DS Max or similar 3D package preferred
Experience with 3D level editors
Strong game design sense: must be able to intelligently discuss the strengths of weaknesses of recent games.
Desire to be a part of the Naughty Dog team
Familiarity with a LISP or Scheme-like language preferred
Experience of developing third-person action games preferred
Good sense of cinematography and pacing
Please send your resume in a Word document to Rodney_Reece@naughtydog.com with "Gameplay Scripter | Your Name" in the subject line. Best of luck.
Responsibilities
Coordinating and implementing special case gameplay scenarios, in game cinematics, and AI behaviors
Owning specific scenarios: creatively iterating on the design and polishing the gameplay experience by collaborating closely with animators and programmers
General scripting support for the rest of the design team: writing global functions, debugging scripts, prototyping gameplay
Requirements/Skills
Strong programming skills (Computer Science undergraduate degree preferred)
Games scripting experience strongly preferred
Strong methodology and problem solving ability and with a focus on creative, fun and innovative solutions
Strong and effective communication skills and organizational ability
Pro-active attitude
Exceptional team player with the ability to collaborate without losing sight of the gameplay vision
Willingness to take design direction when offered
Working knowledge of Maya, 3DS Max or similar 3D package preferred
Experience with 3D level editors
Strong game design sense: must be able to intelligently discuss the strengths of weaknesses of recent games.
Desire to be a part of the Naughty Dog team
Familiarity with a LISP or Scheme-like language preferred
Experience of developing third-person action games preferred
Good sense of cinematography and pacing
Please send your resume in a Word document to Rodney_Reece@naughtydog.com with "Gameplay Scripter | Your Name" in the subject line. Best of luck.