Camera Layout Artist (Contingent) Santa Monica (USA) Remote (USA) Naughty Dog Te

# Camera Layout Artist (Contingent)## Santa Monica (USA)Remote (USA)Naughty DogTempPosted 2 days ago57.98 - 72.45 per hourThis position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, DZConnex. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.Candidates must be available to work in our Santa Monica studio on a hybrid basis.For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we’d love to find talented individuals to join us.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.Naughty Dog is looking for a talented Camera Layout Artist to join our team in creating the next generation of award-winning story telling! You’ll create previs for shoots, turn the shoot data into cinematic sequences, and then work alongside animation and design to bring the cameras to final polish.What you will do:Create sequences that clearly depict staging, blocking, camera motion, and character performance for cinematics, from rough layout to final camera polishHand animate cameras for interactive and cinematic sequencesManipulate performance capture data when necessary to best tell the storyPrevis sequences based on narrative script, figuring out pacing, blocking prior to shootSupport animation and design teams for in-game camerasProvide solutions to creative problems, and be capable of pitching ideas verballyCommunicate clearly with production staff and manage production tasksOversee the technical aspects of camera implementation across the gameWhat skills you will use:5+ years of experience as a Camera Layout or Previs artist in the game or film industryMaya experience is required: generalist level skill at animating, modeling, rigging, shading, lighting, etc.Experience working with motion capture dataAbility to tell compelling stories through cinematography and editingWork ethic and follow-throughOpenness to criticism and ideasClear and kind communication within the team and across disciplinesArtistic and technical skillsTeamworkExcellent attention to detailCreativity and innovation in visual storytellingEfficiency and organization in workflowProven ability to work autonomously and take initiativeBonus SkillsComfortability with scripting languagesComfortability with 2d artistic tools such as Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro is a plusExperience working on a motion capture setExperience hand-operating a virtual cameraIf this sounds like you, please submit your resume and reel!As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates may be asked to complete a cinematic test.#LI-AB1Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$57.98—$72.45 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr