Hybrid Technical Game Designer: Prototyping & Narrative

Sony Interactive Entertainment; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 78,523 - 89,544; Part time

Job summary

Naughty Dog is seeking a Technical Designer for a hybrid/onsite role in Santa Monica. You will prototype, implement, and own gameplay sequences, AI behaviors, and other mechanics, while coordinating with animation, programming, and art teams to deliver assets and code support.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in technical design for games and strong programming ability. Experience with narrative conveyance, 3D math, and scripting languages like C++, C#, or Lua is required, along with good

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.

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 act on feedback and quickly iterate.

Skills

Technical Design

Programming

Narrative principles

3D math

C++

C#

Lua

Team communication

Education

Computer Science degree

Job description

Naughty Dog is seeking a Technical Designer for a hybrid/onsite role in Santa Monica. You will prototype, implement, and own gameplay sequences, AI behaviors, and other mechanics, while coordinating with animation, programming, and art teams to deliver assets and code support.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in technical design for games and strong programming ability. Experience with narrative conveyance, 3D math, and scripting languages like C++, C#, or Lua is required, along with good