$145,100 – $181,400
Listed on Bend Studio’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
A technical designer at Naughty Dog will prototype and implement gameplay mechanics, narrative sequences, and AI systems while collaborating across departments on story-driven action games. This role suits experienced designers who combine strong programming skills with a passion for character-driven gameplay and can work independently on complex technical problems.
Our summary, not Bend Studio’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 5+ years of technical design experience in games
- 2+ shipped games
- Significant programming ability
- Deep understanding of narrative principles and emotional gameplay
- Expertise in 3D math
- Fluency in C++, C#, Lua, or similar text-based scripting language
- Self-starter with excellent communication and teamwork
Nice to have
- Computer Science undergraduate degree
- Experience developing third-person action games
- Experience with Behavior Trees, Narrative Gameplay Sequences, or Encounter Design