Naughty Dog
Industry: Video game company
DescriptionNaughty Dog, LLC is an American first-party video game developer based in Santa Monica, California. Founded by Andy Gavin and Jason Rubin in 1984 as an independent developer, the studio was acquired by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2001. Headquarters: Santa Monica, CA Founded: September 27, 1984, McLean, VA Parent organizations: Sony Interactive Entertainment, SIE Worldwide Studios, Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Founders: Andy Gavin, Jason Rubin Key people: Amy Hennig, Bruce Straley, Evan Wells
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Naughty Dog Employees
Mattel, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Naughty Dog January 2013 - May 2013
Twistory Studios May 2012 - January 2013
Treyarch/Activision January 2009 - May 2012
Activision July 2006 - October 2008
Activision September 2001 - July 2006
Skills
Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, Video Games, Computer Games, Cultural Anthropology, Localization, Social Games, Latin, Database Administration, Casual Games, MMORPG, User Experience, Console, Interactive..., Game Development, Multiplayer, Bug Tracking, Xbox, DevTrack, Perforce, Game Mechanics, Game Design, Quality Assurance, Level Design, Online Gaming, Video Game Production, JIRA, MMO, Mobile Games, Gameplay, Game Testing, Console Games, Unreal Editor, Unity3D, PC Games, Gaming, Nintendo DS, Unreal Engine 3, Playstation, Digital Distribution, Hansoft, Bugzilla, iPhone, Monetization, PSP
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1996 — 2000
BA, Anthropology
Blizzard Entertainment May 2014 - Present
Rockstar Games October 2011 - April 2014
Naughty Dog April 2011 - October 2011
House of Moves December 2010 - February 2011
Image Metrics March 2008 - December 2010
Image Metrics February 2006 - March 2008
Image Metrics December 2005 - December 2005
Animation Dynamics June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Cinematics, Character Animation, Facial Animation, Maya, Animation, Motion Capture, Video Games, XSI, 3D Modeling, Computer Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Commercials, Feature Films, Visual Effects, 3D Studio Max, Character Rigging, Max, 3D, Texturing, Traditional Animation, MEL
Education
iAnimate 2011 — 2012
Character Animation
University of Oregon 2001 — 2005
BFA, Multimedia Design
Rockstar Games October 2013 - Present
Naughty Dog January 2010 - June 2013
Slipgate Ironworks October 2007 - December 2009
Academic Chess 2002 - 2003
Skills
Python, Video Games, MMO, Game Development, Multiplayer, Game Mechanics, Gameplay, MMORPG, Perforce, OpenGL, C\C++, 3D Math, Programming, PS3, User Interface, Game Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Xbox 360, Gameplay Programming
Education
University of California, Davis
B.S., Computer Science
Naughty Dog November 2009 - Present
Guerrilla Games January 2007 - January 2009
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe June 1998 - January 2007
Psygnosis June 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Visual Effects, Texturing, Modeling, Animation, Maya, PS3, Compositing, Game Development, Video Games, Photoshop, Environment Art, UV mapping, Art Direction, Zbrush, Texture Painting, Digital Sculpting, Low Poly Modeling, Cinematics, ZBrush, UV Mapping
Education
University of Southampton 1990 — 1992
HND, Design
Naughty Dog April 2014 - Present
Twistory Studios April 2012 - May 2013
2K Games November 2011 - October 2012
IndieCade October 2009 - October 2012
Nickelodeon Virtual Worlds Group June 2010 - September 2010
Santa Clarita YMCA June 2005 - July 2009
Skills
Quality Assurance, Video Game Design, Game Testing, Storytelling, Level Design, Game Balance, Game Design, World Design, Gameplay, Video Games, Game Development, Maya, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Social Games, Computer Games, JIRA
Education
University of California, Irvine 2008 — 2010
B. A. Degree, Studio Art w/ Concentration in Game Culture and Technology
William S. Hart High 2001 — 2005
High School Diploma, General Studies
Activision June 2013 - Present
I.H.S.S. November 2012 - Present
Naughty Dog November 2012 - November 2013
Target April 2004 - November 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Facebook, Social Media, Teamwork, Research, Cashiering, Team Leadership
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2009
West Los Angeles College 2000 — 2002
Naughty Dog February 2009 - Present
LA Derby Dolls January 2014 - August 2015
Gnomon/ Sil Van Der Woerd September 2008 - May 2009
Gnomon School of Visual Effects January 2009 - February 2009
Gentle Giant Studios April 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Zbrush, Photoshop, Texturing, Hard Surface Modeling, Maya, Bodypaint, Digital Sculpting, Organic Modeling, Texture Painting, UV mapping, Character Modeling, 3D Modeling, Texture Artist, Environment Art, Modeling, Game Art, Video Games, Character Designs, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Creature Animation, Digital Painting, PS3, Traditional Animation, Game Development, Changing Environments, Shaders, Cinematics, Storyboarding, Normal Mapping, Computer Animation, ZBrush, UV Mapping
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2007 — 2008
University of Michigan 2001 — 2005
BFA, Fine Art
Naughty Dog March 2014 - Present
Ubisoft Montreal November 2012 - February 2014
Ubisoft Montreal May 2010 - October 2012
BioWare Montreal September 2008 - March 2010
Eidos Montreal June 2007 - September 2008
BioWare January 2005 - April 2007
BioWare August 2004 - January 2005
VIS Entertainment August 2002 - August 2004
VIS Entertainment August 2000 - August 2002
Education
The University of Dundee 1996 — 2000
BDes (Hons), Animation & Electronic Media
Naughty Dog October 2011 - Present
Ninja Theory January 2010 - August 2011
Eurocom August 2009 - January 2010
Eurocom April 2008 - August 2009
Eurocom November 2007 - April 2008
Eurocom October 2005 - November 2007
Eurocom June 2004 - October 2004
Pyro Studios 2003 - 2004
Virtual Toys August 2002 - February 2003
Mass Digital February 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Maya, Problem Solving, Self Management, Unreal Editor, Computer Animation, 3D Studio Max, Animation, Xbox, Cinematics, PS3, Xbox 360, UV mapping, Low Poly Modeling, Texturing, Unreal Engine 3, Video Games, Computer Games, Zbrush, Mudbox, Game Development, XSI, Gameplay, Character Animation, Rigging, Traditional Animation, 3D Modeling
Education
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid 1996 — 2001
Sports Science
CICE 2001 — 2001
Derbyshire College 2006 — 2006
University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts May 2013 - Present
University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts May 2012 - May 2013
Naughty Dog November 2009 - April 2012
Naughty Dog, Inc. January 2008 - October 2009
Naughty Dog, Inc. September 2005 - December 2007
Naughty Dog, Inc. June 2004 - September 2005
Crystal Dynamics January 1995 - June 2004
MicroProse Ltd. November 1991 - December 1994
Skills
Game Design, Video Games, Video Game Design, Gameplay, Video Game Development, Theoretical Physics, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy Of Science, Mathematical Physics, Production, Production Management, Computer Games, Game Development, Level Design, PS3, Animation, 3D, Game Mechanics, Production Managment, World Building, Cinematics, Casual Games, User Interface Design, Social Games, Mobile Games, User Interface, DJ, Game Programming, Xbox 360, Unity3D, Perforce, Playstation, Motion Capture
Education
Oxford University 1987 — 1990
B.A. Hons, Physics and Philosophy
Naughty Dog May 2010 - Present
Freelance June 2003 - Present
Illusive Entertainment 2001 - Present
Naughty Dog May 2009 - September 2009
Pandemic Studios (Electronic Arts) June 2006 - June 2009
Pandemic Studios February 2004 - June 2009
Unlicensed Media 2006 - 2009
SAJ Productions 1996 - 2009
Narratus 2007 - 2007
Marcman Pictures 2007 - 2007
Skills
Trailers, Video Games, PS3, Gameplay, Game Design, Game Development, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Maya, Level Design, Wii, Animation, Character Animation, Multiplayer, Game Mechanics, Scripting, Computer Animation, Post Production, Cinematics
Education
University of California, San Diego 1999 — 2003
BA, Media (Film/Video)
Naughty Dog January 2012 - Present
Naughty Dog February 2009 - April 2012
Namco Bandai Games America September 2007 - February 2009
Namco Bandai Games America May 2005 - August 2008
Ion Storm January 2004 - February 2005
Skills
Game Development, Game Design, Video Games, Gameplay, Console, Maya, Level Design, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, Perforce, Multiplayer
Education
Texas A&M University
Obsidian Entertainment January 2015 - Present
Naughty Dog January 2014 - January 2015
Little Orbit May 2013 - October 2013
Bellator Fighting Championships October 2011 - July 2012
Obsidian Entertainment October 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Unreal Engine 3, HTML, Dreamweaver, Unity, C#
Education
University of California, Irvine 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Studio Art
Naughty Dog April 2014 - Present
Naughty Dog May 2013 - April 2014
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC August 2012 - May 2013
Ember Lab September 2010 - August 2012
Giessdorf October 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Character high low poly..., Making photo realistic..., Realistic character..., A strong understanding..., Strong understanding of..., Strong understanding of..., Game asset modeling and..., Zbrush, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Photoshop, Vray, Mental Ray, Texturing, Character Animation, Sculpture, Cinematics, Low Poly Modeling, Drawing, 3D Modeling
Education
The Art Institute of California-Orange County 2009 — 2011
BA, Game Art and Design
Naughty Dog September 2015 - Present
Freelance 2013 - Present
Freelance Make Up Artist/Hair Stylist/Costume Designer 2010 - Present
White Rabbit LLC April 2015 - August 2015
Alelo October 2014 - February 2015
Machinima 2012 - 2012
National Charity League, Inc. 2004 - 2010
USC School of Cinematic Arts June 2009 - August 2009
Fitness Holdings International 2007 - 2008
Skills
Costume Design, Costume Characters, Makeup Artistry, Sewing, Storytelling, Role Playing Games, Role-play, Voice Acting, Game Design, Video Games, Film, Premiere, Japanese, Japanese culture, Computer Games, Game Testing, Level Design, Special Effects Makeup, Game Development, Concept Design, Stage Make-up, Stage Combat, Character Designs, Film Editing, Unity3D, Voice Over, Storyboarding, Set Design
Education
University of Southern California 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interactive Entertainment
Nanzan 2013 — 2013
Japanese Studies
Marlborough School 2004 — 2010
High School Diploma
Otis College of Art and Design
Unreal Engine December 2010 - Present
Three One Zero September 2014 - January 2015
Viacom March 2012 - June 2014
Naughty Dog March 2011 - November 2011
Tarver Games, LLC June 2007 - March 2011
Union Entertainment March 2010 - September 2010
THE SATELLITE January 2003 - August 2006
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION March 2000 - April 2005
Skills
Video Games, Game Design, Game Development, Mobile Devices, Gameplay, Level Design, User Interface Design, Photoshop, User Interface, Concept Design, Mobile Games, iPhone, 3D Studio Max, Online Gaming
Education
University of Florida 2000 — 2005
Journalism, Magazine Journalsim, Business
Naughty Dog October 2012 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2012 - September 2012
Gnomon Studio September 2011 - November 2011
Hawaii Film Partners October 2008 - July 2009
Paul Kramer, Hawaiian Travel Club March 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Compositing, Nuke, Zbrush, 3D, UV mapping, Storyboarding, Maya, Visual Effects, After Effects, Cinematics, Texturing, Character Animation, Digital Sculpting, Illustration, UV Mapping, Lighting
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2009 — 2011
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA), Art/Art Studies, General
Naughty Dog March 2009 - Present
Freelance 2009 - 2009
Electronic Arts 2007 - 2008
Education
University of North Texas 1998 — 2002
Credit Karma September 2015 - Present
Google July 2012 - August 2015
elarm January 2011 - July 2012
140fire December 2010 - May 2012
Gobbler February 2010 - May 2012
Magnifeast, Inc. February 2009 - December 2009
Flektor / Fox Interactive Media June 2006 - December 2008
Naughty Dog 2003 - May 2006
Outrage 2001 - 2003
Maxis 2000 - 2000
Skills
Network Programming, Mobile Programming, Application Architecture, Game Development, Gameplay Programming, Cocoa, Android, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Lua, C++, Lisp, Ruby, HTML + CSS, Application Development, Data Synchronization, User Interface, Android Development, iOS development, Assembly Language, Multithreaded..., Programming Languages, Web Development, Objective-C
Education
University of Michigan 1997 — 2001
B.S., Honors Computer Science
Naughty Dog December 2013 - Present
Multisolar, Inc. January 2004 - January 2014
Sony Computer Entertainment America June 2005 - December 2013
Apple Computer, Inc. May 2004 - June 2005
Apple Computer, Inc. November 2000 - January 2004
Prosoft Engineering, Inc. April 1999 - November 2000
Apple Computer, Inc. September 1998 - May 1999
Education
University of Michigan 1994 — 1998
BSE, Computer Engineering
Naughty Dog January 2011 - Present
BlackGinger January 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Particle Effects, Visual Effects, Houdini, Euphonium, Maya, XSI, Programming, Python, C++, Film, Art, Compositing, PS3, Particle, Animation
Education
University of Cape Town 2003 — 2006
B.Sc. (Hons), Computer Science and Mathematics, First Class
Selborne College 1998 — 2002
Activision February 2014 - Present
Naughty Dog February 2011 - January 2014
Lionhead Studios September 2009 - December 2010
CD Projekt Red September 2006 - August 2009
CD Projekt Red August 2003 - August 2006
Education
Technical University of Lodz 2000 — 2005
Master of Science (MSc), Computer Science
XXXI LO, Łódź
Naughty Dog October 2003 - Present
Digital Domain 2003 - 2003
Nickelodeon Animation Studios 2002 - 2003
Threshold 2001 - 2002
ixl 1998 - 2001
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Animation, Cinematics, Facial Animation, Lightwave, Video Games, Game Development, Texturing, Computer Animation, 3D, Visual Effects, Modeling, Rigging, Character Rigging, Computer Graphics
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1992 — 1996
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Naughty Dog September 2013 - Present
SBV Talent September 2008 - September 2013
SBV Talent March 2005 - August 2008
SBV Talent December 2000 - March 2005
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival August 1998 - August 2000
CenterStage September 1997 - May 1998
Skills
Animation, Television, Film, Voice Over, Theatre, Film Production, Voice Acting, Commercials, Character Animation, Comedy, Video Games, Dialects, Directing, Plays, Entertainment, Acting, Screenwriting, Stage, On-camera, Performing Arts, Video, Radio, Feature Films, Casting, Drama, Improvisation, Post Production, Contract Negotiation
Education
University of Alabama 1998 — 2000
MFA, Theatre Management and Arts Administration
Texas Wesleyan University 1993 — 1996
BA, Theatre Arts
Naughty Dog July 2006 - Present
Art Institute 2010 - 2012
Kush Games 2004 - 2006
Skills
PS3, Xbox 360, Game Development, Perforce, Video Games, Computer Graphics, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Game Programming, 3D, DirectX, C#, Texturing, OpenGL, Computer Games
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1998 — 2004
MS, Computer Science
Durango
Naughty Dog July 2013 - Present
Naughty Dog June 2011 - May 2013
Bioware February 2010 - February 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment America April 2008 - July 2008
WayForward Technologies July 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Game Development, Game Design, Maya, Video Game Development, Pro Tools Editing, Sound Integration, PS3, PS4, PC, Cinematics
Education
University of Southern California 2005 — 2008
BA, Interactive Media
NantOmics, LLC June 2013 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company June 2012 - September 2012
Infor May 2009 - September 2011
MeridianLink July 2008 - March 2009
Experian Consumer Direct December 2006 - March 2007
BAE Systems September 2006 - November 2006
EDS Group June 2005 - September 2005
Naughty Dog June 2004 - September 2004
Skills
C#, Swift, Java, JavaScript, C++, C, Objective-C, CSS, SQL, Artificial Intelligence, Game Design, System Builder
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
Master’s Degree, Computer Science
University of California, Irvine
Bachelors, English
University of California, Irvine
Bachelors, Information and Computer Science
SF Game Design March 2012 - Present
BBC Worldwide November 2012 - November 2013
PlayGearz March 2012 - July 2012
USC Thesis Project May 2011 - May 2012
Colaboratory August 2010 - October 2011
Cred.fm May 2011 - August 2011
Naughty Dog July 2009 - July 2009
Naked Sky Entertainment Inc. 2007 - 2007
Skills
Maya, 3D Studio Max, Flash, Photoshop, ActionScript, Unity3D, JavaScript, Illustrator, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Film Production, Film Editing, Music Theory, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Avid Media Composer, Avid Editor, Video Editing, Writing, PowerPoint, Group Presentations, Excel, Game Design, Game Development, Video Game Development, Video Game Design, Mobile Applications, iPhone development, Android, Unreal Editor, Unreal Engine 3, Unreal 3, Usability Testing, Social Games, Game Mechanics, iOS development, Video Games, 3D
Education
University of Southern California 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Game and Interactive Media Design
Harvard-Westlake School 2004 — 2008
Naughty Dog May 2014 - Present
Electronic Arts May 2012 - April 2014
The University of British Columbia September 2007 - May 2012
Electronic Arts May 2011 - December 2011
Electronic Arts January 2010 - August 2010
Skills
C#, Game Programming, C++, Computer Graphics, PS3, Game Development, GPU, Perforce
Education
The University of British Columbia 2007 — 2012
B.Sc., Computer Science
Some school in KSA
Some school in KSA
Naughty Dog March 2011 - Present
Activision July 2007 - October 2010
Skills
PS3, Game Development, Xbox 360, DevTrack, Video Games
Education
University of California, Riverside 2002 — 2007
Computer Science