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Striking Distance Studios
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Striking Distance Studios (a Krafton subsidiary) created The Callisto Protocol. Browse open animation, character art, and environment art roles in San Ramon, CA.

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Studio Overview

Striking Distance Studios is a San Ramon, California AAA game studio founded by Glen Schofield (Dead Space creator) and now part of Krafton. They released The Callisto Protocol in 2022 and are developing future titles with a focus on cinematic single-player experiences.

Founded
2019
Headquarters
San Ramon, CA
Studio Size
150-250 artists
Known For
The Callisto Protocol
Salary Range
USD 80K-175K
Art Pipeline
Unreal Engine 5

Art Disciplines Hiring

Active disciplines at Striking Distance Studios based on recent job listings.

Character ArtEnvironment ArtAnimationTechnical ArtVFX/FXConcept ArtLighting
Senior Character ArtistSenior
Lead AnimatorLead
Senior Environment ArtistSenior
Technical ArtistMid
VFX ArtistMid
Concept ArtistMid

Salary Ranges

Estimated compensation at Striking Distance Studios based on seniority and location.

Junior (0-2 yrs)USD 75K-95K
Mid-Level (2-5 yrs)USD 95K-125K
Senior (5-10 yrs)USD 125K-160K
Lead / PrincipalUSD 160K-185K+

Portfolio Tips for Striking Distance Studios

What to show in your portfolio when applying to Striking Distance Studios.

Horror Aesthetic

Striking Distance specialises in cinematic horror. Show work with strong anatomical accuracy, creature/gore details, and environmental dread. The Callisto Protocol art style is your reference point.

Cinematic Quality

The studio prioritises film-quality production values. Clean topology for deformation, ultra-high-resolution texture work, and photorealistic rendering are expected.

UE5 Pipeline

The next project is on Unreal Engine 5. Technical artists and environment artists with Nanite, Lumen, or MetaHuman experience have an advantage.

Motion Capture Integration

Animation roles often involve mocap data processing. Show experience with motion capture cleanup, retargeting, and cinematic sequence work.

Recent Striking Distance Studios Job Listings

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Character Artist Striking Distance Studios · San Ramon, CA · Apply link for subscribers
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Environment Artist Striking Distance Studios · San Ramon, CA · Apply link for subscribers
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Senior Animator Striking Distance Studios · San Ramon, CA · Apply link for subscribers
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Technical Artist Striking Distance Studios · San Ramon, CA · Apply link for subscribers
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Concept Artist Striking Distance Studios · San Ramon, CA · Apply link for subscribers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Striking Distance remote-friendly?

They are primarily in-studio in San Ramon, CA. Some senior roles may have hybrid arrangements. Check individual listings.

Does Striking Distance hire entry-level artists?

Rarely. Most roles are senior and above due to the small studio size and AAA production expectations.

What happened after The Callisto Protocol?

The studio is continuing development under Krafton with new projects. Active hiring across all art disciplines suggests a new title in production.