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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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.
Art Disciplines Hiring
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Salary Ranges
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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.
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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.