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[Full-time] Imagination Studios-6 month Internships available! at Imagination Studios

2012-02-02 11:29:47

Location: Uppsala, Sweden
URL: http://www.imaginationstudios.com

Description:

Imagination Studios is a fast growing professional animation and motion capture studio that provides high-end animation services to the video game, film, television and music industries. The studio has in a short time become the preferred solution for several of the leading companies in the game and entertainment industry. Our office and studio is situated in central Uppsala and we have international branch offices.

We are currently offering Polytechnic/Vocational Education students or recent graduates within the Game Design Industry, a 6 month’s full time Internship at our studio in Uppsala Sweden. Interns will have the opportunity to work side by side with our talented crew, reporting to a mentor as part of a comprehensive program.

We are accepting applications for students with the goal of being Animators, Technical Artists, Riggers and Modelers.

Imagination Studios interns are treated as part of the team, so even though the intern will follow a skill specific internship program where the purpose is to learn and develop skills, there is also a real opportunity to contribute to production and R&D.

Applicants must have good communication skills and a professional attitude. They should be enthusiastic about any task, be it mundane or highly technical and easy to work with. We work in an international environment in which fluent spoken and written English is a must.

In return we offer a dynamic, fun, creative and entrepreneurial working environment with the opportunity to be part of one the most talented teams in the world.

Start late February/ early March or as agreed.

Please send your showreel/portfolio, cover letter and C.V in English to:
info@imaginationstudios.com

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[Full-time] Senior Designer - Gameplay Monetization (f/m) at YAGER Development GmbH

2011-12-16 09:17:18

Location: Berlin, Germany
URL: http://www.yager.de

Description:

YAGER – the developer of Spec Ops: The Line, the next big shooter franchise of 2K Games – seeks the talents of a Senior Designer who will be responsible for creating and tuning our gameplay systems to maximize opportunities for thoughtful monetization. We want to offer our customers opportunities to personalize their game experience through micro-transactions without affecting game-balance or segregating our player base.

Key Responsibilities
• Plays a key, collaborative role to turn an original concept into a detailed set of usable mechanics, interactions and rules for AAA single-player and multiplayer action games
• Create and balance player development trees, upgrade trees, and in-game economy.
• Forms a clear vision of how the various game systems interact with each other, and then drills down into each sub-system for detailed design work
• Collaborates with other disciplines to design, prototype, implement and tune game mechanics
• Actively solicits feedback to continuously improve his designs
• Proactively anticipates problem areas and looks for preventative solutions
• Is meticulous at documenting his work, meeting deadlines and managing tasks effectively

Qualifications
• 4+ years experience as a game systems designer working in the industry; track record of shipped titles as a designer
• In-depth knowledge of cross platform games and micro-transaction based business models
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; excellent ability to judge details vs. the big picture
• Highly knowledgeable in
o Complex systems for character development trees, tech trees, virtual economies commonly found in e.g. multiplayer, RPG or RTS games
o Design, prototyping and tuning of virtual economy
• Highly creative and able to rapidly concept solutions to design challenges
• Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; with design as well as with other disciplines (engineering, QA, ..)
• Team player; ability to take and apply direction; ability to constructively take feedback on work and provide valuable feedback to others
• Commitment to AAA quality
• Passionate about videogames and videogame design

Desirable skills
• Previous experience working on FPS or 3rd person action titles, as well as other genres
• Experience working with the Unreal Engine is a plus
• Skilled at using lo-fidelity tools (spreadsheets, paper) to prototype and tune systems before they get implemented in-game

Employment details
• Full-time & On-site
• Status: Employment
• Start: as soon as possible

Join Our Team!
Please send your application (letter of application, C.V., digital working samples, references – max. 10MB) along with salary and availability details to the attention of our HR Department to jobs@yager.de. Please be sure to reference "Senior Designer – Gameplay Monetization (f/m)" in the subject line of your email.

YAGER Development GmbH
Human Resources
Pfuelstrasse 5
10997 Berlin

email: jobs@yager.de
web: www.yager.de

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[Full-time] Senior Game Designer at Vostu

2011-12-15 15:52:18

Location: Argentina
URL: http://www.vostu.com

Description:

You love games! You have a passion for making and playing social games and strive to change the face of the industry.

As a Game Designer your main responsibilities will be:

- Design and document features for new and existing games. – Prototyping of new features. – Pitch new ideas to the team/ hold brainstorming sessions. – Advise to the area of product of the correct implementation of functionality. – Maintain an updated list of ideas to provide the Product Manager. – Perform benchmark tests, studying and analyzing games across different platforms. – Remain up-to-date with Game Design literature and best practices to be an evangelist for the craft of Game Design.

Requirements

- Be ready to move in Argentina (relocalization included) – 3 -5 years of game design experience in casual/mobile/social games. – Expert with math and formulas in game environment. – Ability to acclimatize quickly to a rapidly shifting, fast-paced creative environment. – Comprehensive knowledge of game mechanics, design theories (player progression, game rulesystem design). – Passionate gamer. – Knowledge of virtual goods and other in-game monetization/economy concepts. – You can pitch game concepts effortlessly. – Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, collaborate and excel in team environment.

Nice to have

- Experience managing live games – where the game is continuously changed and improved. – Creative writing skills – Bilingual (English/Portuguese/Spanish)preferred

Company Description
Founded in June 2007, Vostu is the largest social gaming company in Brazil. More than 50 million users have already played our games across Orkut, Facebook, Google+ and our own Vostu platform!

Whether it’s harvesting your own farms or building a thriving megalopolis, our mission is to bring you closer to your friends and family through our fun and highly engaging games!

Vostu is headquartered in São Paulo, with offices in Buenos Aires and New York.

Do you want to know some of the reasons that make Vostu a great place to work?

- We work with talent! Vostu has the best professionals from many countries on their teams in New York, Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo.

- Great people, great games! We believe that the entire team of Vostu should participate in the development of our games. We encourage everyone to be a part of creating, building and pursuing our shared objectives!

- Attractive benefits! Lunch, snacks, soft drinks, delicious coffees, playrooms, highly competitive salaries and other benefits make Vostu an awesome place to build a career.

Stimulating environment! Vostu, just like our games, is fun (and a great place to work)! You will meet fun, creative and really smart people who are always looking for challenges that will teach you, while also learning a lot from you.

Our products: Mini Fazenda, Café Mania, MegaCity, Vostu Poker, Rede do Crime, Pet Mania, GolMania.

Want to join our team? Just contact us!

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[Freelance] Talented Game Designers Wanted at Vexel Studios LLC

2011-12-03 09:48:21

Location:
URL: http://vexelstudios.com

Description:

Vexel Studios LLC is looking for a passionate person to design video games for PC and Mobile platforms.

Are you a passionate game designer? Do you have a proven track record in designing games? Do you like making and playing games? Do you want to work with a very talented team of developers and design and make the next big thing? If the answer to the above is yes then you should contact us asap.

+ Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

As a designer you would be responsible for creating and designing new innovative game concepts for PC and mobile games . The designer’s responsibility is to make important contributions to the design quality of mid to large-scale projects. Define the game specifications relative to the game concept while working closely with artists and developers, you would also work with the lead game designer and work together as a team.

A must have also includes Documentation, script writing, level design, game balancing, asset integration.

+ Skills:

- Diploma or degree in Computer science, multimedia, computer graphics, video games or equivalent. – Good experience with Office and Adobe suite. – Excellent level design skills – Must be able to write and speak fluent English, additional languages are most welcome.

If you like to be considered for this position then please send your CV, a covering letter and samples of your design work to a.yassen@vexelstudios.com.

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[Full-time] Design Intern at Guru Studio

2011-11-17 19:09:27

Location: Toronto, Ontario
URL: http://www.gurustudio.com

Description:

Justin Time is a "2d/3d Hybrid" production with a unique look. Visually, it pulls design influences from the likes of Mary Blair, Golden Book Illustrations and Samurai Jack. The Character designs are bright, colourful and highly refined using simple graphic shapes. Environments are whimsical and highly stylized with a blend of clean graphic shapes, painterly textures, and a rich feeling of light and atmosphere. The Animation style is energetic and playful and the direction of the show will make use of creative camera compositions and movement.

Every episode we visit a different time and place in history, so a wide variety of people, animals, costumes, themes, and locations are designed throughout the production.

You can see a trailer for visual reference here: http://www.gurustudio.com/justintime

Responsibilities:
• Work with Art Director, Location Designer and Character Designer to illustrate and design assets to match the style of show.
• Work with Modeling team to create textures for 3D assets.
• Storyboard revisions.
• Assist to produce prop, set and background production ready art.
• Occasionally take on various concept art tasks other than background design (character concept art, cover art, mock-ups, props etc.).

Requirements:
• Excellent drawing and painting skills and sense of colour.
• A solid understanding on how to arrive at a stylized cartoon look and how it relates to three dimensional space.
• A solid understanding of light and shadow.
• Experience with Photoshop, knowledge of other art/graphics software an asset.
• Use of vector shapes an asset.
• Understanding of the basics of 3D animation production an asset.
• Works well under pressure in a small studio environment.
• Fun, Trustworthy, Chill.

To apply:
Please indicate Design Intern in the subject header line and send only online portfolios/blogs with a descriptive list to:
Guru Studio
Attention: Hire Me!
110 Spadina Ave., Suite 500
Toronto, ON M5V 2K4
hireme@gurustudio.com

We are unable to return materials, so please do not submit originals. No phone calls please and no relocation will be provided. This is an unpaid position beginning in November 2011. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
Guru Studio is an equal opportunity employer.

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[Full-time] Lead Game Designer at Glu Mobile

2011-11-12 00:22:50

Location: Kirkland, WA
URL: http://www.glu.com

Description:

Griptonite Games/ Glu, the leading developer of high-quality social-mobile games is looking for an experienced game designer to join our team leading an original, freemium title aimedat a casual demographic. If you enjoy working with small teams and having input on building great games that will be downloaded by millions,Griptonite Games / Glu Mobile is the place to be!

•Spearhead the vision and direction for a new casual mobiletitle.
•Lead 1-2 additional designer.
•Develop systems and behaviors for core gameplay,monetization, and social features.
•Collaborate with artists and programmers to develop anaddictive gameplay experience.
•Work with the lead core to track, document, and providefeedback on the creative vision for all features and systems in the game.
•Ensure that all system and content design specifications aremaintained and updated on a regular basis to reflect ongoing changes.

Desired Skills & Experience
•4+ years in a designer role, including at least one shipped handheld or mobile title.
•Strong understanding of the social-mobile market as well as the freemium / F2P business model.
•Ability to think creatively and analytically, with an in-depth understanding of how fun, meaningful gameplay loops work.
•Demonstrable understanding of usability and UI.
•Ability to create and balance complex design elementsover the course of the project’s development.
•Scripting and/or programming experience
•Be able to take direction and reach consensus.
•Strong leadership qualities.
•Knowledge of MS Office; experience with Visio, Illustrator or other vector based illustration/diagramming tool.
•Passion for games and the ability to articulate that passion clearly and analytically.
•Familiarity with Unity
•Familiarity with top iOS, Facebook, and Android titles aimed at women
•Secondary education degree or equivalent
•Strong math and statistical analysis skills
•Traditional art skills.
•Proven ability to think holistically, and understand how adjusting game balance will adjust far-reaching parts of the gamedesign.

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[Full-time] Art Director/Lead Game Artist at GluMobile

2011-11-09 23:13:35

Location: San Francisco, California
URL: http://www.glu.com

Description:

This position is full-time on-site at our San Francisco office. Please include a link to your reel/portfolio, relevant work samples, a brief introduction detailing your goals and work experience, and an attached resume.

Company Overview: Multi-platform gaming startup with huge resources to solve big problems.

Job Description: We are looking for a world-class Art Director to lead the design, from the ground up, of a Flash-based social game that will be used globally on the Facebook platform. Set the artistic direction for the core game and complementary products while getting hands-on to create stunning art and animations. Be part of a fast-paced, small team in downtown SF and work with product and engineering on all aspects of a new game’s development!

Responsibilities: – 5+ years of proven professional experience in creating interactive experiences in games and/or entertainment – Successful track record in developing, managing, mentoring, and directing art teams – Ability to think conceptually about products and brands at a high level while also able to roll up sleeves and create stunning art and animations – Expert 2D and 3D graphic design skills as well as animation – Experience with Flash including creating optimized movies, buttons, and animation – Excellent skills in Adobe Photoshop and creating vector art in Adobe Illustrator – A strong portfolio showing a clear understanding of the principles of design, including use of 3D lighting, color, contrast, silhouette, and texture – An understanding of the structure of objects, as demonstrated by technically accurate drawings, paintings, and 3D models – Excellent understanding of typography, color, and UI layout – Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment – Strong attentional to detail, ability to manage multiple projects, and ability to communicate effectively

Requirements: – Expert 2D and 3D graphic design skills – Experience designing animations for Flash – Experience creating vector artwork in Adobe Illustrator – Proven professional experience in creating interactive experiences, preferably in games or other multi-media – A strong portfolio showing a clear understanding of the principles of design, including light, color, contrast, and silhouette – An understanding of the structure of objects, as demonstrated by technically accurate drawings, paintings, and 3D models – Excellent understanding of typography, color, and UI layout – Willingness and ability to learn and implement new tools quickly

Bonus Points: – Working knowledge of Flash – Experience with Maya, Blender, or other 3D tools – Mobile design experience

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[Full-time] Social Game Designer at Gameloft New Orleans

2011-10-09 22:14:08

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
URL: http://www.jobsinnola.com

Description:

PLEASE APPLY AT WWW.JOBSINNOLA.COM

A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets(including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set top box, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading international brands such as UNO®, Spider-Man®, James Cameron’s Avatar™, Ferrari® and Sonic Unleashed®. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt™, Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®. Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs over 4,000 developers.

Job Responsibilities:

The Social Games Designer, you will be responsible for the design of top social games on platforms like the iPhone, Facebook and other social networks.
Work with the team to define the creative vision and fun factor.
Work closely with members of the production team to execute design and continue to evolve and improve the design ongoing over time.

Job Requirements:

You have a B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent experience.
You MUST be a proven game designer with 1-5 years of successful industry experience, specifically designing games for “Social Networks”.
Your experience should include a deep understanding of viral design, retention, and monetization techniques for games with a virtual goods economy and business model.
Additional design experience with online casual, MMO, PC or other forms of games is a positive.
Familiarity with social game metrics and the impact of game design on these metrics is important.
You must have experience designing social games with a meaningful company in the space.
You have experience with game, entertainment, and/or social networking websites, PC game development, or related.
You work and effectively communicate with multi-national, cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.
Solid experience as a Game designer and in social media, social gaming, online gaming.

All candidates should expect to take a short assessment test

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[Full-time] Game Designer at Gameloft New Orleans

2011-10-09 22:09:51

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
URL: http://www.jobsinnola.com

Description:

PLEASE APPLY AT WWW.JOBSINNOLA.COM

The Nitty-Gritty:

Design game, level layouts and gameplay content for First Person ShooterComplete benchmarking & competition research
Communicate with a team of artists and programmers to ensure creative vision is fulfilled
Collaborate with design team to produce innovative ideas for new concepts, existing design issues and work to meet deadlines
Effectively receive and provide constructive criticism

Must-haves/ know-how:

Successful developed and shipped AAA titles as a level designer
Expert knowledge of the Unreal Editor, Hammer and other 3d toolsets
Strong understanding and experience on 3d level Game Design: concept, layout, prototype modelling, environmental design, mission creation, strategy, game balancing, event scripting etc
Profound understanding on FPS level design principle and techniques
Ability to create a feasible game model based on a variety of tools and methods
Skilled at documenting ideas, concepts and technical designs in a format that is easy for all team members to understand
Thorough understanding of video games and their commercial appeal to the general public
Think creatively, work well independently and as a team player
Ability to successfully convey your vision and motivate team members

You’ll earn brownie points if you have:

3-5 years of level game design experiences on creating games for console and mobile phones.
FPS game expert, you love to create, watch and play any type of FPS game
Experience with design software (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Adobe Photoshop, 3d S Max etc), placement tools and database
Familiarity with C++ and JAVA
Strong knowledge of wireless devices, encyclopedic knowledge on iPhone will be a huge plus!
A love for video games, inside & out

All candidates should expect to take a short assessment test.

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[Full-time] Lead Game Designer at Gameloft New Orleans

2011-10-09 21:58:50

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
URL: http://www.jobsinnola.com

Description:

PLEASE APPLY AT WWW.JOBSINNOLA.COM

A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set top box, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading international brands such as UNO®, Spider-Man®, James Cameron’s Avatar™, Ferrari® and Sonic Unleashed®. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt™, Modern Combat 2: Black
Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®. Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs over 4,000 developers.

Profile:

Remarkable leadership skills and able to share knowledge, good communication and team management skills
Able to work independently and under pressure
Able to produce results under tight schedules
Keen personal interest in video games with a solid knowledge of the field

Job Duties:

Design gameplay and content for original First Person Shooter
Block out and create playable 3D worlds
Able to play through, test and critique own work and the work of others
Complete benchmarking & competition research
Communicate with our team of artists and programmers to ensure your creative vision is fulfilled
Collaborate with design team to produce innovative ideas for new concepts, existing design issues and work to meet deadlines
Effectively receive and provide constructive criticism

Requirements:

Successfully developed and shipped AAA titles as a level designer
Ability to successfully convey your vision and motivate team members
Expert knowledge of the Unreal Editor, Hammer and other 3D toolsets
Working knowledge of all aspect of 3D level Game Design: concept, layout, prototype modelling, environmental
design, mission creation, strategy, game balancing and event scripting
Working knowledge of FPS level design principle and techniques
Ability to create workable game models based on a variety of tools and methods
Skilled communicator of concepts and technical designs
Thorough understanding of video games and their commercial appeal to the general public
Able to think creatively, work well independently and as a team player

Preferred:

3-5 years of level game design experiences creating games for console or mobile platforms
Experience with design software (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Adobe Photoshop, 3d S Max etc), placement tools and database
Familiarity with C++ and JAVA
Strong knowledge of wireless devices – encyclopedic knowledge of iPhone would be a huge plus!
A love of video games, inside & out

All candidates should expect to take a short assessment test.

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