2017-07-05

Cryptic Studios is looking for an experienced visionary project Art Director to lead the visual development for the Magic The Gathering MMO! As the leader of a talented and passionate art team at Cryptic, you’ll work with concept, character, environment, animation, VFX and UI artists to establish, evangelize and drive the art style and visual storytelling of the project. The ideal candidate has an impeccable eye for aesthetic quality, excellent visual and verbal communication skills as well as a deep, hands-on understanding of current gen game development from concept and to launch. Every day you could be: Establishing and refining a unified artistic vision, style and quality standards for an unannounced project based on an extremely exciting, well-known fantasy IP Providing clear, concise, consistent and timely visual direction, guidance and feedback across all aspects of art development Developing style guides and reference materials to provide the team, our partners, and larger organization a clear understanding of the visual identity and direction of the project Collaborating with artists, designers and engineers to create amazing gameplay experiences Partnering with production to build, evaluate and revise art schedules and manage art initiatives Supporting, mentoring and inspiring the art team to realize overall goals and deliver a successful project on time What we’d like to see: 7+ years full cycle console or PC game development experience on products demonstrating a high visual bar, with one or more shipped titles as Art Director from concept through release Broad experience across real time art disciplines including concept, character, animation, environment, VFX, lighting and shading Strong creative vision, with an excellent eye for artistic quality and knowledge of techniques and technologies used to achieve specific visual targets Demonstrated ability to work in a broad range of non-realistic styles, within technical constraints, using proprietary systems and tools Solid understanding of fundamental design elements, color theory, anatomy, drawing and painting Exceptional leadership and communication skills with a collaborative, team player attitude Calm, positive and professional attitude while working under multiple deadlines Ability to articulate complex visual ideas with clarity and conviction BA or BS degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience Pluses: Experience working, partnering and fostering productive relationships with established brands and IP holders Strong hands-on abilities in traditional art, drawing, painting, illustration and/or concept art High level of proficiency with 2D and 3D game development tools including, but not limited to: 3ds Max, Zbrush, Maya, Photoshop, Substance, etc. Willingness to learn, evaluate and evangelize appropriate usage of new software, tools and technologies Experience working successfully with one or more outsource partners as an integral and visually consistent part of the project pipeline Avid gamer on multiple platforms Required application materials: Resume and cover letter Portfolio or demo reel demonstrating relevant art direction and/or artistic skills An art test and/or additional artistic sample material may be required Must be eligible to work in the United States. Apply online at: www.crypticstudios.com

Senior Camera Systems Designer: Respawn Entertainment

2017-07-05

Respawn Entertainment is an independent game development studio that was founded in 2010 by former co-founders of Infinity Ward and creators of the multi-billion dollar Call of Duty and Modern Warfare franchises. We have since shipped Titanfall and Titanfall 2 to critical acclaim, and are currently hiring for both our Star Wars ™ and Titanfall development teams. Our motto is gameplay first, and the opportunity to create groundbreaking AAA games with some of the best developer talent in the industry awaits our future team members. What you’ll do... Design and own the camera systems for the game. Tune and maintain the camera systems. Develop strategies for scripting cameras for levels. Own all elements of the run-time camera system. This includes combat cameras, the game’s default cameras, level scripted cameras and cinematic cameras. Implement initial and polish passes. Work closely with level designers and lead designer to ensure scripted results match vision for the game. Work closely with combat designers and lead designer to script combat cameras. Collaborate with the design team and other departments to ensure the best quality results. Help mentor other designers and lead by example. Ideally, you'll have… 5+ years’ professional game development experience in mission, game, combat, or systems design through the full development cycle, from concept to ship. Experience focused on designing and/or implementing camera systems on a shipped AAA game/s is ideal. Strong experience and instincts in scripting video game cameras. This could be level cameras, systems cameras, combat cameras, cinematic cameras, etc. The more varied the experience, the better! Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about cinematography, photography and scene composition. Experience in Maya and/or Unreal (or comparable 3D packages). Understand the camera scripting process inside and out. Speak knowledgeably in regards to camera systems used in games of all types. Passion for video games! Please provide a portfolio that demonstrates superior camera design sensibilities. This can come in several forms including, a shipped title or a mod created for a retail game. A good sample is fun to play, is professionally polished, and is intuitively playable, accessible, and well rounded. Benefits & Perks… Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance benefits. Flexible Spending Accounts for health and child care. 401K with company match and no vesting period. Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). Relocation assistance. Paid vacation, post-project & holiday office closures, and sick days. Company-sponsored team events: movie screenings, industry gatherings, and game launch parties to name a few. Fun office parties throughout the year for employees, friends, and family. Spacious modern campus with open work spaces and lots of daylight. Game room with a pool table, ping pong, foosball, arcade and tabletop games. Fully stocked kitchens with fresh fruit, breakfast, snacks, and more. Convenient meal order service for on-site lunch deliveries. State of the art on-site gym with 24/7 access. On-site yoga classes, massages, and car washes available. A variety of interest groups and outdoor activities to join with other Respawn Employees: marathons, hikes, biking, and soccer among others

Senior VFX Artist: Respawn Entertainment

2017-07-05

Respawn Entertainment is an independent game development studio that was founded in 2010 by former co-founders of Infinity Ward and creators of the multi-billion dollar Call of Duty and Modern Warfare franchises. We have since shipped Titanfall and Titanfall 2 to critical acclaim, and are currently hiring for both our Star Wars ™ and Titanfall development teams. Our motto is gameplay first, and the opportunity to create groundbreaking AAA games with some of the best developer talent in the industry awaits our future team members. What you’ll do... Bring life and excitement to the game through your design and implementation of compelling realistic visual effects. Coordinate with Art, Design and Animation to ensure VFX match the quality bar and vision for the game. Fix VFX related bugs, including performance and budget issues. Help to improve technical pipelines and VFX creation techniques/tools. Assist in research and development. Help to mentor other artists and lead by example. Ideally, you'll have… 5+ years' professional experience as an effects artist. Experience working within a game engine. Demonstrable ability to create beautiful and affecting VFX for games, film/tv, or a combination of both. Both technical and creative with a strong artistic vision. Motivated, proactive self-starter. Strong understanding of particle systems. Mastery of relevant software packages such as Photoshop, After Effects and Maya. Passion for making and playing games. Shipped AAA games preferred. Benefits & Perks… Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance benefits. Flexible Spending Accounts for health and child care. 401K with company match and no vesting period. Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). Relocation assistance. Paid vacation, post-project & holiday office closures, and sick days. Company-sponsored team events: movie screenings, industry gatherings, and game launch parties to name a few. Fun office parties throughout the year for employees, friends, and family. Spacious modern campus with open work spaces and lots of daylight. Game room with a pool table, ping pong, foosball, arcade and tabletop games. Fully stocked kitchens with fresh fruit, breakfast, snacks, and more. Convenient meal order service for on-site lunch deliveries. State of the art on-site gym with 24/7 access. On-site yoga classes, massages, and car washes available. A variety of interest groups and outdoor activities to join with other Respawn Employees: marathons, hikes, biking, and soccer among others. Friendly, caring co-workers and management.

2017-06-14

Hi-Rez Studios is hiring an experienced QA Analyst to work at our studio in Alpharetta, Georgia. At Hi-Rez, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovative environment that embraces new and different ideas. We are a passionate and enthusiastic bunch who love video games. We have incredibly talented individuals who are empowered to create, & challenged to learn. All of this means more opportunities for you to unleash your ingenuity, energy, collaboration, and dedication. Come join the creator of the critically acclaimed SMITE, Paladins, Tribes: Ascend, and Global Agenda as we embark on exciting new online game projects. What our analyst do: Ensure our game products meet high standards of quality, reliability, usability, and performance thru hands-on testing and problem reporting. Works with the Technical Producer to create and implement a comprehensive, effective, and detailed Quality Plan and Test Procedures for all games assigned. Provides leadership and technical expertise to team of QA Analysts. Interprets, analyzes and evaluates testing progress at specific Milestones related to QA deliverables and jurisdictional requirements. Communicates QA Project Status (including risk and mitigation strategies) to all Stakeholders. Who we are looking for: 5+ years Console games development experience. 5+ years QA experience managing and prioritizing issues. Excellent understanding of first party certifications standards and requirements. Technical ability to understand Console Management Software and SDK's Ability to lead and work in a team environment. Understanding of the Software Development Process. Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, & communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft based operating systems. Basic understanding of PC hardware setup and configuration. Familiar with bug tracking software management systems. Familiar with building test cases and test plans.