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These games jobs were last updated on 02/09/10. If you are interested in any of them please quote the ref no(s) and send your CV.

Award winning outsourcing company specialising in video game QA. I'm looking for a Compliance Technician with strong experience with Xbox360 and XBLA.

Responsibilities:
· Responsible for ensuring a SKU is 100% compliant
· Identify problems and resolve them in a timely manner
· Effectively communicate to stakeholders the current status of a project
· Creation and updating of testing and reference documentation
· Complete checks within limited timeframe to the highest standards

Requirements:
· Worked on multiple titles
· Comprehensive understanding of a platform holders compliance requirements
· Proficiency in the use of a platform holders testing tools
· Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word
· Experience with various online bug tracking databases

Desirable:
- Experience testing on Kinect.

UK £8.50-9.50 ph DOE

Contact: Donna Ref: 36179 02/09/10

Award winning outsourcing company specialising in video game QA. I'm looking for a Compliance Technician with strong experience with PS3 and PSP.

Responsibilities:
· Responsible for ensuring a SKU is 100% compliant
· Identify problems and resolve them in a timely manner
· Effectively communicate to stakeholders the current status of a project
· Creation and updating of testing and reference documentation
· Complete checks within limited timeframe to the highest standards

Requirements:
· Worked on multiple titles
· Comprehensive understanding of a platform holders compliance requirements
· Proficiency in the use of a platform holders testing tools
· Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word
· Experience with various online bug tracking databases

Desirable:
- Experience testing on Move.

UK £8.50-9.50 ph DOE

Contact: Info Ref: 36178 02/09/10

My client, bassed in London, designs, develops and publishes smartphone games and apps. They have a highly experienced development and management team that has a proven track record in delivering the highest quality content.

They are looking for an experienced iPhone programmer with games experience. Please contact Andrea for more details.

London £DOE

Contact: Andrea Ref: 36175 02/09/10

They are an established development studio in North America. Creating titles for PS3, Xbox, Wii and PC.

I am currently seeking an experienced Creative Director to join a AAA developer/publisher in North America. Applicants must have completed at least one current gen console project as Creative Director. A superb opportunity for a talented individual to join a well established forward thinking games developer. Please contact me for a full job spec.

Canada $Excellent + package

Contact: Lucy Ref: 36177 02/09/10

This leading studio is currently seeking a Lead Designer to be an integral member of the team, developing a brand new IP for the XBox360. They will be expected to be an ambassador and evangelist for design throughout the studio and beyond. The Lead Designer will be experienced mentoring a design team, with a strong understanding of the design process and systems. Applicants must have previous AAA Lead Design experience. For a full job description, please contact me right away, this is a great opportunity to join a well established studio.

Europe €DoE

Contact: Lucy Ref: 36176 02/09/10

This Brighton based studio is part of an extremely well known games brand. It was originally an independent studio responsible for several top selling games. It was recently taken over and now benefits from merits of a small company culture combined with the strength and support of its parent. It also enjoys a terrific location. They're currently working on projects with a number of AAA publishers and are focused on creating innovative titles with a wide appeal.

They are looking for a programmer to join their team. The successful candidate will be involved in gameplay and technology development for one of their titles and good general programming skills are critical.

Main Duties:
- Development of specific systems as assigned by the lead programmer
- Working with art, design and audio personnel as part of an agile Scrum team
- Programming mainly using C++
- Maintenance of existing systems

Essential Skills
- C++ programming experience
- Experience using Visual Studio .net or similar
- Good experience of game development practices
- Experience using version control software Perforce or similar
- Experience programming at least one of these consoles : X360/PS3/Wii
- Passion for computer games
- Experience shipping at least one game.

Brighton £Good + benefits

Contact: Andrea Ref: 36174 01/09/10

This Brighton based studio is part of an extremely well known games brand. It was originally an independent studio responsible for several top selling games. It was recently taken over and now benefits from merits of a small company culture combined with the strength and support of its parent. It also enjoys a terrific location. They're currently working on projects with a number of AAA publishers and are focused on creating innovative titles with a wide appeal.

They are looking for an experienced Senior Programmer to join the team to help execute these projects. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the programming work for one of these titles and good all-round skills are critical.

Main Duties
- Key game systems architecture design and implementation
- Systems requirements capture, analysis, design, implementation and testing
- Programming mainly using C++
- Maintenance of existing systems
- Involvement in all aspects of software development through the game development cycle, supporting lead programmer

Essential Skills
- C++ programming experience
- Experience using Visual Studio .net or similar
- Strong experience of game development practices
- Experience using version control software Perforce or similar
- Experience programming at least one of these consoles : X360/PS3/Wii
- Strong verbal communicator
- Experience shipping commercial games.

Brighton £Competitive + benefits

Contact: Andrea Ref: 36173 01/09/10

This company have established themselves as an award winning developer with their first and second game and now highly successful franchise. They are currently working on 2 exciting next gen projects.
I have another excellent opportunity for the more senior artists of you out there.
This large studio needs you to be the bearer of their high standards and artistic quality.

Responsibilities

Advise, direct, and facilitate internal and external teams in development of games, across multiple next-gen platforms

Ability to manage a full spectrum of Artists, across multiple experience levels

Cross-functional collaboration and leadership.

Europe Good + relocation

Contact: Matt Ref: 36169 01/09/10

This company have established themselves as an award winning developer with their first and second game and now highly successful franchise. They are currently working on 2 exciting next gen projects.
One client that I have recently visited is looking for your environment art talents.
You will have games experience and be able to show

·Demonstrate a strong ability to create outstanding photorealistic environments within a games engine.
·Past experience of the full production process from conception through to beta and mastering of a product.

They are especially looking for

·Detail and realism
·High-poly assets and then their conversion to an in game resolution.
· A clear understanding of the normal mapping process.
· A strong understanding UV layout and how to get the best of your textures.
· Perspective for the overall scene and the bigger picture for the current task.
· Basic examples of lighting and how to make the most of the assets you create.

Knowledge and skills:
· Expertise with 3d software, Autodesk Max, Maya preferred.
· Expert with Photoshop.

Get in touch to hear more.

Midlands Competititve

Contact: Matt Ref: 36168 01/09/10

This well established studio hasa purpose to create addictive video games. Theuy work across all downloadable formats : XBLA, PSN, Wii-Ware, PC, DSi, PSP and iPhone/iTouch and Next Generation.
My client would require you to animate characters for next-gen games
You need to be technically minded. You will understand the engine requirements and limitations, and keep work optimised accordingly.

You also will have a great ability to :
Rig and animate characters
Export and test work in-game.

Knowledge of the Unreal 3 engine is a plus.

I look forward to seeing your creative reels.

South Daily rate or monthly, rolling contract basis.

Contact: Matt Ref: 36167 01/09/10

This independent games company is a leading provider of Massively Multiplayer Online Game technology. They have developed rapidly since launch, led by a managerial team with over 80 years of games experience between them who have formed a team dedicated to producing creative and groundbreaking games while having a good time doing it - a strategy which has seen them deliver a growing number of commercial and critical successes.

My client requires a Technical Artist to work on a AAA Licensed Game,. Your role will be to bridge the gap between art and programming, spanning across multiple projects, identifying potential improvements, and creating various solutions based on the requirements of the artists.

You will be a member of the art team that acts as a liaison between art and code, primarily ensuring the smooth running of asset creation, artist workflow and pipelines. This involves identifying potential improvements, and creating various solutions based on the requirements of the artists.

Midlands Great

Contact: Matt Ref: 36158 01/09/10

Our client is the worldwide leading provider and pioneer of online games with a number of awards won in the past year for the innovation and creativity. With their new technologies, they are able to realise new game concepts which contain graphics with a quality similar to that of console games but can still be played without downloading anything. A Producer is responsible for the content and characteristics (KPIs) of the game/s assigned to them, and influences the personnel make-up of the corresponding product team.
Your main task is to ensure the success of the product, which you can achieve mainly through further development (updates/features), events, and by monitoring the Community.

Responsibilities:
- Setting up, optimising and supporting production processes
- Planning, introducing, implementing and monitoring the products
- Ensuring the performance and quality that are set as targets
- Secure and binding interface communication within the Company
- Ensuring continuous operation
- KPI.

Germany €Very Good

Contact: Donna Ref: 36163 01/09/10

This Brighton based studio is part of an extremely well known games brand. It was originally an independent studio responsible for several top selling games. It was recently taken over and now benefits from merits of a small company culture combined with the strength and support of its parent. It also enjoys a terrific location. Its main focus is music and party games.

They need a Senior level Programmer. The role requires the successful applicant to work in a small team of programmers under the guidance of the R&D Director developing the companies next multiplatform engine used for multiple games across multiple platforms. The team work using agile methods.

Essential Skills
- C++ programming experience
- Experience using Visual Studio .net or similar
- Strong experience of engine tools development
- Experience using version control software Perforce or similar
- Experience programming at least one of these consoles : PS2/X360/PS3/Wii
- Passion for computer games
- Good teamwork skills
- Strong verbal communicator.

Brighton £Competitive + benefits

Contact: Andrea Ref: 36172 01/09/10

This is the Guildford studio of one of the largest independent games developers in Europe. This location is where it all started and and is an easy commute to or from London. The focus is now on web based, downloadable and social gaming.
My client is working on a PS3 title.
They require your game experience to bolster up their team.
Layout and Graphic Design skills are a large bonus.
You are proficient in 3DS Max (ideally)

Samples must show references to ‘current/ contemporary/ youth culture’ style.

South Direct to expenrience

Contact: Matt Ref: 36170 01/09/10

We are working with Sony Computer Entertainment's world class development studio in London. It has unrivalled development facilities and offers a creative and stimulating environment coupled with access to the best London has to offer from their Soho office. The Content Producer will be responsible to creating a content for online products and services that is in line with business objectives by supporting the brand and breeding consumer loyalty.

Responsibilities
- Create a broad range of creative and entertaining interactive content for online channels
- Research new game content, hardware, peripherals and industry news with a view to generating new content ideas.
- Understand and implement branding guidelines; follow industry and best practice writing guidelines.
- Edit, update and proof-read content.
- Source design assets and maintain an awareness of visual assets for Portal content.
- Build content in Flow content management system and approve for upload.
- Annotate content with territory notes and feed back on localisation queries.
- Arrange, brief in and conduct video or text-based interviews, creating transcripts where applicable.
- Review and approve content with business stakeholders.
- Manage the creation of sensitive content.
- Review existing content with a view to increasing its effectiveness.
- Plan and schedule daily/weekly content in collaboration with business stakeholders and the Content Production Manager.
- Assist with agency briefings when required.
- Disseminate knowledge of guidelines to internal and external clients.
- Foster, manage and maintain close relationships with Campaign Producers, First Party Producers and PR, Third Party Producers and PR (for news, assets and code), Online Design, Localisation and Marketing and, less frequently, with Business Affairs and the New Release team.

London £ Good + excellent benefits

Contact: Donna Ref: 36166 01/09/10

Our client is the leader online games development, with 45 game websites in 17 languages. Since 2004, they’ve created game experiences for families, teens, and kids. In addition to partnering up with top-notch game developers and publishers for gaming content, they also have several in-house game studios creating specialised high-quality games that are focused on the needs of their audiences. As the Executive Game Producer, you will take ownership of overall in-house and third-party game studios’ project management. You will report to the Game Development Director and will lead a team of three direct reports.

Responsibilities:
· Ensure that the development of all game projects occurs in a timely manner and within budget while meeting quality standards
· Collect business requirements from stakeholders and delegate work packages to producers
· Optimise project management, communication, and reporting processes and implement a solid project-management reporting structure
· Manage a team of internal and external producers
· Manage overall risk analysis and the scope of the game development process
· Coordinate projects across different departments and geographical locations

Requirements:
· Minimal HBO/Bachelor’s education in a relevant field: marketing with solid understanding of web technology
· Leadership experience
· Experience managing multiple game development projects with large teams
· Scheduling and budgeting experience
· Conflict management experience
· Outsource experience a plus
· Risk analysis experience
· Positive, responsible, team player, constructively critical, with a proven ability to motivate others
· Passion for online games will be a plus.

The Netherlands €GOOD

Contact: Donna Ref: 36164 01/09/10

We are looking for an experienced Games Producer to become a part of their development team, managing all operation of one or more titles at the same time.

Responsibilities:
- Improving the performance of games
- Seeking ways to improve player experience
- Planning and tracking resources for ongoing development
- Setting and controlling the game budget
- Driving games end-user monetization on a daily basis
- Setting performance targets for usage and revenues
- Delegating and outsourcing work packages to relevant parties
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or higher education in relevant field
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience in realising successful games
- Experience with game business models (e.g., mobile and casual/social games).

The Netherlands €Good

Contact: Donna Ref: 36162 01/09/10

This cutting edge company creates games that appeal to more than just the hardcore gamer. They design social and innovative games that everyone can enjoy without facing a steep learning curve. They have won a BAFTA award for one of their games and been nominated three times. As a Senior Project Manager you will be leading a team of Project Managers and Coordinators delivering external and internal products.

Responsibilities:
- Forecasting, planning and reporting studio resourcing plans in line with the company business plan
- Developing, tracking and managing game budgets
- Reporting progress on game spend for all projects
- Overseeing all project schedules ensuring we can deliver projects on time and on budget every time
- Constantly assessing process with a view to improvement
- Ensuring the game teams keep on track
- Constantly assessing and producing solutions to solve risk
- Managing external and third party teams
- Driving our project management methodology and processes forward
- Delivering a strategic staff development plan within the Project Management team
- Reviewing department performance

Requirements:
- At least 5 years proven project management experience
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Experience of project management methodologies
- Proven planning, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Excellent numerical and process analysis skills
- Budget analysis and management
- Career development and coaching skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Leading and delivering projects.

South £ Good

Contact: Donna Ref: 36160 01/09/10

We are working with Sony Computer Entertainment's world class development studio in London. It has unrivalled development facilities and offers a creative and stimulating environment coupled with access to the best London has to offer from their Soho office. The Online Producer will be responsible for helping the team deliver a seamless online experience in our games and corresponding websites, and will be responsible for communicating with and building a base of passionate users by establishing the kind of web presence and communication channels necessary to keep our users engaged.

Responsibilities:
- Online Development
- Drive the planning, development, testing, and release of game's web/online presence with various stakeholders
- Write and manage community marketing content such as blog posts, announcements, etc
- Respond to customer incidents on the live service
- Coordinate QA and release process of game-integrated website
- Establish new online communication channels and streamline existing ones as necessary
- Work closely with marketing & community teams to engage end users
- Interface with external agencies and departments as necessary
- Project/Team management

Requirements:
- Successfully delivered online projects from inception to completion as a producer.
- Proven track record of managing and facilitating small teams.
- PS3 and/or social gaming would be an advantage.
- Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills
- Good organisational, scheduling, & planning ability
- Strong copy writing and editing ability

Additional requirements:
- Understands internet marketing, social media, SEO, etc
- Experience working with game-integrated websites
- Technical understanding of the web, knowledge of HTML, CSS
- Project management qualifications.

London £ Good + excellent benefits

Contact: Donna Ref: 36165 01/09/10

Our client is the worldwide leading provider and pioneer of online games with a number of awards won in the past year for the innovation and creativity. With their new technologies, they are able to realise new game concepts which contain graphics with a quality similar to that of console games but can still be played without downloading anything. Responsibilities:
·Leading, supervising and coordinating the in-house localization department for native translations mainly in gaming content
·Responsible for on-time delivery of localization into 37 languages
·Expert in Software Internationalization and Globalization best practices including leading Localization Tools and work flow
·Managing and Creating translation plans to ensure a smooth integration within an agile development paradigm
·Ensure the accuracy and quality of the language translations achieving highest standards including localization bug tracking and fixing
·Ensure highest quality with a small localization testing team
·Expert in Games Grapics Localization best practices and tools
Ensure translation process and reports are finished on time, set right focus to relevant product / gaming pipe line

Requirements:
·Technical and professional knowledge – The ability to show and apply an appropriate level of expertise.
·The ability to show and apply understanding of the organization to daily working life.
·Quality and standards – The ability to achieve high standards and quality in work.
·Team skills – the ability to work collaboratively with others (mainly producers) in order to achieve common objectives.
·Developing people and communication – The ability to communicate appropriately and develop the very diverse international team
·Leadership – The ability to inspire and lead a team of more than 40 employees in 25 nationalities
·Delegation and follow up – the ability to allocate effectively decision-making and task responsibilities to people.
·Planning and organization – The ability to identify what needs to be done to achieve objectives.

Key skills/knowledge:
·Competent games experience as translator and localization lead
·Expert in Globalization and Internationalization for Web based services
·Understanding of Localisation procedures.
·Expert knowledge of Word, Excel and tracking tools (ie Jira)
·Good understanding of the development cycle and constraints
·Methodical approach to work.
·Able to motivate the international and cosmopolitan team
·Lead translator or equivalent team management with more than 5 years experience desired.
·Appreciation of languages other than English desired.

Germany € Excellent

Contact: Donna Ref: 36159 01/09/10

Our client is the worldwide leading provider and pioneer of online games with a number of awards won in the past year for the innovation and creativity. With their new technologies, they are able to realise new game concepts which contain graphics with a quality similar to that of console games but can still be played without downloading anything. Project Manager will be responsible for games developed by third parties and published by our client.

You have to have a good understanding of monetisation of games and their portal distribution.

It's also vital that you have a good understanding of games development and some technical knowledge of online space.

Germany €Very good

Contact: Donna Ref: 36161 01/09/10

This company is currently working on a third person adventure with all the elements other games only claim to have. They have an informal, creative studio and an excellent benefits package.

They currently require a Senior Technical Designer to join the team to work on AAA titles. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining clever and efficient tools for the team. They will also assist with trouble shooting on all technical issues and use the in-house scripting language for level and gameplay creation. They must have excellent communication skills.

Applicants must have excellent scripting or high-level programming skills (C# and Max script preferred) along with demonstrable experience of tool creation. At least 3 years experience in a similar role is necessary.

London £Excellent + benefits

Contact: Lucy Ref: 36157 31/08/10

Every single one of the 200 developers at this studio shares a passion for games - it shines through their impressive track record. Their advanced, integrated platform of technology & tools, which they've been evolving for 14 years, helps them maximise the care and attention to detail they put into all aspects of their work as they continue to drive towards their vision: of videogames being the world's premier form of entertainment. They're committed to making innovative, quality games. They have an exciting, varied crop of current projects and they want talented individuals to work with them. They've got a great work environment based in Cambridge, a fun university city with a good quality of life, and they make sure it's both a stimulating place to work and a meritocracy. They care about career development, encourage ideas and contribution and enthuse their staff to keep improving, whatever their chosen discipline and stage of career - They're big enough to be professional, and flexible enough for everyone to make a difference.
You will be creating the graphical interface for their future AAA title.

You will need to highlight your strong visual design skills, a good sense of motion and experience with Flash, who are used to dealing with both art and design requirements.

Traditional art skills and extensive experience with Photoshop, Flash and Illustrator are essential.

I look forward to seeing your samples.

Cambs £ Competitive

Contact: Matt Ref: 36156 31/08/10

Every single one of the 150 developers at this studio shares a passion for games - it shines through their impressive track record. Their advanced, integrated platform of technology & tools, which they've been evolving for 14 years, helps them maximise the care and attention to detail they put into all aspects of their work as they continue to drive towards their vision: of videogames being the world's premier form of entertainment. Headed by a legend in the industry this leading independent developer has a track record of games that have defined genres, been critically acclaimed and sold many millions of copies. They continue to innovate and are well known for incorporating many technological and game-play firsts. They are currently recruiting to deliver on an exceptionally strong, varied portfolio of 'next gen' projects. They offer a friendly, professional atmosphere and great working environment, are passionate about games and actively encourage individuals to develop both their skills and careers, and influence the company as a whole.
Our client is looking for experienced animators with a realistic style to work on a new Action Thriller for next gen consoles.

Successful candidates will possess a passion for animation and a strong interest in gaming, as well as the ability to portray convincing motion of a wide variety of subjects. Animations here are generated in 3D Studio Max and Character Studio - experience of 3DS Max is therefore advantageous. Industry experience is important but not essential, as long as you have examples of high quality work.

Cambridge £DOE

Contact: Matt Ref: 36155 31/08/10

This flourishing independent games developer, based in North London, has full funding from one of the industries biggest publishers and is actively developing titles for current and next gen consoles.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a AAA next generation title.
For consideration your strong portfolio will reflect examples of:
High-resolution modelling in Max and/or Z-brush.
Normal mapped game assets and detailed Environments.
You will have worked on at least 1 released title as this experience will be a great asset. Unreal skills are also desired

You will have a keen interest in playing games as well as making them.

London £45k DOE

Contact: Matt Ref: 36154 31/08/10

Our client is the worldwide leading provider and pioneer of online games with a number of awards won in the past year for the innovation and creativity. With their new technologies, they are able to realize new game concepts which contain graphics with a quality similar to that of console games but can still be played without downloading anything.
Duties;-
Promote the studio games online in an energetic and visually entertaining manner ie Splash/ Entry pages.
Vector work, UI (User Interface) and Logo creation.
Creating cutting edge motion graphics that will promote their titles in an edgy and visually appealing way.

Skills:-
Java / PHP / Flash knowledge
Knowledge of the print process.
Please add Flash / Action Script Experience in Requirements

Packages:-
Proficiency in Adobe Packages ie Fireworks/ Illustrator / Photoshop

Requirements:-
Strong folio of great creative work
Samples of previous games sites would be ideal.

Germany €Excellent

Contact: Matt Ref: 36153 31/08/10

This company was formed in 2001 with the purpose of developing high quality interactive entertainment experiences for consoles, telecom devices and personal data assistants. They are dedicated to the development of a range of titles, including its own brand of football titles, along with new sports, licensed based character productions and original concepts. They are currently working on new PSP and Nintendo DS.

My studio requires your games experience.
You will :-
drive the creative style of the projects they do.
Ensure consistency.
Help develop the skills of the existing art team.

A natural leader who gets the respect of the team.

Report to the board, sit in on the company management meetings.

Experience on HD consoles an advantage, but equally knowledgeable about getting the best out of iPhone, DS, PSP, etc.

Are you a good match for this Senior role?

South UK £45-50k

Contact: Matt Ref: 36152 31/08/10

Famed for creating some of the most original and innovative gaming moments ever seen, this company can truly label itself as a global heavyweight in the games industry. They’re always looking for fresh ideas, new angles, and different approaches to games development, and judging by their plans for the Next-Gen games market, will surely continue to astound and amaze for years to come.

This is a chance to work on something that was featured at E3

Responsibilities:

· Efficient in processing of data through game pipeline.

· Working closely with design team on planning and creating blend trees

· Creating Layout/Block-out pass performances via hand-key or motion capture.

· Motion editing performance data to final pass, pose matching, loops, blends etc



Requirements:

· Thorough understanding of the motion capture and game pipelines.

· Good understanding of creating blend trees and animation flow of game data.

· A solid understanding of traditional animation principles (timing, weight etc) and how they relate to motion captured performance

· Working knowledge of the character technical pipeline

· Proven experience working with motion editing toolsets, layering motion through additive edits. etc

· At least 3+ years experience in game/feature production.

· A passion for enabling delivery of world class performance, right through the pipeline



Specific Skills:

· Autodesk Motionbuilder or other equivalent software.

· Havok Behaviour – preferred but not essential.

South UK Contract Rates circa 25-35k

Contact: Matt Ref: 36150 27/08/10

Making games since the early 1980s, this ever-expanding company is truly pushing the boundaries of what it means to develop games in the modern era. Now developing for PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and PC, bold steps are producing big results with truly imaginative, truly innovative gaming experiences. All employees receive an excellent benefits package, including pension, health insurance and a loyalty bonus.
This fantastic studio is looking for you to add to their creative department.
Requirements:-

The ability to develop and represent game concept visual elements under the direction of designers and high concept planners.

You will have flexible skills and approaches.
Your folio must show Inspirational, mood and atmosphere
Design prototyping and analysis
Please show specific game elements such as environments, vehicles, characters, visual effects, HUDS etc.

Drop me a line to hear more.

Game and/or film experience is essential.

Midlands Up to £40k DOE

Contact: Matt Ref: 36149 27/08/10

Making games since the early 1980s, this ever-expanding company is truly pushing the boundaries of what it means to develop games in the modern era. Now developing for PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and PC, bold steps are producing big results with truly imaginative, truly innovative gaming experiences. All employees receive an excellent benefits package, including pension, health insurance and a loyalty bonus.
This fantastic studio is currently seeking your Tech animation skills.
You are needed to bridge the gap with your artistic and technical skills.
You will have a full understanding and awareness of art development process and pipelines.

The indusrty standard packages are required as usual.

Contact me directly to get the full rundown.

Midlands £40k DOE

Contact: Matt Ref: 36148 27/08/10

Making games since the early 1980s, this ever-expanding company is truly pushing the boundaries of what it means to develop games in the modern era. Now developing for PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and PC, bold steps are producing big results with truly imaginative, truly innovative gaming experiences. All employees receive an excellent benefits package, including pension, health insurance and a loyalty bonus.

This studio is working on several fronts. Their newest project is looking awesome so you have a great chance here to be a part of it.

Summary

You will be responsible for unifying the artistic vision of their project. You will be in charge of both the games visual appearance and quality, directing this vision and communicating it to the project team, client and studio.

You will be responsible for the day to day management of the projects art team ensuring they are working at an optimum level and within the specified art style and technical guidelines at all times.

To hear more drop me a line.

Midlands circa £48k DOE

Contact: Matt Ref: 36147 27/08/10

This studio in the North of England has been producing world class games for a decade, is well funded and offers a great career structure. This is a great chance to work on an upcoming action title.

This impressive studio is looking to add to it's Technical art Rostrum

Role Requirements
· High level of Maya experience
· Knowledge of large scale production pipelines
· Excellent communication skills
· Understanding of current gaming technologies, Normal Maps, Deferred Rendering, Light Mapping, CG Shader Coding, etc
· MEL, Python, and/or LUA scripting.

Other Information

· Maya SDK API (C++ / Python) preferable
· C##, PHP or SQL knowledge advantageous
· Knowledge of Build Process Pipelines.

North West £DOE

Contact: Matt Ref: 36146 27/08/10

This new independent development studio is made up of passionate and talented team players who are committed to shipping great games, taking full ownership and having fun while doing it. They retain a small family culture which will encourage people's talent, treat people fairly, and reward people well. Their goal is to build a great reputation as an independent studio that ships innovative console games that are both commercially and critically successful.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be an integral member of an efficient games team with license to run away with your creativity..
They are seeking experienced, passionate, technically proficient artists who understand the need for great attention to detail
We are currently looking for a Senior Technical Artist to come and join our art team. This is a great opportunity to work in an innovative creative studio.
Your Technical knowledge is highly sought after.

You will need to figure out how to deliver innovative looks and necessary pipelines for the art team.

They are developing for the PS3 now. Therefore, experience using a variety of 3d packages, and having an understanding of the requirements of shipping console games is a must.

In addition to relevant experience the successful person must have;

· A breadth of artistic styles
· An ability to think in 3D
· Drawings/sketches that display their skills as well as any modelling and texture work.
· Excellent sense of form, weight (mass), and volume
· Good use of light and shadow
· An understanding of optimisation
· Excellent sense of scale and level of finish
· A background in architecture is an advantage.

Guildford £Great DoE

Contact: Matt Ref: 36145 27/08/10

This company is an ambitious new developer in Germany, they are currently working on an upcoming Multiplayer first person shooter.

Position Requirements
- A realistic approach/style is preferred for this role
- Good understanding of visual communication
- A strong ability of thinking in 3D
- Good use of line, light and shadows
- Experience in developing exceptional presentation materials in black & white, color and physical 3D (mockups, actual models, sculptures etc.)
- Good ability to visually and verbally communicate complex mechanical and emotional concepts
- Ability to work within a style including a style set by another artist/art director
- Excellent drawing and traditional illustration skills in a variety of media.

Germany £DOE

Contact: Matt Ref: 36143 27/08/10

This strong team is looking for another key hire. They are currently working on a Xbox 360 and Playstation3 title.

This studio requires an outstanding folio to proceed with this role.
Ideally you have worked in the games sector already. A film background will also be considered.
You will be able to show a range of styles.
You will have the ability to approach various subject matters

I look forward to your application. They are aiming to make the best game so they have a special interest in the best concept artists =).

Midlands £Excellent + Royalties

Contact: Matt Ref: 36141 27/08/10

Our client based in Quebec, Canada, is a progressive gaming company with a fantastic reputation in the industry which rewards its employees with a great salary and excellent benefits including relocation package for those candidates living abroad or away from Quebec City.
My clientt seeks an FX artuist with 2-3 years experience to join their ranks.
We ideally need 3dS Max and Photoshop experience
Your folio needs to show strong attention to detail
You will need to recreate FX in a partilce editor and have strong texture skills

Get in touch to hear a full spec.

Canada CAN $

Contact: Matt Ref: 36139 27/08/10

This cutting edge company create games that appeal to more than the hardcore gamer. They design social and innovative games that everyone can enjoy, without facing a steep learning curve. Their first product, DJ: Decks & FX on PlayStation2, was published by Sony Computer Entertainment in September 2004. They have also worked on Sony's EyeToy® and SingStar™ products. Every game they've worked on has been BAFTA nominated.

As the new Lead Artist you'll be working with an established team of around a dozen artists

You will be able to bring strong team management and interpersonal skills.
Previous experience of managing an Art Team on at least one shipped title
You will need to demonstrate a flexibility in style
Ideally they need expert Knowledge of 3ds Max and Photoshop
You will maintain the art asset production schedule on time and within budget

Your CV and demo will prove how good you are, drop me a line.

South East £ Circa £40k

Contact: Matt Ref: 36137 27/08/10