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Sidhe is currently looking to fill three full time, on-site roles to work on exciting projects for PS2, Xbox, PC and PSP. Specifically, these roles are a senior programmer, a programmer, and an animator.
Read below for position and application requirements.
Senior Programmer
Required experience profile
- University Computer Science degree or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years games industry experience including work on at least one published console title
- Strong C++ programming and math skills
- Extensive experience in software engineering, and object oriented design and programming techniques
- Thorough understanding of the game production process
- Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience in developing AI, 3D graphics, networking, and/or physics game systems beneficial
- Team management experience desirable but not required
Programmer
Required experience profile
- University Computer Science degree or equivalent
- Strong C++ programming and math skills
- Understanding of object oriented design and programming techniques
- Comfortable working in a managed team environment
- Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Good communication skills
- Professional game development experience desirable but not required
- Knowledge of AI, 3D graphics, sound, or physics principles beneficial
- Experience in large, team based software projects preferred
Animator
Required experience profile
- Strong ability to produce realistic and stylistic 3D character animation
- Intuitive understanding of all animation principles such as timing, momentum, and weighting
- Can consistently produce high quality animation
- Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Comfortable working in a managed team environment
- Good communication skills
- Professional game development experience desirable but not required
- Good working knowledge of Maya and animation systems beneficial
- 3D modelling, texturing, and/or traditional art skills beneficial
- Experience in motion capture, character rigging, and non character animation preferred
Programmers should supply a full CV and examples of C++ source code. Animators should supply a full CV and showreel on VHS, DVD, or CDROM. Candidates should send their application to jobs@sidhe.co.nz or
Sidhe Interactive
PO Box 6203
Marion Square
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND