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I was just checking out the usual Australian game developer sites when I came accross new openings, Auran is hiring for the first time in ages, including many artist positions. Pandemic, Microforte, Krome and other still have positions open too.
I guess always around this time they are looking for new comers, like every year there's a flood (well not quite a flood) of new job openings at all Australian Studios.
The positions don't say whether they're for the US or Aussie office, so that's where the confusion may lay.
Chris Bowden
http://brain.gamekey.com/
Thanks for the report. I'll post this on the main page. Yes, Microforte have been hiring for a while, and I think a lot of studios like Krome have a 'always looking' policy.. Anyway, here's the Auran job post below for those who clicked the link on the main page... source : http://www.auran.com/auran/careers.htm
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As an interactive entertainment company, our focus is on the innovative creation of computer games and the technology which drives them. We are seeking Programmers, Artists and a Game Designer with a keen interest in the interactive entertainment industry to join our talented games and development teams. Your passion for games and the desire to be creative in a technically challenging environment will see you rewarded with an excellent range of benefits.
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated for all positions advertised, based on suitable skills and experience. To pursue this opportunity, email careers@auran.com with your application. Your application should address your skills according to the role's requirements listed below. Please note that all vacancies are full time positions in our Brisbane, Australia office.
Please only forward your application if your qualifications meet the listed requirements for the positions vacant.
If your desired position is not listed please visit this website regularly for new vacancies.
Programmer - Games
As a programmer you will be primarily responsible for programming implementation of a high quality for use in Auran Games franchises and related products along with your team members.
Required Qualifications/Education
University education with a degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science - desired
Strong C and C++ programming skills formed from 3 years experience - desired
Strong 3D programming skills
Console experience - desired
Excellent analytical skills
Collision system experience - desired
Interest in the interactive entertainment industry
Experience working within a team environment necessary
Position starts early 2003
3D Artist - Games
The 3D Artist will be primarily responsible for designing, illustrating and creating world-class art assets for use in Auran Games franchises and related products.
Required Qualifications/Education
Minimum 2 years games industry experience working primarily as a 3D Artist or equivalent - required
Proven experience and knowledge with 3D Studio Max 4, Photoshop 5 (and relevant plug-ins) and Character Studio 2 - required
Proven knowledge and experience of in-game art asset production - required
Proven ability to create and texture high quality 3D models -required
Proven design and illustration skills - required
Understand the current technology as it relates to art production within the games industry
Ability to work within a team environment - required.
Position starts early 2003
2D/3D Artist - Games
The 2D/3D Artist will be primarily responsible for designing, illustrating and creating world-class art assets for use in Auran Games franchises and related products.
Required Qualifications/Education
Minimum 2 years games industry experience working primarily as a 3D Artist or equivalent - required
Proven design and illustration skills - required
Proven ability to create 2D images, 3D models and texture high quality 3D models - required
Understand the current technology as it relates to art production within the games industry.
Proven experience and knowledge of Photoshop 5 - required
Ability to work within a team environment - required
Position starts early 2003
3D Animator - Games
The 3D Animator will be primarily responsible for designing, illustrating and creating 3D models and animations for use in Auran Games franchises and related products.
Required Qualifications/Education
Minimum 2 years games industry experience working primarily as a 3D Animator or equivalent - required
Proven design and illustration skills - required
Proven 3D computer generated character animation skills -required.
Proven people [two legged] and animals/beasts [four legged] animation skills - required
Proven ability to create and texture high quality 3D models - required
Proven knowledge and experience of in-game art asset production - required
Understand the current technology as it relates to art production within the games industry.
Proven experience and knowledge with 3D Studio Max 4, Photoshop 5 (and relevant plug-ins) and Character Studio 2 - required
Ability to work within a team environment - required
Position starts early 2003
Game Designer
As a Game Designer you will be primarily responsible for coordinating and facilitating the game design process for use in Auran Games franchises and related products by acting in a creative, editorial and administrative capacity with regards to design documents and peripheral materials.
Required Qualifications/Education
A proven track record of design work on existing titles
A high degree of familiarity with, and an active interest in, computer games and electronic entertainment products of all genres on all platforms - required
A mind diposed towards creative but practical ideas - required
Ability to work both in a team and autonomously, often in demanding and stressful situations.
Advanced level of computer literacy - required
Experience coordinating or participating in the completion of other electronic entertainment projects - required
Demonstratated ability to initiate, maintain and distribute design documents.
Ability to work within time and budgetary constraints - required