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? Australia's largest game developer and publisher
? Be part of a global team, accessing a wealth of experience and knowledge within the THQ group
? Licensed and new intellectual properties
THQ Studio Australia, based in sunny Brisbane, Australia, is a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. Founded in January 2003 as part of THQ Inc., THQ Studio Australia now employs more than 75 talented staffdeveloping on all major console platforms, including Microsoft Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii.
Brisbane is famous for its great weather, relaxed lifestyle, and friendly people. It's within this young, energetic and growing city that THQ Studio Australia has created its own friendly and professional environment, creating globally competitive products for the world's biggest markets.
Senior QA Tester
The Senior QA Tester is responsible for ensuring the QA team follows quality guidelines and processes during the development of a game, and management of internal and external bug databases. This position will report directly to the QA Manager.
Position:-
? Perform various testing on all game products
? Responsible for cross divisional communication
? Assist with test case creation and execution and QA task allocation
? Organising and creating builds for testing and delivery
? Assist with organisation and execution of focus tests
Requirements:-
? Enthusiasm for and knowledge of video games in general
? QA testing experience required
? Knowledge of QA and QA processes
? Programming / Scripting experience desired
? University Education desired
Programming Manager
? Excellent international career opportunity with global visibility
? Drive and implement new technology strategies and initiatives
? Salary up to 100k, plus additional benefits and relocation support
This newly created role due to business growth, reports directly to the General Manager is responsible for the programming function across the project teams. As a potential successor to the Regional Technical Director this role is not only responsible for game programming but also involved in future technical direction in the region. Key responsibilities of this position include:-
? Recruiting and developing technical talent, ensuring sufficient resource coverage and effective talent management.
? Mentoring and training programming team.
? Driving programming schedules, including process improvements, and identifying any potential production risks.
? Troubleshooting and driving efficient programming practices and new areas of programming development.
To succeed in this role you will be a strong team player, effective communicator and have a passion for technology. Key position requirements include:-
? Bachelor Degree in computer science or equivalent.
? Demonstrated Game Programming experience on two or more completed titles.
? Proven track record in effectively managing employees and building successful teams.
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with a methodical and patient demeanor.
? Strong 3D math background - must be able to solve 3D math problems unattended.
Lead Programmer
As our business continues to grow and thrive, this newly created role reports directly to the Programming Manager and is responsible for the programming functions within a game project team. As a potential successor to the Programming Manager this role is not only responsible for game programming within the team but also involved in future technical direction across the studio. Key responsibilities of this position include:-
Position:-
? Assist with the recruitment and development of technical talent, ensuring sufficient resource coverage and effective team cohesion.
? Create, implement and maintain a programming schedule including the identification of any potential production risks.
? Architect and implement high-risk code development.
? Lead the support of designers, artists and sound developers as clients of the programming team.
To succeed in this role you will be a strong team player and have a passion for technology. Key position requirements include:-
? Bachelor Degree in computer science or equivalent.
? Demonstrated Game Programming experience on at least one completed title.
? Proven track record in effectively managing employees and building successful teams.
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with a methodical and patient demeanor.
? Strong 3D math background - must be able to solve 3D math problems
Senior Programmer
The Senior Programmer will be responsible for the implementation of complex game and tool code according to technical and game design documents. This position will report directly to the Lead Programmer.
Position:-
? Develop and code game systems
? Implementation of complex game and tool code according to technical and game design documents.
? Work with the Lead Programmer to design complex components and architecture of the game
? Responsible for the most complex systems in the game development
? Ensure high quality code
? Perform functional testing on their code
? Fix bugs
Requirements:-
? Game Programming experience on one or more completed titles
? PS2 systems level experience
? Strong 3D math background - Must be able to solve 3D math problems unattended.
? Bachelor degree in computer science or equivalent
? Proven ability in at least one of the following: AI - Creating life-like behaviour models, Graphics ? Implementing advanced visual effects, Physics ? Enhancing game play with realistic interactions
? Strong C and C++ skills
Lead Artist
The Lead Artist is responsible for managing the art team in production and refinement of assets. It is also their responsibility to allocate resources (both people and time) per project. This position will report directly to the Art Director.
Position:-
? Set and maintain art quality standards
? Develop and maintain style guide and art pipeline documents?
? Determine asset completion assessment
? Input into technology features and game design
? Manage day to day activities of the art team
Requirements:-
? Significant game industry experience with experience in a lead role
? Ability to schedule in MS Project
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with a methodical and patient demeanor
? Proven ability in at least two of the following: 3D environment creation, character and/or prop modeling, user interface design, pre-visualization, graphic design, particle FX, MEL script/
? University degree in Art preferable
? Love of games and multiple genres greatly appreciated.
Sound Engineer
The Sound Engineer is responsible for planning and creating all activities related to sound. This position will report directly to the Director of Design.
Position:-
? Implementation of supplied music tracks
? Editing and implementation of VO tracks
? Creation and implementation of sound assets
? Responsibility for the entire audio environment
? Frequent communication with production team
Requirements:-
? Audio industry experience including two completed titles
? Experience in audio production and implementation using sound editing software
? Understanding of Music and composition is an advantage but is not required
? A knowledge of the art and science of telling a story with sound
? Enthusiasm and knowledge of video games in general
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Senior Game Designer
The Senior Game Designer is responsible for creative writing, object placement and scripting/implementation of the world in a game structure. They must be capable of technical documentation outlining the theoretical application of game systems. This position will report directly to the Lead Designer.
Position:-
? Create and execute level and system design documents
? Design game systems ranging from combat, through puzzle design to interface flow
? Proven ability to sell a gaming idea
? Supervise the implementation of game systems
? Maintain excellent communication with the Lead Designer
? Populate game worlds
? Script various gaming experiences
? Tune and balance levels, puzzles, combat etc as required
Requirements:-
? Significant game industry experience including one published title and subsequent production experience from concept to delivery
? Proven ability to design engaging gaming experiences
? Ability to rapidly conceptualize and solve problems in 3D space
? Creative writing skills a distinct advantage
? Knowledge of some art tools advantageous
? Comprehensive knowledge of game genres and platforms
? Highly motivated and organized
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Contact: - If you would like to know more please contact Andrew Kirkby at:-
Email: akirkby@thq.com
Phone: +61 3 9914 9944
Applications: - Please submit all applications via the THQ Career Center at http://thq.kenexa.com/thq/cc/Home.ss