Volunteer

Sidhe is looking for 3 talented, experienced and passionate Senior programmers to work on exciting new projects for the PS3/360/Wii and PC platforms.

Desired experience profile:

Required:

• Computer science degree or equivalent
• Extensive C++ experience – at least 5 years commercial experience
• At least 3 years experience on one or more of PS3, 360 or Wii with at least 1 published title on these platforms

Desirable:

• Physics, AI, or other simulation expertise
• Networking and online multiplayer experience
• Strong background in 3D Math and applications to computer graphics
• Experience with modern programmable shader languages and hardware – Cg, HLSL, GLSL
• Hardware specific optimisation
• End to end content and graphics production e.g. from Maya to engine
• Experience with the Maya API(s) a bonus – (Python/MEL)
• Modern Lighting & shadowing techniques – BRDF lighting methods, Spherical harmonics, image based lighting
• Offline content processing/data munging and data management
• Modern 3D animation systems and techniques
• Parallel programming experience

Optional:

• Post processing/Full screen effects
• Particle systems
• Visual Effects

All candidates should supply a full CV and also send source code, examples, or showreel on print, DVD, CDROM, or link to a complete online resource as appropriate. Candidates should send their application to careers@sidhe.co.nz or

Sidhe
PO Box 6203
Marion Square
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND

If you have any questions about the roles or the submission process, feel free to email and ask.

Regards

Mario Wynands

Managing Director
Sidhe

Team name:
Kicked in the Pants Entertainment (not a registered company)

Project name:
Concrete Jungle.

Brief description:
Concrete Jungle is a side-scrolling beat-em-up game akin to arcade video games and video games popular in the 1990s (examples include Streets of Rage and 2 Crude Dudes and Final Fight). This game will be a throwback to those games that are hard to gain access to since video arcades are diminishing and the old home game consoles are no longer in production. The game will utilise all the advantages of modern gaming technology (in terms of visual art, audio production and programming) to engage the user in long-term play.

Concrete Jungle will use a simple Role-Playing Game function, where the player can customise the appearance of the avatar, and at the end of every stage, tokens gained can be exchanged for skill upgrades and new weapons. This will ensure that after the player has stopped playing the game for the first time, they will want to come back to the game, as they have become involved in their avatar’s progression.

In order for this game to work, engaging the player into a believable world and characters partnered with sophisticated and exciting game-play will be crucial to the game’s design and development. This is because many of today’s popular offline games require an average of 20 hours to play, while popular MMORPG's require months play.

The art style in Concrete Jungle will be similar to games like Streets of Rage where exaggeration was widely used to make a visual impact within the game. This game will utilise today’s technology in order to produce a believable 16-bit

Target aim:
We have not made specific plans in terms of making money from this project. We are working on this project because we have a strong affection for games and the games industry as a whole. We appreciate the hard work other developers put into their craft, and our direct aim is to put our passion into practise by creating a game for others to enjoy. If in the future the game is successful we would definitely like to make more and hopefully start a small flash based gaming company.

Compensation:
This is a purely volunteer project, but if all is successful, with the game and people demand more. We will certainly work out a payment plan for each person that worked on the project. If they wanted to,and any future projects done with us.

Technology:
We want to release our game via web browsers and flash game portals such as newgrounds, armor games etc etc. We have played other flash beat em up games, and have found this to be a great means for independent developers to release their products. We are currently looking at using Flash.

Talent needed:
At this stage we are looking for people to help us so we can start development. We need 1 illustrators for the conceptualizing, 1 flash artist/animator/programmer to put it all together and make it work, No commercial experience is necessary, we are primarily looking for people who put passion for interactive games ahead of commercialism and the wanting of wealth. For illustrators, we need one person for the stage backgrounds, items and weapons the other for the character concepts and character moves. For the flash artist/animator/programmer, we a looking for someone with a deep understanding and knowledge of games and flash.

Team structure:
We are a small team of amateur designers who are passionate about what we are working on and interactive games in general. We have no commercial experience, but are taking a leap of faith and attempting to make a game that will be enjoyed by many people. There are two of us in the team who have been around since day one.

Website:
We haven't a website at this moment, as we are in the design stage. However, we do plan on showcasing the progress via a development blog if the team member agree to having there work viewed there.

Contacts:
You can in touch with us by contacting Simon. Simon is the man who talks to all our new members and introduces them to the project we are working on. He's been on board since day one and knows the project inside out and back to front. His email address is simon.mucha85@gmail.com

Additional Info:
We don't want to give away too much at this stage, but we are serious about what we are doing, and if you have a passion for games, or just want to help out the 'little guys', feel free to enquire!

Feedback:
Any feedback is welcome as long as it is intelligent and constructive. Calling us idiots will not help us improve our design skills, so don't bother.

We are looking for two talented and driven concept artists to work on a fixed-term fulltime basis within our concept art and design team in our Wellington studio.

Operating within a highly creative and collaborative team-focussed environment, our concept artists work closely with other art and design staff to develop and realise all manner of characters, environments and props for our games.

Ideal candidates should possess:

• A demonstrable and mature artistic ability
• The capacity to adapt and work across a diverse range of artistic styles
• The ability to communicate effectively and with confidence
• A proven track record for contributing towards successful creative industry projects
• The capacity to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• A developed understanding and appreciation of the medium of video games

If this sounds like you then please send your application to us - including a copy of your portfolio and CV - via the contact details provided below.

Sidhe
PO Box 6203
Marion Square
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND
Email: careers@sidhe.co.nz
Web: www.sidhe.co.nz

We are looking for a skilled texture artist to work on a fixed-term fulltime basis within our Wellington studio.

Operating within a highly creative and team-focussed environment, our texture artists work closely with other production art staff to skin all manner of characters, environments and props for our games.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A demonstrable ability to paint
• The capacity to adapt and work across a diverse range of artistic styles
• A developed appreciation for surface texture, light and form – and how those elements relate to and interact with one another
• The capacity to effectively interpret concept art (and other source material) into first-rate textures for use in a 3D environment
• The ability to deliver a consistently high level of quality output at both high and low resolutions
• The ability to communicate effectively and with confidence
• The capacity to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• A proven track record for contributing towards successful creative industry projects
• A developed understanding and appreciation of the medium of video games

If this sounds like you then please send your application to us - including a copy of your portfolio and CV - via the contact details provided below.

Sidhe
PO Box 6203
Marion Square
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND
Email: careers@sidhe.co.nz
Web: www.sidhe.co.nz

Sidhe is looking for 2 talented, experienced and passionate Senior graphics programmers to work on exciting new projects for the PS3/360/Wii and PC platforms.

Desired experience profile:

Required:

• Computer science degree or equivalent
• Extensive C++ experience – at least 5 years commercial experience
• Experience with modern programmable shader languages and hardware – Cg, HLSL, GLSL – minimum 4 years experience
• At least 3 years experience on one or more of PS3, 360 or Wii with at least 1 published title on these platforms
• Strong background in 3D Math and applications to computer graphics

Desirable:

• Hardware specific optimisation
• End to end content and graphics production e.g. from Maya to engine
• Experience with the Maya API(s) a bonus – (Python/MEL)
• Modern Lighting & shadowing techniques – BRDF lighting methods, Spherical harmonics, image based lighting
• Offline content processing/data munging
• Modern 3D animation systems and techniques
• Parallel programming experience

Optional:

• Post processing/Full screen effects
• Particle systems
• Visual Effects

All candidates should supply a full CV and also send source code, examples, or showreel on print, VHS, DVD, CDROM, or link to a complete online resource as appropriate. Candidates should send their application to careers@sidhe.co.nz or

Sidhe
PO Box 6203
Marion Square
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND

If you have any questions about the roles or the submission process, feel free to email and ask.

Regards

Mario Wynands

Managing Director
Sidhe

I'm looking for a character animator with Motionbuilder skills for contract work. Maya and motion-capture experience will be beneficial.

Please send your resume and showreel link to:

Conor O'Kane
cokane@cokane.com

Valhalla Studios is Expanding into Melbourne & You can Own a Piece of the Pie! We've recently set up in Melbourne to coordinate it's studio rollout and are looking for more talented partners.

Valhalla Studios is a Self-Sustaining Independent Game Studio & Training College est 2007.

Over the past two years we have perfected a model of business that doesn't rely on Publishers backing to stay afloat, allowing us the freedom and time to make truly new titles.

We are opening a limited number of new studios in Brisbane and Melbourne; and in order to achieve our vision we require a handful of extraordinary people to partner with us.

This model of ownership purchase requires little cash upfront; we assist with acquiring required capital by supplying bank financials and accounting support. We've received feedback from current applicants that this opportunity appears too good to be true, though the successful applicants from our first round of partnering can now vouch for the fact we're serious.

What we're looking for in potential owners:
• A genuine enthusiasm & deep passion for Games & Games Development.
• At least 2 years Industry experience & 1 release .
• A skillset able to fulfil one of the following roles:
○ Lead Designer - Create or refine a truly innovative game mechanic that is most of all fun; C# Coding Experience preferred.
○ Producer - Inspire & Coach the team, delivering project milestones on-time, every time; Intermediate Art skills in industry standard 2D & 3D Packages (Photoshop & Max preferred).
○ Lead Artist - Mentor & support the art team; Art Skills as above in an Advanced capacity.

The Opportunity would give you:

• Extensive creative licence over Titles that your studio makes; and significant input into how they are made.
• A secure salary based role in the company (Lead Designer, Producer or Lead Artist).
• Leadership over 60 passionate Part Time employees
• Profit Share of 5% which could potentially result in an additional income of $35k- $280k (+ for a hit as there is no cap) per year
• Your creative input and ownership interest in the studio will also result in additional potential passive income, as a result of your partial rights to the IP of each Title developed in your studio
• As an added incentive, all qualifying partners will receive part ownership through a pool of all studios, including partial rights to the IP and Profit Shares of all Titles made by the group.
• Qualifying partners will also be invited to sit on the Board for Creative Direction which has direct and significant influence over the development of future titles by the Studios
• All partners will be invited to the Annual Valhalla Retreat - an all expenses paid holiday, to celebrate the years successes.

Ownership of your own studio has never been closer to your reach than through this opportunity; especially considering the major risk factors in studio ownership are the responsibility of Valhalla Studios including:

• Financials for the company (in particular Paying Wages).
• Liaisons with Government bodies & Potential Publishers
• Marketing, branding & sales.
• All financial risk of Leases, Cashflow etc.

What this means is you will not have to put a cent more into the business past your initial buyin; Just Get Creative , Get Innovative and produce a game that is potentially the next hit.

If this sounds like the chance that you've been waiting for, or think it could be, you can send a confidential enquiry (including a resume with Mobile detail) directly to our Founder & President - Elphie Coyle at:

elphie@elphie.com.au

Note, you will need to do the Spam Arrest Verification. Elphie will then personally contact you to arrange a time to meet and visit our Brisbane Studio.

Valhalla Studios
"Making Dreams Reality"

About the work:

The position is for a 2 month project with the possibility of future freelance work.
Our client requires a 1-2min sci-fi cinematic using an existing robot model. A new set design is required as well as some modifications to the current model.
The current model is already mapped with shaders, is rigged and ready to animate with Maya (some modifications may be required). Any additional robots will be based on the current model with added modifications.

Skill Requirements:

- Intermediate understanding of modelling and texturing within Maya 2009
- Advanced ability to rig and animate full body models & inorganic models/items.
- Good understanding of mental ray rendering and shaders.
- Good communication and workflow organisational skills.

Please sumbit your CV and showreel to matt 'AT' sipkamedia 'DOT' com

Hi Everyone,

I am an aspiring 3D artist with dreams of creating video games for others to enjoy. I am currently studying Game Development (Art) so I have the skills to create 3D assets for games, but lack the valuable experience required to break into the industry as a professional. On top of that, game development is a team effort and I can’t do this alone. I need other like minded people who are passionate about making games to contribute. Prodominately I am looking for other Artists and Programmers.

This is a free and open source initative purely for the fun of making games and the valuable experience that goes along with it.

I am based in Melbourne but if you live elsewhere then you can still get involved.

If you are interested then send me an email at me_loko@hotmail.com and I can keep in touch and let you know developments and meeting times, etc.

There has already been a great response and I look forward to seeing what tallents people can bring to the team.

I envision this to be a small scale project but it all depends how many people want to jump on board.

If you have and suggestions feedback or addional ideas then let me know!

Regards,

me_loko@hotmail.com

EXPERIENCED 3D ANIMATOR

Serious game developer is looking for an experienced 3D Animator to work in our Brisbane office. If you are a top talent looking for a challenging permanent position, then Real Serious is where you need to be.

SKILLS

· Experience in animating and rigging characters, vehicles and machinery.

· Lighting and modeling skills a bonus

· Experience with MAX Script and HAVOC physics engine a bonus

· Excellent communication, time-management and organisational skills

· Team orientated, task driven, self-motivated, innovative, proactive and passionate

· Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities

· Works well under deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

· Proficient in AutoDesk 3DS MAX

· Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

· Art-related degree and/or comparable professional experience a bonus

PORFOLIO SUBMISSION

To be considered, please have an up to date folio with high resolution examples of your work.

CONTACT

jobs@realseriousgames.com

3:00PM Thursday 13th August, 2009

An opportunity exists at Infinite Interactive for a number of short term casual QA positions.

Preference will be given to applicants who have had some previous QA experience, but these positions would also suit a junior, recent graduate, or relatively-inexperienced person.

Duration of the position will be at least 4 weeks, and probably no longer than 6-8 weeks.

Please send a short cover letter and a CV to jobs@infinite-interactive.com

Thank you!

Valhalla Studios is Expanding & You can Own a Piece of the Pie!
 
Valhalla Studios is a Self-Sustaining Independent Game Studio & Training College est 2007.
 
Over the past two years we have perfected a model of business that doesn't rely on Publishers  backing to stay afloat, allowing us the freedom and time to make truly new titles.
 
We are opening a limited number of new studios in Brisbane and Melbourne; and in order to achieve our vision we require a handful of extraordinary people to partner with us.

What we're looking for in potential owners:
• A genuine enthusiasm & deep passion for Games & Games Development.
• At least 2 years Industry experience & 1 release .
• A skillset able to fulfil one of the following roles:
○ Lead Designer - Create or refine a truly innovative game mechanic that is most of all fun; C# Coding Experience preferred.
○ Producer - Inspire & Coach the team, delivering project milestones on-time, every time; Intermediate Art skills in industry standard 2D & 3D Packages (Photoshop & Max preferred).
○ Lead Artist - Mentor & support the art team; Art Skills as above in an Advanced capacity.

The Opportunity would give you:
 
• Extensive creative licence over Titles that your studio makes; and significant input into how they are made.
• A secure salary based role in the company (Lead Designer, Producer or Lead Artist).
• Leadership over 60 passionate Part Time  employees 
• Profit Share  of 5% which could potentially result in an additional income of   $35k- $280k per year
• Your creative input and ownership interest in the studio will also result in additional potential passive income, as a result of your partial rights to the IP of each Title developed in your studio     
• As an added incentive, all qualifying partners will receive part ownership through a pool of all studios, including partial rights to the IP and Profit Shares of all Titles made by the group.
• Qualifying partners will also be invited to sit on the Board for Creative Direction which has direct and significant influence over the development of future titles by the Studios
• All partners will be invited to the Annual Valhalla Retreat - an all expenses paid holiday, to celebrate the years successes.
 
Ownership of your own studio has never been closer to your reach than through this opportunity; especially considering the major risk factors in studio ownership are the responsibility of Valhalla Studios including:
 
• Financials for the company (in particular Paying Wages).
• Liaisons with Government bodies & Potential Publishers
• Marketing, branding & sales.
• All financial risk of Leases, Cashflow etc.
 
What this means is you will not have to put a cent more into the business past your initial buyin; Just Get Creative , Get Innovative  and produce a game that  is potentially the next hit.
 
If this sounds like the chance that you've been waiting for, or think it could be, you can send a confidential enquiry (including a resume with Mobile detail) directly to our Founder & President - Elphie Coyle at:

elphie@elphie.com.au

Note, you will need to do the Spam Arrest Verification. Elphie will then personally contact you to arrange a time to meet and visit our Brisbane Studio.

Valhalla Studios
"Making Dreams Reality"

Valhalla Studios is Expanding & You can Own a Piece of the Pie!
 
Valhalla Studios is a Self-Sustaining Independent Game Studio & Training College est 2007.
 
Over the past two years we have perfected a model of business that doesn't rely on Publishers  backing to stay afloat, allowing us the freedom and time to make truly new titles.
 
We are opening a limited number of new studios in Brisbane and Melbourne; and in order to achieve our vision we require a handful of extraordinary people to partner with us.

What we're looking for in potential owners:
• A genuine enthusiasm & deep passion for Games & Games Development.
• At least 2 years Industry experience & 1 release .
• A skillset able to fulfil one of the following roles:
○ Lead Designer - Create or refine a truly innovative game mechanic that is most of all fun; C# Coding Experience preferred.
○ Producer - Inspire & Coach the team, delivering project milestones on-time, every time; Intermediate Art skills in industry standard 2D & 3D Packages (Photoshop & Max preferred).
○ Lead Artist - Mentor & support the art team; Art Skills as above in an Advanced capacity.

The Opportunity would give you:
 
• Extensive creative licence over Titles that your studio makes; and significant input into how they are made.
• A secure salary based role in the company (Lead Designer, Producer or Lead Artist).
• Leadership over 60 passionate Part Time  employees 
• Profit Share  of 5% which could potentially result in an additional income of   $35k- $280k per year
• Your creative input and ownership interest in the studio will also result in additional potential passive income, as a result of your partial rights to the IP of each Title developed in your studio     
• As an added incentive, all qualifying partners will receive part ownership through a pool of all studios, including partial rights to the IP and Profit Shares of all Titles made by the group.
• Qualifying partners will also be invited to sit on the Board for Creative Direction which has direct and significant influence over the development of future titles by the Studios
• All partners will be invited to the Annual Valhalla Retreat - an all expenses paid holiday, to celebrate the years successes.
 
Ownership of your own studio has never been closer to your reach than through this opportunity; especially considering the major risk factors in studio ownership are the responsibility of Valhalla Studios including:
 
• Financials for the company (in particular Paying Wages).
• Liaisons with Government bodies & Potential Publishers
• Marketing, branding & sales.
• All financial risk of Leases, Cashflow etc.
 
What this means is you will not have to put a cent more into the business past your initial buyin; Just Get Creative , Get Innovative  and produce a game that  is potentially the next hit.
 
If this sounds like the chance that you've been waiting for, or think it could be, you can send a confidential enquiry (including a resume with Mobile detail) directly to our Founder & President - Elphie Coyle at:

elphie@elphie.com.au

Note, you will need to do the Spam Arrest Verification. Elphie will then personally contact you to arrange a time to meet and visit our Brisbane Studio.

Valhalla Studios
"Making Dreams Reality"

Valhalla Studios is Expanding & You can Own a Piece of the Pie!
 
Valhalla Studios is a Self-Sustaining Independent Game Studio & Training College est 2007.
 
Over the past two years we have perfected a model of business that doesn't rely on Publishers  backing to stay afloat, allowing us the freedom and time to make truly new titles.
 
We are opening a limited number of new studios in Brisbane and Melbourne; and in order to achieve our vision we require a handful of extraordinary people to partner with us.

What we're looking for in potential owners:
• A genuine enthusiasm & deep passion for Games & Games Development.
• At least 2 years Industry experience & 1 release .
• A skillset able to fulfil one of the following roles:
○ Lead Designer - Create or refine a truly innovative game mechanic that is most of all fun; C# Coding Experience preferred.
○ Producer - Inspire & Coach the team, delivering project milestones on-time, every time; Intermediate Art skills in industry standard 2D & 3D Packages (Photoshop & Max preferred).
○ Lead Artist - Mentor & support the art team; Art Skills as above in an Advanced capacity.

  The Opportunity would give you:
 
• Extensive creative licence over Titles that your studio makes; and significant input into how they are made.
• A secure salary based role in the company (Lead Designer, Producer or Lead Artist).
• Leadership over 60 passionate Part Time  employees 
• Profit Share  of 5% which could potentially result in an additional income of   $35k- $280k per year
• Your creative input and ownership interest in the studio will also result in additional potential passive income, as a result of your partial rights to the IP of each Title developed in your studio     
• As an added incentive, all qualifying partners will receive part ownership through a pool of all studios, including partial rights to the IP and Profit Shares of all Titles made by the group.
• Qualifying partners will also be invited to sit on the Board for Creative Direction which has direct and significant influence over the development of future titles by the Studios
• All partners will be invited to the Annual Valhalla Retreat - an all expenses paid holiday, to celebrate the years successes.
 
Ownership of your own studio has never been closer to your reach than through this opportunity; especially considering the major risk factors in studio ownership are the responsibility of Valhalla Studios including:
 
• Financials for the company (in particular Paying Wages).
• Liaisons with Government bodies & Potential Publishers
• Marketing, branding & sales.
• All financial risk of Leases, Cashflow etc.
 
What this means is you will not have to put a cent more into the business past your initial buyin; Just Get Creative , Get Innovative  and produce a game that  is potentially the next hit.
 
If this sounds like the chance that you've been waiting for, or think it could be, you can send a confidential enquiry (including a resume with Mobile detail) directly to our Founder & President - Elphie Coyle at:

elphie@elphie.com.au

Note, you will need to do the Spam Arrest Verification. Elphie will then personally contact you to arrange a time to meet and visit our Brisbane Studio.

Valhalla Studios
"Making Dreams Reality"

3D ARTIST

Serious game developer is looking for a sharp and enthusiastic 3D artist to tackle new challenges in the Brisbane, Fortitude Valley area. Teamwork, innovation, attention-to-detail and unbridled passion are characteristics we look for in all of our artists. If you are a top talent looking for an exciting project to challenge you, this is where you need to be.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Excellent communication, time-management and organizational skills
• Task driven, self-motivated, proactive
• Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities
• Works well under deadline

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Understanding of procedures needed in creating art assets for 3D game engines
• Proficient in AutoDesk 3D MAX
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Art-related degree and/or comparable professional experience a bonus

SUBMISSION

To be considered, please have a folio with high resolution examples of your work, short cover letter and up to date CV.

CONTACT

Contact Joshua@realseriousgames.com

DEADLINE
Monday 29th June, 2009

Concept Artist

Responsibilities:

·Create 2D concept art depicting game elements such as characters, environments, weapons, items, vehicles, HUD, UI and fonts for an Xbox 360 action game

·Define colour palettes for game elements and ensure an overall consistency with the established Art Direction

·Other art related tasks as deemed necessary by management

Minimum Requirements:

·2 years game mod experience or equivalent study\self study demonstrating exceptional knowledge, ability and talent

·Mind-blowing portfolio

·Must follow direction, openly seek feedback regarding work and be receptive to constructive criticism

·Proficient experience with standard 2D Software packages (Photoshop)

·Understands the end user video game experience

·Ability to multitask, prioritize and work effectively within deadlines

·High personal standards as demonstrated in quality and pride of work

·Impeccable sense of quality and an unrelenting desire to create AAA quality entertainment experiences for gamers worldwide

Preferred requirements:

·Strong foundation in the traditional arts

·Knowledge of the game development process and production pipelines

·Understanding of multiple game genres and art styles and a breadth of knowledge of popular media (comics, movies, tv, games)

·Unreal Engine 3 experience considered a plus

How to Apply

If you have the drive and enthusiasm to create truly great games, please submit the following to:

jobs@figureheadstudios.com.au

Cover letter
Resume
Work samples (where relevant)

http://figureheadstudios.com.au/Jobs.html

We are looking for a senior gameplay developer for game development company in Sydney.
Looking for someone with:
• At least one shipped title as Senior Programmer
• At least 3 years games industry experience
• Extensive collaboration with designers

• Excellent C++
• Strong architecture, documentation and design skills
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills
• Game mathematics, physics and simulation background an advantage
• Advanced animation sequencing and blending an advantage
• Pathfinding, AI and NPC behaviours experience an advantage

Please respond to aj.walburg@windsorandroyal.com, or give me a call on: 02 8234 4409!

Sidhe Interactive (www.sidheinteractive.com) is a Wellington, New Zealand based game development studio. Developing across console, handheld, and PC, Sidhe has created a range of innovative products including the award winning original title GripShift®, the vibrant Speed Racer The Videogame, the successful Rugby League series, genre defining Melbourne Cup Challenge, and sales success Jackass The Game.

Sidhe is currently recruiting reliable, proactive, and talented candidates for exciting original and licensed projects on PSP, PS3, 360, Wii, PC and iPhone, and has multiple vacancies available.

All roles are full time with benefits, and on location in the Wellington studio.

Available roles include

Senior Programmers (multiple vacancies)
Experienced senior game programmers sought to undertake software design and engineering tasks. Candidates should have strong engineering and documentation skills, experience on multiple shipped titles, detailed knowledge of C++, with mentoring and team leading experience beneficial.

Programmers (multiple vacancies)
Talented programmers sought to undertake game programming and development tasks. Candidates should have good C++ experience and ability, with good written and oral communication. Networking, AI, physics, or graphics knowledge beneficial.

All candidates should supply a full CV and also send source code, examples, or showreel on print, VHS, DVD, CDROM, or link to a complete online resource as appropriate. Candidates should send their application to careers@sidheinteractive.com or

Sidhe Interactive
PO Box 6203
Marion Square
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND

If you have any questions about the roles or the submission process, feel free to email and ask.

Regards

Mario Wynands

Managing Director
Sidhe Interactive

We are looking for a COMPUTER GAMES programmer for mobile phones. J2ME or BREW knowledge is a plus. As is ARM experience of knowledge of OPEN GL or DIRECT X. C and C++ coders will be highly considered. Passion and enthusiasm for both playing and creating computer games is essential. Please do not apply unless you have at least one demonstration application to show. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Cover letter, CV, demos and URLs can be forwarded to jobs@ironmonkeystudios.com

Hi

I am pleased to announce that I have an Australian company setup for programming outsourcing needs.

http://www.crossproduct.com.au

Whether its small utilities / tools / API libraries, it is a cost effective way of gaining temporary programming resources for small periods of time without the need to worry about staff annual leave / sick leave / redundancy payouts / software licenses / desktop equipment / office space leases etc…

Cheers

Ben

The following positions are open at Sidhe Interactive as at 04/02/09.

Senior Concept Artist

We are looking for a talented and driven senior artist to work fulltime within our concept art and design team in our Wellington studio. This is a salaried permanent position.

Working closely with the Art Director toward developing the visual design of our projects, the Senior Concept Artist shall lead and motivate a small band of artists within a collaborative, creative, team-focussed environment.

The ideal candidate should possess:

Hi, I'm looking for someone who can rig and animate a basic run cycle for a character. The view we are looking atfor the gameplay, is like tomb raider. I can offer $25us, and you will be given full credit in the game. The engine we are thinking of using is the ogre3D engine. The character is modeled and texture already. If this works out, we have another 3 characters, that will need to be given a basic run cycle too, so more paid work, plus we will have other animation requests, like jumping, punching and kicking.

We are only looking at a game demo for this project, which is based on the comic we have published. The 80 page graphic novel will out in a few months. You can view the first issue of the comic here - http://www.wowio.com/users/product.asp?BookId=5554

We have one programmer ready to go and a character artist, plus one modeler so far. We need anyone who can contribute to the game, (small pay again, for tasks, but great for your resume and full credit will be given to anyone who participates.

Thanks, hope to hear from you soon. I can be contacted - cyndaspell (at) gmail.com

Excellent Artists - Junior or Mid-Level - Please Apply.

Tantalus Media are expanding and looking for 2 skilled artists to join our beautiful new studio at Kelvin Grove in Brisbane. We are looking for junior to mid digital artists, with good 3D modelling/texturing skills. Ability and/or interest in Low-poly advantageous. We are building firm foundations for the new studio, so it’s important for us to bring on board people who are capable of growing into more senior roles, have a passion for their work and enjoy working in team situations.

*Skills, Abilities and Qualifications*

* Solid skills with industry standard modelling and animation packages.
* Strong texture painting abilities.
* Ability to work to deadlines.
* A great eye for detail and quality
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work in a creative and collaborative team environment
* A genuine enthusiasm and passion for the games industry

*Bonus Attributes*

* Traditional art skills are appreciated
* Maya knowledge preferred
* Ability with Wii, DS or PSP (low poly) artwork
* Some basic animation skills are a plus, though not essential

*Requirements for your Application

* A succinct, introductory letter or email of application, subject
"Junior (or Mid) 3D Artist"
* Up to date resume.
* Reel of your best work - either a professional link, or supplied
on CD/DVD.

Please send applications with portfolio link to Celeste via jobs@tantalus.com.au or call 03 96940900 for a confidential discussion.

Senior PS3 Programmer

Infinite Interactive is an established game development company that designs and develops top-selling games like Puzzle Quest and Warlords. We create fun original titles, and have signed some new exciting games with publishers to be on sale for Christmas 2009. We are looking to expand our friendly, easy-going team on multiple hardware platforms.

Infinite Interactive has been creating original video games for over 20 years, so this is a great opportunity to work with some of the most experienced people in the Australian Video Games Industry. Our studio is situated in Fitzroy St, St Kilda, near the beach, parks, public transport and shops.

Salary: $70K-$90K negotiable upon experience

Duties Include:

• C++ game Engine Design and Coding
• Working with PS3 hardware

Desired Experience:

• 2 or more years of experience in the Games Industry
• Must have worked on 2 or more shipped games as a C++ Programmer
• Must have experience with a Sony platform, preferably PS3

Desired Skills:

• Strong C++ coding skills and knowledge of STL
• Familiarity with Sony Compliance
• Experience with Boost and Lua are a bonus
• Knowledge of Object Oriented Design and Design Patterns
• Ability to contribute to engine architecture
• Well organized and self-motivated
• Ability to work to deadlines

You can read more about us at www.infinite-interactive.com

If you would like to join our team, please send a cover letter & CV to jobs@infinite-interactive.com

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Senior Programming Teacher

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE), the leading Australian training school in game development and 3D animation, is looking for a focused individual to deliver the second year of our Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development (Software Development) at our Melbourne campus.

The Advanced Diploma is a strongly practical and intensive course that focuses on the core programming skills and technology needed for games. The successful applicant will develop, co-ordinate and deliver course content to students while working within a small, supportive and highly skilled team

Duties and Responsibilities
• Developing and delivering the course content of the second year of our Advanced Diploma
• Supervising and supporting the course content of the first year of our Advanced Diploma
• Developing new courses and teaching materials
• Monitoring and documenting student progress and assessment
• Maintaining industry relationships
• Collaborating with other teaching staff, particularly as it relates to student group project development

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Detailed, practical, up-to-date knowledge of C++ for game programming, including use of Visual Studio or alternative development environments
• Use of middleware packages including, but not limited to, Gamebryo, PhysX, fmod, and Raknet. Knowledge of other middleware packages is an advantage
• Experience in a mid to senior level game development role or equivalent, related, industry experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in console development is an advantage, but is not essential
• Prior teaching or mentoring experience is an advantage, but is not essential

This position is part time, with negotiable hours for the right applicant.

Salary is negotiable based on skills and experience.

For further information, or to lodge an application email to AIE Melbourne's Head of School, Bruce Jenkins - brucej@aie.vic.edu.au