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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

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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
Blue Tongue Entertainment, a video game developer based in Melbourne, Australia. Blue Tongue currently has 70 employees and is part of THQ Inc
? a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The Company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices.

Blue Tongue Entertainment was founded in October 1995 and has produced the hit titles of ALF Finals Fever, Starship Troopers, Jurassic Park, The Polar Express and more recently Nicktoons Unite! for the Sony Playstation 2 and Nintendo Gamecube. The studio has already begun work on its next Nickelodeon title Barnyard, based on the movie to be realized in late 2006. Combined with continued growth and development for the upcoming Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii, the future for Blue Tongue is a bright one.

Level Designer

The Level Designer is responsible for designing, object placement and scripting of the world in a game. This position will report directly to the Lead Designer.

Position:-
? Create and execute level design documents
? Place game objects throughout a world
? Set up scripts on objects
? Tune and balance levels, puzzles, triggers and effects

Requirements:-
? #61472;Game industry experience an advantage
? Proven ability to design engaging gaming experiences
? Ability to think and be familiar with 3D space
? Knowledge of 3D art tools
? Written English and creative writing skills a distinct advantage
? Knowledge of 3D art tools
? University Education desired

Game Designer

The 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 a system. This position will report directly to the Lead Designer.

Position:-

? Create and execute level and system design documents
? Design system from combat, through puzzle design to interface flow
? Maintain regular communication with the Lead Designer
? Place game objects throughout a world
? Set up scripts to impact various design-oriented systems
? Tune and balance levels, puzzles, triggers and effects

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 conceptualise and solve problems in a 3D space
? Creative writing skills a distinct advantage
? Knowledge of 3D art tools advantageous
? Comprehensive knowledge of game genres and platforms.
? Highly motivated and organized
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Senior Programmer:

The Senior Programmer is responsible for the systems design and programming implementation of technical and game design documents. We currently seek someone familiar with PS2 and GameCube architecture, and who has developed engine code for at least one shipped title. This position will report to the Lead Programmer and the Technical Director.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

Position:-

? Researching and implementing new technologies
? Developing reusable system architecture
? Develop and code the more complex game systems
? Assist with forming schedules
? Complete programming tasks in accordance with schedule
? Perform functional testing on their code
? Fix bugs

Requirements:-

? Significant game industry experience with experience in a senior role
? Strong C and C++ skills, 3D math skills
? PS2 and/or GameCube experience is essential
? Familiarity with assembly language is essential
? Showing particular attention to detail
? Being familiar with current games

Artist

A 2D/3D Artist can be responsible for designing, illustrating and creating 2D and/or 3D art assets. These can include character work, through environment and prop creation, graphic user interfaces and pre-visualizations. This position will report directly to the Lead Artist.

Position:-

To include a combination of:
? Producing 2D art assets including concept art, textures and illustrations.
? Create efficient and appropriate 3D models and textures for environments, characters and props.
? Define and refine lighting set-ups for both pre-baked and real-time light solutions.
? Input into game design and development pipeline issues.
? Utilize Dynamics; particle FX and physics animation solutions.
? Pre-visualization using Flash, After Effects or similar.
? Graphic design and multimedia/visual communication skills.
Requirements:-
? Demonstrable illustration or design background
? Proven 3D skills for both high-end and low resolution modeling a plus.
? Familiarity with Photoshop and a leading 3D package.
? 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/
? Love of games and multiple genres appreciated

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

IRGurus are currently seeking Quality Assurance staff for their upcoming projects.

Quality Assurance Employee
Experience preferred but not essential.

Ideally the person will have experience with the following:

* Be able to work under minimal supervision on allocated tasks.
* Be able to complete tasks in a timely fashion according to instructions.
* Be willing to learn in new areas.
* Be able to work within a team environment.
* Have a passion for games.
* Have industry experience in quality assurance and software testing.

You need to be available full time, Monday to Friday on an ongoing basis.

Quality Assurance Lead

This person will have experience with the following:

* Be able to work under minimal supervision on allocated tasks.
* Be able to complete tasks in a timely fashion according to instructions.
* Be willing to learn in new areas.
* Be able to work within a team environment.
* Have a passion for games.
* Have industry experience in quality assurance and software testing.
* Have familiarity with bug tracking database software, preferably Bugzilla.
* Be familiar with the console submission process.
* Be able to assist the Quality Assurance Manager to monitor and adjust execution of quality assurance projects.
* Be able to delegate.
* Be able to make decisions regarding resource levels for the project.

You need to be available full time, Monday to Friday on an ongoing basis.

Email your resume and covering letter to Alex McNeilly, Quality Assurance Manager at alexmc@thatgame.com

Krome Studios is Australia?s largest video game developer and a leading independent development studio in the worldwide game development community. To date, Krome has shipped 10 titles comprising of 37 SKUs on PC, Dreamcast, PlayStation, Playstation 2, Xbox, GameCube and GameBoy Advance, and is currently in development of The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning, Hellboy (PS3, X360) and two other exciting high profile titles.

We are always looking to experienced game developers to join our exciting projects. In particular, we are looking to fill the following positions:

Junior Positions:
* Quality Assurance (game testing) Night Shift - experience preferred but not essential
* Cutscene Artist - cinematic eye essential - film knowledge a plus
* Level Designer/Scripter - experience preferred but not essential

Senior Positions:
* Senior Producer - 5yrs+ experience required
* Senior Engine Programmer (PS3, X360 experience)
* Network Programmer

For more information and other positions vacant, please see our website www.kromestudios.com or email humanresources@kromestudios.com

All applications sent to Krome should contain the following:

- Application letter ? indicating the position applied for
- Resume, including full contact details
- Examples of work, either via link to website, posted showreel/demo or attached zip file.

Applications can be sent via email to humanresources@kromestudios.com or by post:

Human Resources Manager
Krome Studios
PO Box 1639
Fortitude Valley
Queensland 4006

Firelight Technologies is hiring again!
We are looking for a keen programmer interested in working on the next generation FMOD Designer tool. This can be found at www.fmod.org along with other information about our products.
FMOD Designer is written in C++ using QT graphics library. Experience with QT a plus but not required.

Firelight Technolgies is a small but growing audio middleware company, servicing the games industry, located in Melbourne, in a great location right on Flinders and Elizabeth st!

Candidates with a Degree preferred. Interested parties please write to support@fmod.org with resume attached. Demos a plus.

Krome Studios, Australia's largest game developer is looking for talented artists to join our cutscene cinematic team.

Cutscene Artist
Responsibilities
? Follow scripts/storyboards to generate a high quality in-game cinematics, using the in house engine and tools.
? Virtual camera movement
? Sequence character animations and manipulate props to achieve realistic and engaging scenes.
? Add particle and other effects.
? Perform other duties as assigned
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
? Solid understanding of cinematic techniques (composition, timing, camera movement & choreography etc).
? Knowledge of 3D Studio Max (of other 3D App. Maya, XSI etc).
? time management skills.
? Ability to take direction.
? Strong interpersonal skills
? Ability to Storyboard or create animatics
? Experience with visual scripting tools.

To apply for this position, please email your application and current work examples to humanresources@kromestudios.com or post to

HR Manager
Krome Studios
PO Box 1639
Fortitude Valley
Qld 4006

Submitted by Lumen Digital Studio

Lumen is a group of designers, programmers and concept developers who specialise in interaction design and storytelling in the science, culture, and heritage sectors.

We are looking for a motivated 3D Artist/Developer to work in our Wellington, New Zealand studio.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The 3D Artist/Developer will take responsibility for the design and build of a range of projects. Projects can vary in scope so the 3D Artist/Developer may be required to:

- Develop 3D content including models, textures and shaders for use in OpenGL based 3D engines

- Develop rapid prototypes for testing and sign-off

- Liaise with designers and contractors to develop interactive solutions

- Create procedural and generative visualisation and user-interaction feedback systems, both general and specific

- Assist with the setup and support of the studio network and computer systems and rendering pipeline

- Continue to learn new software tools and to expand knowledge in interaction design technologies

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical and practical background, complemented with an inquisitive, creative mind, strong lateral thinking skills, and the ability to see beyond practical bounds. They could have studied both computer science or art to tertiary level, and possess the desire and the skill to extract the best from both, in order to communicate with the public through software.

A solid understanding of Maya or Max and the ability to program are essential skills. Knowledge of Aftereffects, LUA, the OpenGL shading language, and software design principles, combined with experience in collaborative project environments, would be beneficial.

To apply, email: info@lumendigital.co.nz

The Senior Software Engineer is primarily responsible for developing high quality server-side database tools, interfaces and management for a web-based enterprise application with a strong C++ client. The project for this position is a distributed home design, building and decorating software package using game technology and targeted at a general audience. This is a long-term project with both the client and server routinely updated every few months.

Specific tasks on the project for this position will be determined in large part by the successful applicant's skills and desires, coupled with negotiation and coordination with other team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES
? Extend and maintain an existing database and web service driven application.
? Develop high performance queries, stored procedures and web services.
? Assist in the design of software systems and technologies.
? Assist Producer and provide input with forming and maintaining schedules.
? Complete all programming tasks within the specified schedule.
? Ensure the code is of high quality in conjunction with the Quality Assurance staff.
? Other duties may also be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION
Required Skills & Experience
? Experience working within a team environment required
? Strong SQL programming skills and a minimum of 5 years industry experience required
? Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL required (SQLite desired)
? Experience with SOAP or remote procedure call related technologies required
? Strong C# programming skills with some industry experience required
? Experience with Internet related technologies such as ASP, JSP, or PHP and strong HTML skills required
? Solid understanding of Client/Server development and deployment required Desired Skills & Experience
? University education with a degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science desired
? C++ programming skills desired
? 3D Programming experience and 3D mathematics background desired
? Experience developing Graphical User Interfaces desired

LANGUAGE SKILLS
? Excellent written and oral English communication skills required

LOCATION
? Northern suburb

If this position is suited to your expertise and of interest please apply.

jobs@myvirtualhome.com.au

www.myvirtualhome.com.au

Hey guys,

I have 2 roles available for experienced level designers, these roles are for an immediate start, salary NEG.

If you have proven experience in this type of role and wish to know more please contact me.

Please see job spec below:

Responsibilities:

?Working in conjunction with Game Designers, Level designers are responsible for using our in-house scripting tool to trigger game events, cut-scenes and fine tune NPC behavior.

?Implementation and testing of assets to ensure game vision is upheld
?Building, constructing and designing levels of a console games
?Play testing of levels to ensure that game play matches the documentation
?Implementing cut scenes and working closely with the cut scene team
?Fine tuning and tweaking all elements of the level design process and game play mechanics
?Perform additional tasks as requested

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

?Experience with 3rd party level design editors (UnrealEd, Doom Edit etc) or existing in house game development editors
?Ability and understanding of working in a 3d Environment
?Thorough understanding of the game production process
?Excellent written and oral English communication skills

Cheers,

Roy

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Irrational is expanding!

Irrational Games is taking gaming innovation to the next level. We?ve had an outstanding year, and were recently awarded the title of ?IGN Developer of the Year 2005?. Additionally, at E3 2006, we were awarded ?Game of the Show? for Bioshock from IGN, Gamespot and Gamespy.

Based in Canberra, the heart of Australia?s national capital, we are looking for a talented and passionate QA Tester to join us.

Ideally you will have previous experience in a similar role and posses the following skills and experience:

? Experience of using at least one well known bug tracking database, preferably TTPro
? Experience of testing software to find bugs
? Experience in entering bug reports
? Ability to find and document exact reproducibility steps for bugs
? Ability to work autonomously
? Good written and verbal communication skills
? Very familiar with windows XP
? Experience of using Microsoft office
? Use of version control software
? Must be keen and enthusiastic
Candidates must be pro-active communicators who are comfortable dealing with creative or technical colleagues alike.
Most importantly, we are looking for somebody with enthusiasm, passion and the desire to help make a truly great game.
In return, we can offer you the opportunity to put your skills, vision and experience to the test working on some highly anticipated and exciting projects. This is a rare chance to play a crucial part in developing a AAA title, and to work with some of the best talent in the industry.

Please send your CV and portfolio details to Ali Hinton, Recruitment Manager at ali@irrational.com.au

Junior Programmer

Irrational Games Australia, creators of Freedom Force and Tribes: Vengeance is looking for a talented programmer to work on industry-leading next generation titles. This position is open to candidates with some experience in software engineering and/or with a tertiary degree looking to enter the workforce.

Programmer input is a significant part of our game design process, so you should be passionately interested in game development as well as writing great code. We are particularly interested in programmers who have both technical skills and care about how that technology can be used to make games more fun.

Responsibilities:

? work with the game designer and the lead programmer to produce technical design documents and schedules
? write, document and test code to implement the technical design
? contribute to the ongoing evolution of the software development process at IGA

Experience:

? good understanding of C/C++ and OO design principles
? tertiary educational qualifications in computer science and mathematics desirable but not necessary
? excellent communication skills and interest in working with our game developers in a cooperative team environment
? commitment to code quality, documentation and sound testing procedures
? interest in game development and game technology
? mathematical skills (linear algebra, etc) a plus

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to put your skills, vision and experience to the test working on some highly anticipated and exciting projects. This is a rare chance to play a crucial part in developing a AAA title, and to work with some of the best talent in the industry.

To apply for this position you should submit the following to Ali Hinton, Recruitment Manager at ali@irrational.com.au
? resume demonstrating required experience and skills
? cover letter clearly identifying why you want to work at Irrational and in the games industry
? samples of source code (with explanatory documentation) demonstrating good understanding of C++ design principles as well as an interesting algorithm.

Junior programming applications will be best supported by demos or other examples of your ability to work on game or game-related technology.

Irrational offers generous salary packages based on skills and experience. This is a permanent full-time position.
Applicants for this position must be in or willing to relocate to Canberra, Australia.

Pandemic Studios Brisbane has two positions available for Senior Level (minimum 4 years experience) Programmers to join their Next Gen console team.

We are looking for candidates who have a strong depth of knowledge in each of the following areas:
AI Programming
Animation Programming

We've had great success hiring a core team which is at the concept/prototype phase. This is an excellent opportunity to get on the project in early days and contribute to the technical design of this next gen title. These last two Senior roles will fill out the core team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Highly proficient in C/C++ and Object Oriented Design
• Minimum four years programming experience in games industry with at least one shipped title

Interested applicants should apply at [url="mailto:jobs@pandemicstudios.com.au"]jobs@pandemicstudios.com.au[/url]

Pandemic Studios is hiring!

Our Next gen console team is looking for a good all-round programmer with some knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• AI Programming
• Animation Programming
• Tools/Engine Programming

Interested applicants with 1 year or less of commercial industry experience are welcome to apply with the following MINIMUM requirements:

• C++ Programming
• University Degree with a solid academic record of coursework and excellent grades
• Game demo to submit with application which highlights your skills as a coder
• Passionate and creative team player

Interested applicants should apply online at [url="mailto:jobs@pandemicstudios.com.au"]jobs@pandemicstudios.com.au[/url]

Please be sure to include a cover letter and current CV in your application. Only candidates of interest will be contacted.

Game Demos can be mailed to our address at Fortitude Valley. For mailing address, please visit our profile on Sumea [url]http://www.sumea.com.au/sdevelopersprofile.asp?developer=25[/url]

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Melbourne based developer Tantalus is still hunting for an experienced Producer and game programmers. The company is working on an original, high profile title for PSP with a blue chip publisher. It is probably the biggest handheld title ever developed in Australia and has a 2008 ship date. Check out the Tantalus website (www.tantalus.com.au) for more information about these positions and send all applications to jobs@tantalus.com.au

Krome Studios have come along way since its humble beginnings in 1999. We now boast 4 project teams, over 200 talented people and an increasing presence in the worldwide game development industry.

We are currently looking for talented and passionate individuals to fill the following positions:

- Level Scripters (3) - experience preferred, but not essential.
- Senior Technical Artist - experience in lighting essential
- Senior Environment (Mesh) Artist
- Physics Programmer
- Cutscene Cinematics (3)
- Senior Game Designer
- Project Manager

We are always looking for experienced people to work on our high profile games, to enquire about these and other positions available or to apply for one of the above positions please forward your application (and current work examples) to: humanresources@kromestudios.com

Competitive salaries, relocation assistance and visa sponsorship is available to suitable candidates.

THANK YOU TO EVERY ONE THAT HAS APP'ED SO FAR, BUT WE ARE STILL AFTER A PROGRAMMER, AND MORE APPS FOR LEVEL DESIGN

We are after:

1 Level Designer
Nigredo Studios is situated in the Norwest Sector of Sydney, and has been developing games since July 2006 Our first title Prime is need of a highly skilled level designer, with intimate knowledge of Valve Hammer Editor 4, HDR, and lighting technics

To apply please email jobs@nigredostudios.com with:

- You’re experiences using the Valve Hammer Editor 4.0
- A demonstration real no longer the 2 minutes of levels you have built, or up to a total of 5 screenshots
- A small background on your experience developing levels for the Source Engine

1 Programmer
Nigredo Studios is in need of a game play programmer that has a minium of 2 years exposure to the Source SDK, and under stands the concepts behind OOP’s such as C++ The applicant must also be able to demonstrate their experience with HLSL, and the Source SDK Shader interface

To apply please email jobs@nigredostudios.com with:

- What mods, you have worked on
- What roles you played in them
- If you have industry experience, please supply what tools, or games you have worked on, and what your active role was in them

Working for Nigredo Studios

So you want to be working for Nigredo Studios? Lets inform you of what this involves

First we make the job open, and publish the requirements for the job online, and through Sydney Local Print

Second you submit your application Submitting your application involves different ways for each job, so please read the application line by line to know that you are going about it correct

Third we review your application based on the selection requirements in the job advertisement, and look at any supporting media, such as a demo reel, or art portfolio

When we are ready to interview you, the interview process will last around 1 hour During this time you will have a formal interview, and sit down and handle the software packages, which you are to use, so that we can see how well you understand them

Starting work at the office will involve Signing our NDA, that outlines what you can and cant tell the public about the project, amoung other paper work that will be discused at the time of employment.

What do we offer you as an employee?

Nigredo Studios is a Games Developer that respects their employee’s, and offers each one:

- A fair pay each week
- Ability to play computer games, at work
- Friendly co-workers
- An atmosphere that promotes games development
- Progression in your chosen filed of games design via additional training and resource procurement
- The latest gaming PC’s
- Admission, and transport to gaming events such as E3, GDC, C Bit, and Free Play
- A professional uniform

For More info
Please check http://www.nigredostudios.com/work for more infomation relating the jobs we have on offer, or vist http://www.nigredostudios.com/ to find out more about the Business, and the Studios other work.

Big Ant Studios has a number of AAA+ titles in production and has contracts extending into 2009. We are currently looking for experienced designers, artists, and programmers.

We welcome your application online at www.BigAnt.com

All applications will be kept in the strictest confidence and shall be processed within 24 hours of their receipt.

Cheers,

Ross.

3x C++ Support Engineers

Brisbane

With more than 4,400 clients internationally and a strong continued growth, my client seeks the skills of a 3x C++ Support Engineers to join their development team. You will be providing development support to some of their largest clients including Google, IBM, NASA and Skype in both Linux and Microsoft based environments. This is truly one of the best opportunities to come to the Brisbane market in quite some time.

The successful candidates will possess:

*A solid grounding in C++ based development

*An ability to work in both Linux and Microsoft based environments

*Previous experience across the full SDLC

*Excellent written and verbal communication

If you would like to work for an organisation with clients in over 60 different companies and working on some really interesting projects, this could be the role for you! Places are going fast so if you?d like to be considered for one of these roles, please contact Tom McGruther as soon as possible. Intermediate and senior opportunities exist!

Apply now!

Our company has developed and implemented propriety high end real-time 3D software and we are looking for our next lead front-end and systems designer.

The successful candidate will be directly involved in the conceptualisation, design and production of front end systems to be used in high end graphics applications. They will be working with a small team of highly skilled personnel, who take a creative approach and value the teams input.

We are looking at candidates who have the ability to eventually move into a lead technical / design position managing their own team.

Required

- Interface design, graphics and illustration skills
- Demonstrable experience with various graphics applications
- Experience and knowledge with Macromedia Director and Lingo
- Understanding of basic programming concepts
- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere

Optional

- 3D modelling and texturing background
- Experience with 3D Studio Max
- Knowledge and/or experience in lower level programming languages is a highly regarded (e.g. VB / C / C++)
- Experience and knowledge of 3D programming concepts and advanced rendering concepts (i.e. Shaders)
- Exceptional art design and illustration skills

Contact

Please send resumes and examples of work to hr@staticproductions.com.au.

(At this stage we are only interested in applicants located in South East Queensland or willing to relocate)

Irrational Games Australia

www.irrational.com.au

Here at Irrational Games we can boast about taking gaming innovation to the next level. Our recent success at the EEE saw us take out the much coveted ?Game of the Show? award for Bioshock from IGN, Gamespot and Gamespy. IGN also saw fit to dub us their ?Developer of the Year 2005?.This is the type of exposure and experience you can share by joining our award winning team in our Australian Studio.

Based in the heart of Australia?s national capital, Canberra, we are experiencing booming success in the industry and due to this growth we are in need of a number of talented and passionate individuals to join us.

Producer

As a producer here at Irrational, you will be responsible for supervising a development team to deliver a game on schedule, on budget and to quality. You will also be responsible for liaising with the publisher or distribution partner and other third parties.

We believe that a successful game producer is the heart of the development team. You must primarily be a "people person", capable of organizing, inspiring and dealing with conflict in a group of creative people.

You must be capable of understanding the development process and ensuring that it runs smoothly and on time. You must be aware of the tensions inherent in managing a creative process to deliver a product on time and to budget and be capable of balancing the competing interests of quality and timely delivery. Irrational believes that great game producers must be capable of thinking on their feet and of responding flexibly to an ever-changing development environment.

Essential requirements:
? Minimum five years experience in the games industry
? Must have shipped multiple titles
? Experience managing a large scale software development project (20+ development staff over 2+ years)
? Experience shipping console game titles including dealing with manufacturer approval processes
? Understanding of key technical issues involved with console and PC game development
? Experience with scheduling tools
? Experience managing a project budget
? Excellent people skills including the ability to motivate people and inspire their creative talents
? Experience managing conflict
? Experience in risk analysis and mitigation
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills
? Strong problem solving skills

In return we can offer you the opportunity to put your skills, vision and experience to the test by working on some highly anticipated and exciting projects that we currently have under way. This is a rare chance to play a crucial part in developing a AAA title and to work with some of the best talent in the industry.

Please send your CV and portfolio details to Ali Hinton, Recruitment Manager at ali@irrational.com.au

Character Concept Artist

We are currently seeking the talents and creative vision a senior Character Concept Artists.

You will have worked in a similar role on a recent game, film or TV show and should have work that demonstrates an outstanding ability to deliver stylistically and technically excellent creature & character designs that focus on creativity, plausible anatomy and ideas that will work beyond a simple sketch. You will be able to demonstrate skills from rough staging sketches through to painted reference that our art team can work from. The ability to work to a brief and follow a tight process without compromising the core ideas is also essential.

Strong technical art skills are highly desired with a good understanding of colour theory, perspective, drafting, lighting etc being hugely beneficial, use of industry standard tools such as Photoshop is also a requirement.

You must be a superb, pro-active communicator who is happy to take direction and through example communicate that message clearly to the rest of the art and level construction team.

In return we can offer you the opportunity to put your skills, vision and experience to the test by working on some highly anticipated and exciting projects that we currently have under way. This is a rare chance to play a crucial part in developing a AAA title and to work with some of the best talent in the industry.

Please send your CV and portfolio details to Ali Hinton, Recruitment Manager at ali@irrational.com.au

When applying you should submit a portfolio that demonstrates your original ideas as both the final result of your work and the methods you used to arrive at it.

Senior Designer

At Irrational we take game design very seriously. You should be familiar with the current state of the art in game design across a wide range of genres on both PC and console. You should be capable of analysing and critiquing game designs and using that analysis to inform your own design sensibilities. We expect you to be familiar with Irrational products and be able to speak critically about them.
This position requires a high degree of creativity. You will be required to form a "vision" of the game and use that vision to inform your design decisions. An important part of the role is then communicating that vision clearly and concisely to the rest of the team and ensuring that they have a clear and specific mandate for their work. You must also provide a receptive ear so that other team members can provide input on the game design and feel that it is paid attention to.

Finally, there are a wide variety of miscellaneous other tasks associated with this position such as speaking at conferences, working on game documentation and manuals and PR duties.

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to put your skills, vision and experience to the test working on some highly anticipated and exciting projects. This is a rare chance to play a crucial part in developing a AAA title, and to work with some of the best talent in the industry.

Please send your CV and portfolio details to Ali Hinton, Recruitment Manager at ali@irrational.com.au

Visual FX Coder

We are currently seeking the talents and technical expertise of a Visual Effects Coder.
You must have a superb knowledge of C/C++, OO principles, shader language and general rendering technologies that has been demonstrated in recently released console titles.
An acute understanding of the 3D graphics research areas including particles, fluid, fog, cloth and screen space effects along with how to utilize and optimize these technologies in games is essential.

This role will require you to work closely with the art team so a good working knowledge of content creation tools is a big plus, in particular 3DS max & Unreal 3 Editor.
Communicating your specialist knowledge is of utmost importance so you must be a team player who is equally comfortable dealing with creative and technical colleagues.

In return we can offer you the opportunity to put your skills, vision and experience to the test by working on some highly anticipated and exciting projects that we currently have under way. This is a rare chance to play a crucial part in developing a AAA title and to work with some of the best talent in the industry.

Please send your CV and portfolio details to Ali Hinton, Recruitment Manager at ali@irrational.com.au

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Qantm College in Brisbane is looking for a fulltime Programming Lecturer to teach in it's Bachelor of Interactive Entertainment, Programming Major. The applicant will have at least a bachelors degree in a related field, post-graduate studies would be highly regarded and industry experience is a must. An immediate start is desirable but we can wait if you are the right person. There is also opportunity for travel (if you like) as we are opening campuses in Melbourne and SIngapore over the next 6 months.

This is a great opportunity to get away from the hectic demands of production and move into the slightly less hectic life style teaching presents.

Please contact Bryn Giles (bgiles@qantmcollege.edu.au) with your resume and any other relevant details. Thanks Bryn

Do you want to work for a company that respects its staff and has an exceptional, motivated team that values making fun, innovative games?

Do you want to work on projects that are well managed and staffed so that endless crunch times are no longer the norm?

Do you want to work with a game development process that sets aside time to prototype and focus test to ensure that a game will actually be fun to play?

If you answered yes to ALL of these questions then Halfbrick Studios is the place for you. We are currently looking for Experienced Gameplay Programmers to join our team.

If you fit the following criteria please come and speak to us about a possible future position at Halfbrick.

Personal attributes
- Enjoy working within a team environment.
- Pay attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, driven & punctual.
- Strive for continual improvement.
- Work within deadlines and follow schedules.
- Good communication skills.

Experienced Gameplay Programmers
Essential skills
- Experience on published titles
- Strong software engineering skills
- Strong 3D programming skills
- C/C++

Desirable
- Handheld/Console experience (GBA/PSP/DS and/or Xbox 360/Wii)
- Strong 3D math skills.
- Scripting Experience
- AI Programming

Interested applicants should apply to jobs@halfbrick.com.
For these positions please put ?Gameplay? in the Subject line.

http://www.halfbrick.com/

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Level Builders

Minimum of 1 game shipped or 2+ years of experience in the games industry OR for an entry level position exceptional skills in level building that are demonstrable.

Strong 3D level building and scripting skills.
Solid familiarity with 3DS Maxlevel building tools
The ability to work without supervision to create high-quality environments efficiently.

Passion for video games and broad knowledge of titles and mechanics.
Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate productively with others and work to set deadlines
Positive, professional attitude. Disciplined and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

Strong portfolio of work demonstrating key areas of expertise. For entry level applicants, examples of working levels and MODs of existing gaming titles.

www.redtribe.com/jobs/EnvironmentalArt.htm

Lucasfilm Singapore, the new studio created by Star Wars filmmaker George Lucas, will be in Sydney and Brisbane the week of 17 July. We'll be hosting presentations to show our work and meeting with those of you who may be interested in living and working in Singapore.

If you're qualified in roles and interested in living in Singapore, we'd love to see hear from you. Simply go to www.lucasfilm.com/employment.jobs and send us your resume.

We are in need of skilled and enthusiastic games programmers, for both junior and senior roles. Visit the IronMonkey web site at http://www.ironmonkeystudios.com/mobilejobs.php for further information.

Programmers
We're looking for a computer game programmer for mobile phones. J2ME or BREW knowledge is a plus. C and C++ coders will be highly considered.

A deep-seated love of computer games and computer game creation is a must.

Please don't apply unless you have at least one demonstration app to show.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Cover letter, CV, demos and URLS can be forwarded to jobs@ironmonkeystudios.com