ASSURE GAMES’ QUALITY AND FEATURES
QA LEAD NEW IP
(KYIV ON-SITE ONLY)
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a talented QA Lead to join our team. The job will require managing and mentoring the test team, using deep understanding of development, and testing best practices combined with first class leadership skills to promote approaches which ensure quality of our products.
Managing work of the QA department: setting tasks, track implementation.
Building a pipeline of QA department work.
Create and maintain workflow processes in Jira.
Create and maintain testing documentation (test cases, manuals, checklists, etc.).
Integration and mentoring of new team members.
Setting up performance and compliance testing process for consoles.
Collaboration with other departments to define testing requirements.
Participation in infrastructure tasks related to builds creation.
Reports of the current state of the project.
Identifying problematic areas, defining priorities in testing efforts.
REQUIREMENTS
4+ years of hands-on experience in leading QA positions at a game/software development studio.
Knowledge of testing methods and procedures, desire to learn more.
Ability to adapt QA processes to different project needs and specifics.
Expert in Jira/Confluence, MS Office, and other similar tools.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent understanding of testing theory and the ability to apply it in practice.
Understanding of SDLC and the QA’s role in it.
Knowledge of modern gaming platforms.
Passion for video games and commitment to quality and sustainable software.
Strong knowledge in the areas of PC gaming and hardware.
English B2 or higher.
PREFERENCES
Previous experience on a similar role in a AAA development team – 1st hand experience with AAA development in any way.
Basic programming knowledge to create/self-maintain reporting tools.
Passion for gaming.
Background schooling in any games discipline a bonus.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE AVAILABLE
Develop Fiction, Scenarios, and Dialog For Our Games
NARRATIVE DESIGNER/ STORY WRITER
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking for a talented Narrative Designer to join our team. The job will require creating, pitching, writing and maintaining story line and dialogs for our games in order to create immersive storytelling and exiting player experience. Working with plot, lore and characters of our games' universes.
Working closely with Creative Team and Designers in developing story and characters, participate in story line meetings and brainstorm sessions
Write pitches and dialogs for cut-scenes
Help creating and updating game script
Develop Characters' arches and trace their evolution
Write dialogs for side stories and quests
Maintain order in dialog database, keeping it ready for localization
REQUIREMENTS
Native Ukrainian is a MUST.
Journalism or writers' education
3+ years of experience in Screenwriting or creative copywriting
Experience of writing fiction and documentary texts and stories
Excellent level of written and speaking English
Genuine interest and passion in video games
Ability to create and develop Character arches
Knowledge of dramatic and storytelling techniques
Experience working with story based digital production (TV, drama, documentaries, film)
Preferences
Have a big passion for writing and developing stories
Be confident and professional in your field. Having a big projects released is a plus.
Ability to learn tools and pipelines quickly and adapt to our work specifics
Ability of deep diving into the characters and understand their features in order to progress the story
Knowledge in 4A Games' games lore, plot and characters
BUILD ENTIRE GAME WORDS
SENIOR NARRATIVE DESIGNER NEW IP
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a talented Senior Narrative Designer to join our team. The job will require creating, pitching, writing and maintaining storyline and lore in order to create immersive player experience and tie closely to gameplay. Working with plot, setting and characters of the universe of our New IP.
Working closely with Design Lead and creative team in developing story and characters, participate in story line meetings and brainstorm sessions;
Maintaining, developing and supporting the setting and lore backbone of the universe;
Designing a complex system of universe lore ruleset and tie it closely to main gameplay mechanics;
Writing pitches and dialogs for cut-scenes;
Helping to create and updating game script;
Developing Characters' arches and trace their evolution;
Writing dialogues for side stories and quests;
Maintaining order in dialog database, keeping it ready for localization;
REQUIREMENTS
3+ years of experience as Narrative Designer in PC / Console game industry;
Journalism or writers' education;
3+ years of experience in Screenwriting or creative copywriting;
Experience in writing fiction and documentary texts and stories;
Excellent level of written and spoken English is a must;
Genuine interest and passion in video games;
Ability to create and develop Character arches;
Knowledge of dramatic and storytelling techniques;
Experience working with story based digital production (TV, drama, documentaries, film);
Preferences
Have a big passion for writing and telling intricate stories;
Knowledge of Ukrainian language will be considered a plus.
Being confident and professional in your field. Released PC/Console games is a plus.
Ability to learn tools and pipelines quickly and adapt to our work specifics;
Ability of deep diving into the characters and understanding their features in order to progress the story;
comprehensive benefits package available
Develop Unique and Stunning Characters
ANIMATION PROGRAMMER NEW IP
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a talented Animation Programmer to join our team. The job will require supporting the Animation team in developing unique and stunning characters for a cutting-edge game targeting modern hardware.
• Work directly with animators to prototype and deliver excellent combat, character locomotion, movement mechanics, and cinematics.
• Collaborate daily with Designers and AI Programmers to build elegant solutions to challenging problems in complex game worlds.
• Proactively come up with ideas on how to improve animation pipeline.
• Proactively identify and fix bugs and performance problems in core engine and game systems.
• Implement features taking care to write efficient code and with an eye to a quality end-user experience.
• Write clean, professional, and maintainable code.
• Troubleshoot complex problems as they arise and construct solutions to unforeseen design problems in a timely manner.
• Writing necessary supporting documentation.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in animation, AI, or a related programming field.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a AAA engine like Unreal Engine.
• At least one shipped AAA title.
• Proven experience in applying modern animation techniques such as Animation Layers, IK, and partial-body animation.
• Excellent communicator with strong verbal and written English skills.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience writing, debugging, and optimizing C++.
• Advanced 3D math skills.
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Understanding of the full software development life cycle.
• Proactive attitude, self-direction, and motivation.
• Ability and discipline to execute on strict deadlines.
Preferences
Experience with cinematics and facial animation.
Experience with animation pipelines and character rigs.
comprehensive benefits package available
Implement New and Improve Existing Gameplay of NPCs
AI PROGRAMMER NEW IP
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking senior AI Programmers to join our new IP team. Under the multidisciplinary AI team, you will participate in creating believable and coherent ecosystem of fauna and flora.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain core AI systems.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in creating believable and coherent AI agents on a large scale.
Participate in prototyping and designing debugging tools and input tools in order to simplify handling complex data driven AI, especially for non-programmers.
Write clear, well documented, maintainable, portable, and highly functional code.
Code reviews and mentoring with other programmers and non-programmers.
REQUIREMENTS
Solid C/C++ programming skills, with excellent knowledge of object-oriented development and entity component systems development.
Experience working with Behavior Trees, EQS, creating custom AI Tasks, Decorator and Services.
In depth knowledge of AI architectures and algorithms (perception, all surfaces and 3D pathfinding, utility systems, planning, simulations, etc.)
Proficient in Math.
Comfortable working closely with an agile multidisciplinary team.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Resourceful, team player and autonomous.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent English.
Preferences
4+ years of professional experience in game AI development.
2+ years of professional experience in a AAA engine like Unreal Engine.
Prior AI programming experience with credits on a shipped title.
Experience with agile development teams.
Experience working with current animation techniques in games.
comprehensive benefits package available
DEVELOP AND SUPPORT A Proprietary Multi-Platform Game Engine
SENIOR ENGINE PROGRAMMER NEW IP
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a talented Engine / Tools Programmer to join our team. The job will require development and support for a multi-platform game engine in cooperation with other programmers and designers to design, implement, polish, debug, and optimize high quality engine features and tools.
Development and support of engine features and tools.
Ability to rapidly prototype feature ideas, and then properly implement features once determined to be final.
Keep track of code quality and style.
Determine tasks to implement features and systems, and accurately determine associated timelines.
Implement features taking care to write efficient code and with an eye to a quality end-user experience.
Write clean, professional, and maintainable code.
Troubleshoot complex problems as they arise and construct solutions to unforeseen design problems in a timely manner.
Writing necessary supporting documentation.
REQUIREMENTS
Strong C++ programming skills.
3+ years of professional experience.
Proficiency with source control, debuggers, profilers, and other software development tools.
Proficiency at code optimizations.
Excellent communicator with strong verbal and written English skills.
Excellent math skills.
Experience with one of modern game engines (such as Unreal Engine).
Experience with multiplatform development.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Self-direction and motivation.
Understanding of the full software development life cycle.
Preferences
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
Strong understanding of Data Driven paradigms and implementations.
Prior tools programming experience with credits on a shipped title.
Experience and comfortable working closely with an agile multidisciplinary team.
A passion for games.
comprehensive benefits package available
Help Us Achieve the Best Immersive Audio Experience Possible
SOUND PROGRAMMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a talented Sound Programmer to join our team. You will need to work closely with the Design and Sound team to implement new and improve existing sound tech to achieve the best immersive audio experience possible with current gen technology.
Design, implement, and maintain core Sound systems (sound positioning, occlusion, effects, etc) and integrate new tech into our engine.
Implement tools as needed for specific project requirements.
Write clear, maintainable, portable, and highly functional code.
Profile and performance tune code to remove bottlenecks.
Test and document code produced.
Support and improve existing Sound functionalities in the engine.
Suggest innovations based on other industry games or your experience.
REQUIREMENTS
2+ years of professional experience in Sound development.
Solid C/C++ programming skills.
Good knowledge of linear algebra.
In-depth knowledge of data structures and software design.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Excellent communication and team skills.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
English knowledge upper intermediate or higher.
Preferences
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering.
Prior Sound Programming experience with credits on at least one shipped title.
Experience with F-Mod, Wwise, or other audio middleware.
Specialist in other game programming areas (animation, tools, networking, audio, etc).
Good analytical and synthesizing abilities.
Autonomous and resourceful.
Ability to take initiative.
Desire to help drive the improvement of the game engine year-over-year.
An avid gamer with a passion for making games.
comprehensive benefits package available
optimize high quality graphics & systems
RENDER PROGRAMMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with others to expand our next-generation graphics pipeline including advanced lighting and rendering techniques, and special effects.
Experience in identifying bottlenecks and optimizing existing / future rendering code.
Self-driven to learn new rendering techniques and implement them.
Strong communication skills and proficiency in working with Technical Artists to develop and iterate features/tools.
REQUIREMENTS
3+ years of professional experience.
Proficient C++ Knowledge.
Thorough knowledge and proficient application of 3D math, rendering algorithms, and data structures.
Performance-minded development and optimization skills.
Self-drive to learn new rendering techniques and implement them.
Mathematical Analysis skills.
Conceptual fluency with physically-based rendering techniques.
Strong communication and proficiency working with technical artists to develop and iterate on features/tools.
Preferences
Knowledge of a broad range of graphics APIs and shader languages including DirectX and OpenGL/GLSL.
Experience developing for 9th generation console hardware.
comprehensive benefits package available
GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER NEW IP
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for an all-round Gameplay programmer to for our new IP.
Participate in prototyping and designing systemic gameplay.
Implement and maintain data-driven and hybrid gameplay systems.
Participate in designing tools and automation pipelines.
Write clear, well documented, maintainable, portable, and highly functional code.
Load and feature testing, write test code, and develop test frameworks and profiling processes.
Code reviews and mentoring with other programmers and non-programmers.
REQUIREMENTS
Solid C/C++ programming skills, with excellent knowledge of object-oriented development and entity component systems development.
Proficiency with source control, debuggers, profilers, and other software development tools.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Excellent math skills.
Comfortable working closely with an agile multidisciplinary team.
Autonomous and resourceful.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent English.
Preferences
3+ years of professional experience in game play programming.
Strong understanding of Data Driven paradigms and implementations.
Experience with ECS engines and hybrid engines (Unity DOTS, Unreal Mass AI).
Experience with physics and animation programming.
Prior tools programming experience with credits on a shipped title.
Experience with several AAA game engines (such as Unreal Engine).
Experience and comfortable working closely with an agile multidisciplinary team.
comprehensive benefits package available
DEVELOP AND SUPPORT A Proprietary Multi-Platform Game Engine
ENGINE PROGRAMMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a talented Engine Programmer to join our team. The job will require development and support for a proprietary multi-platform game engine on new technology platforms in cooperation with other programmers and designers to design, implement, polish, debug, and optimize high quality gameplay features and systems.
Development and support of in-house game engine (4A Engine).
Ability to rapidly prototype feature ideas, and then properly implement features once determined to be final.
Keep track of code quality and style.
Determine tasks to implement features and systems, and accurately determine associated timelines.
Implement features taking care to write efficient code and with an eye to a quality end-user experience.
Write clean, professional, and maintainable code.
Troubleshoot complex problems as they arise and construct solutions to unforeseen design problems in a timely manner.
Writing necessary supporting documentation.
REQUIREMENTS
3+ years of professional experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
At least one shipped title on consoles.
Strong C++ programming skills.
Excellent communicator with strong verbal and written English skills.
Excellent math skills.
Experience with one of modern game engines.
Experience with multiplatform development.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Self-direction and motivation.
Understanding of the full software development life cycle.
Management and leadership skills.
Preferences
Oculus Rift/VR experience a plus.
Experience with other leading engines a plus (Unreal/Unity/etc).
Proactive attitude.
Desire to help drive the improvement of the game engine year-over-year.
A passion for games.
comprehensive benefits package available
MANAGE THE TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF OUR NEW IP
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR NEW IP
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a motivated Technical Gameplay Director to join our team. You will lead a team of experienced Gameplay / AI Programmers and coordinate the work of our cross-functional Engine team. You will also take responsibility for setting a high-level vision and work closely with all disciplines to deliver on the overall game.
Identify issues, propose solutions, and potentially execute on process improvements to maximize efficiency across all departments.
Be the technical stakeholder for a new project and set us up for success.
Establish strategies for future technical development.
Initiate, estimate, and track implementation of gameplay and AI mechanics in line with needs of the game.
Set up the project structure and build specifications for a AAA game engine.
Guide the design and implementation of data validation, and build tools.
Identify promising technical collaborations between all projects.
Outline technical requirements for project needs.
Rapidly prototype feature ideas and then properly implement those once they’re determined to be final.
Facilitate communication both within and across disciplines, and facilitate and encourage sharing of technical knowledge and code between projects and divisions.
Support and work with Technical Directors of other projects.
Keep track of the code’s quality and style.
Write clean, professional, and maintainable code.
Take part in code reviews.
REQUIREMENTS
5+ years’ game industry experience with complex game development projects. Must have experience of work on at least one AAA console project.
Strong technical understanding with solid professional knowledge in C/C++ programming.
Practical experience from different areas of game development as well as industry experience working as a Lead Programmer or Technical Director.
Vast knowledge of software development practices.
Proven team management and inter-discipline communication skills.
Experience with one of modern game engines.
Experience with multiplatform development.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
Excellent math skills.
Excellent leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated, driven individual – able to identify problems and execute on solutions.
Fluent in English.
Preferences
Rendering technology experience e.g. DirectX, OpenGL.
Rendering technology development experience e.g. shadowing, reflections, depth of field.
Passion for games.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE AVAILABLE
CRAFT LIFE-LIKE CREATURES
SENIOR CREATURE 3D ARTIST NEW IP
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an experienced and talented Senior Creature 3D Artist to join our team.
Your mission will be to create interesting, detailed, visually striking, sometimes terrifying — but always believable creatures for our new AAA IP.
Beyond creature modeling, you’ll be expected to take an active role in the development process, contributing to pipeline improvements, offering ideas to enhance the look and feel of characters, creatures, and the game as a whole, providing feedback and supporting your teammates wherever possible.
You will work closely with designers, concept artists, animators, the Art Director, and many other team members to help bring this project to life.
REQUIREMENTS
+4 years of experience in AAA game development as character/creature artist.
At least one AAA PC or console title shipped in a similar role.
Strong portfolio that demonstrates ability to create high-fidelity 3D creatures for the video game industry.
Strong knowledge of human and animal anatomy, proportions, and silhouettes, with the ability to manipulate them to achieve the desired look.
Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high visual fidelity across all stages of asset creation (sculpting, modeling, texturing, and shading).
Excellent understanding of color theory and material properties, with the ability to recreate them using in-engine shaders.
Strong proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software (Maya/Max/Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop etc).
Experience creating high-quality assets for real-time rendering, solid understanding of topology, materials, textures and optimization techniques.
Ability to collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams (riggers, animators, and tech artists) to ensure functional and visually compelling creatures.
Up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices.
Ability to work creatively as part of a large or small group.
Flexibility and resourcefulness in creating compelling creatures based on concept art and Art Director/designer descriptions.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to take initiative.
Collaborate with the Team Lead to support the growth and development of junior artists within the studio.
Ability to effectively manage time to meet deadlines and project milestones.
Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Preferences
Experience with game engines like Unreal or similar AAA engines.
Knowledge of real-time fur and hair techniques.
Experience with creature rigging and/or skinning.
Experience in writing documentation, guidelines, and tutorials on relevant topics.
Interest in creature behaviour and biomechanics.
Art education and or natural media sculpting experience.
A passion for games.
comprehensive benefits package available
Light our worlds
LIGHTING ARTIST
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop lighting options on early stages of project along with Game Designers and Art Director.
Create artificial and natural lighting in both outdoors and indoors.
Create light prefabs with Artists and Game Designers.
Create day-night cycles, various weather conditions with FX Artists.
Create lighting all over game and cutscenes.
Work with post-processing and color-grading tools.
Improve light and environment rendering tech with Programmers and FX Artists.
Perform lighting related optimizations.
REQUIREMENTS
Good understanding of light, composition, colour-coding.
Understanding of both modern and legacy real-time rendering tech and lighting principles.
Knowledge of Photoshop and other colour grading tools.
Good understanding of lighting physics.
Preferences
Versatility in used tools and performed tasks.
Scripting experience with Unity and blueprint experience in Unreal.
Ability to use any additional software for the task.
Visual FX experience (particles, postprocess, flares etc).
Hardcore FPS gamer.
Benefits (Malta)
Relocation Package
Residency/Work Permit
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Lots of Sunshine
BREATHE LIFE INTO GAME ASSETS
SENIOR TECHNICAL ARTIST NEW IP
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for a technical artist who will make a major contribution to creating the liveliest video game environments ever seen.
Never use the word “impossible”.
Push boundaries of modern platforms and optimize features effectively.
Be aware of global trends, learn relevant research papers, develop new ideas.
Code specialized shaders.
Create procedural content creation tools.
Implement work automation methods by scripting or using special tools.
Enable good communication between the art team and programmers, providing guidelines, best practices and documentation for workflows
Provide technical support to the artistic team for the tools and the engine
REQUIREMENTS
Technical mind, developed logic, thinking “outside of the box”.
Understanding memory and performance limitations of real-time rendering.
Extensive knowledge of Unreal and/or a comparable AAA game engine
Houdini experience and other procedural creation skills.
Max/Maya scripting knowledge.
4+ years of experience in AAA console or PC games development. Shipped games or a strong portfolio are a must.
Self-motivated and proactive. Doing R&D means digging your own path ignoring doubts.
Preferences
Scripting skills e.g. Python, C++, etc.
Experience creating physical, fluid, and gas simulations.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE AVAILABLE
BREATHE LIFE INTO GAME ASSETS
LEAD TECHNICAL ARTIST NEW IP
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for a Lead Technical Artist who will make a major contribution to creating lively video game environments.
Plan, prioritize, and set inspiring objectives for your team members all year long.
Provide team members with ongoing and meaningful feedback on performance and development -- ensuring positive acknowledgment of all achievements, both big and small.
Communicate with impact and promote an open dialogue within the team.
Empower team members with clear expectations and hold them accountable for their key results;
Collaborate with team leads to identify and develop art production processes and technologies that meet artists’ needs for creating high-quality art with limited resources.
Maintain a balance between the creative vision of the projects and the technical budget restraints.
Be aware of potential risks to the project and bring them to the attention of the management.
Be a reference for the team in relation to technical art and find solutions to complex issues that arise.
Optimize content for memory and performance gains.
Participate in the development of technology road maps for the specific needs of the project.
Be involved in the development and rendering of artwork, models, animations, and textures when required.
Participate in recruitment processes.
REQUIREMENTS
+6 years of experience in technical art or other relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, Technical discipline, or other relevant training.
Shipped at least 1 game in a technical art role; preferably full cycle on a ‘AAA’ console title.
Experience in 3D graphics software such as 3DS Max, Maya etc. ideally on an advanced scripting level.
Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of data management software (such as perforce) and different hardware architectures.
Knowledge of compression formats directly supported by GPU hardware.
Working knowledge of scripting/programming using languages such as MaxScript, Python, C Sharp etc.
Knowledge of platform strengths and limitations.
Good knowledge of multiple art and animation pipelines.
Technical proficiency in areas of 2D and 3D art.
Fluency in English language.
Procedural open world content generation.
Preferences
Scripting skills e.g. Python, C++, etc.
Experience creating physical, fluid, and gas simulations.
A passion for playing games.
Following latest trends and doing research on software to develop a plan for future tools and processes.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE AVAILABLE
create cutting edge 3d assets
LEAD 3D ARTIST NEW IP
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Lead 3D Artist to join our team. The job will require working with the Art team to create cutting edge 3D assets for our new AAA IP.
Work closely with Designers, Concept Artists, and Art Directors to create man-made and natural objects, parts of levels, and playable scenery.
Leading, mentoring and inspiring a team of artists in topics such as: environment, props, vegetation.
Assigning task, estimating time, quality control, tech topics support.
Creating personal models as benchmarks.
Planning the production.
Iterating on certain designs in cooperation with the Concept Artists and Art Director.
Contribution to establishing the processes and pipelines: bringing to the table creative ideas and non-standard approach.
Research: software and new tech.
Leading and integration of outsource models.
REQUIREMENTS
6+ years of experience in AAA game development, modeling, and texturing.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in leading artists.
Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps.
An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette.
Extensive knowledge of Maya/Max/Modo, Photoshop, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Baking Tools.
In-depth knowledge about the pipeline requirements of real-time game art.
Able to work creatively as part of a large or small group.
Take ownership and supervision of art assets through all pipeline stages.
Ability to directly manage, teach. and mentor other artists.
Participate in the interviewing and hiring process of artists.
Have shipped at least one AAA PC or console title in a similar position.
Excellent communication skills in English.
Preferences
Knowledge of tools like Marvelous Designer, World Machine, Houdini, Speedtree, etc.
Knowledge of work automation tools (scripting, using special software).
Experience with Unity or Unreal.
Experience in creating materials in Substance Designer.
Passion for pushing the envelope in detailing organic art like creatures and nature environment assets.
Knowledge of architecture styles and manufacture principles.
A passion for games.
comprehensive benefits package available
BUILD OUR WORLDS
LEAD LEVEL ARTIST NEW IP
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an experienced Lead Level Artist to oversee the creation of highly realistic outdoor and indoor environments. Outstanding creativity and solid overview of existing methods and tools for level art are a must. You should also be able to create immersive lighting, know how to work with instancing, particles, etc. The main focus of this position is to propose solutions for efficient work using the most modern tech, ensuring the quality of art and elevating the skills of the team.
You will be leading a group of artists, working closely with the Design and other Art departments, and, taking a major part in the final vision and polishing of level art, to ensure the released project stands strong against competitors
In collaboration with the Design team and the Art Director, planning the locations regarding: visual appearance, player guidance, lighting, composition, gameplay related elements.
Execution of blockouts for levels, bringing to the table creative ideas and non-standard approach.
Leading a team of Level Artists, assigning task, estimating time, quality control, tech topics support.
Translate visual direction and make sure the team is in line with the goals and art direction.
Contribution to establishing the processes and pipelines.
Inspiring and mentoring other artists.
Research: software and new tech.
Cooperation with other teams in optimizing and polishing the locations.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience as a strong Senior, Principal or Lead Artist.
6+ years’ experience as a Level Artist.
1+ AAA project.
Management & people skills.
Excellent knowledge with AAA engines like UE.
Experience with procedural content generation tools.
In-depth knowledge about player guidance methods.
Understanding composition, shapes and silhouettes, color-coding.
Superior eye for light.
Experience with any 3D modeling package.
Understanding of modular techniques.
Understanding of resource balancing and experience in optimizing scenes - environment related performance and memory profiling.
Minimum upper-intermediate English level.
Preferences
Artistic/architectural/engineering education or background.
Versatility in used tools and performed tasks.
Scripting/blueprint experience in AAA engines like UE.
Understanding of both modern and legacy real-time rendering tech and lighting principles.
Knowledge of additional software is a plus (ZBrush, World Machine, Speedtree, Houdini, etc.).
FPS gamer, passion for games.
comprehensive benefits package available
Work With Our In-House and External Tools For Mass Content Production
SENIOR VFX ARTIST
MINIMUM RESPONSIBILITIES
We need a VFX Artist to join our team. The job will require working with our in-house and external tools for mass content production, be involved in research, assist the team and personally bring all complex game features to full integration. We expect two different levels of experience and involvement for this role.
Create VFX content using our engine’s particle editor with help of external tools to create pre-rendered VFX for optimum performance and improved looks.
Work closely with different Design teams to create structured sets of effects for weapons, vehicles, monsters, characters, physical interactions, etc.
Work with the Environment team to create global weather and local level effects.
Deliver complete, tested, and tuned features.
Be a friend to the QA team and Programmers to carefully optimize what needs optimizing.
Work with lights, flares, and postprocessing.
Create HLSL shaders for both particle and material effects.
Create quick additional content through modelling and texturing.
Combine and utilize all engine features to achieve new heights and compete with the best.
Assist in improving our tools.
Quickly locate and fix what’s broken.
Be aware of global trends, learn relevant research papers, develop new ideas.
Provide help and tutoring to less experienced Artists and Designers.
Know the limitations of each target platform and optimize scenes accordingly.
REQUIREMENTS
Understanding memory and performance limitations of real-time rendering.
Good understanding of real-life physics and matter interactions.
Feeling of timing and dynamics.
Self-motivated and proactive. Doing R&D means digging your own path ignoring doubts.
Several years of experience as a 2D and 3D Artist.
Fluency in English.
Preferences
Unreal Engine or similar engine (Phat, Mat, Cascade, Kismet/Blueprint, Flares, Matinee) experience.
Knowledge of all 2D/3D packages and relevant tools for dealing with any possible
comprehensive benefits package available
BREATHE LIFE INTO GAME ASSETS
SENIOR TECHNICAL ARTIST
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for a Technical Artist who will make a major contribution to creating lively video game environments.
Never use the word “impossible”.
Push boundaries of modern platforms and optimize features effectively.
Be aware of global trends, learn relevant research papers, develop new ideas.
Code specialized shaders.
Create procedural content creation tools.
Implement work automation methods by scripting or using special tools.
Enable good communication between the Art team and Programmers, providing guidelines, best practices, and documentation for workflows.
Provide technical support to the Art team for the tools and the engine.
REQUIREMENTS
4+ years of experience in AAA console or PC games development. Shipped games or a strong portfolio are a must.
Technical mind, developed logic, thinking “outside of the box”.
Understanding memory and performance limitations of real-time rendering.
Extensive knowledge of Unreal and/or a comparable AAA game engine
Houdini experience and other procedural creation skills.
Max/Maya scripting knowledge.
Self-motivated and proactive. Doing R&D means digging your own path ignoring doubts.
Procedural open world content generation.
Preferences
Scripting skills e.g. Python, C++, etc.
Experience creating physical, fluid, and gas simulations.
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