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Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of September 17

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In a diverse week for new job postings, Gamasutra’s jobs board plays host to roles across the world and in every major discipline, including opportunities at Blizzard, Bungie and more.

Each position posted by employers will appear on the main Gamasutra job board, and appear in the site’s daily and weekly newsletters, reaching our readers directly.

It will also be cross-posted for free across its network of submarket sites, which includes content sites focused on online worlds, cellphone games, ‘serious games’, independent games and more.

Some of the notable jobs posted this week include:

Blizzard Entertainment: Senior Software Engineer, Engine, Starcraft II
“Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an experienced engine programmer to focus on core engine development for StarCraft II. This position will involve extending StarCraft II‘s animation and effects systems, as well as working with the team on other ongoing core engine and graphics technologies.”

Bungie: Lead AI Programmer
“Bungie was founded in 1991 with two goals: to develop games that combine brilliant technology, beautiful art, intelligent stories and deep gameplay, and then sell enough of those games to achieve our real goal of total world domination.”

Edge of Reality: Lead Designer
“Edge of Reality is an independent veteran studio based in Austin, Texas. We are working on multiple projects including some with the Sims Studio of the EA Play Label. The studio has shipped 12 games over 12 years including several hits. The chemistry of the studio is very positive. Everyone puts aside their egos, and works hard to make the best game possible. Come join our team!”

Warner Bros: Art Director
“WB Games Inc. seeks an Art Director to be responsible for collaborating on product position and design, for overseeing development of art concepts and visualizations, and for approvals of final content, working very closely with the Creative Director and Designers to develop and realize the vision of the game.”

Raven Software: Design Director
“Raven Software is an award-winning computer game software developer based in Madison, Wisconsin. With a focus on graphic excellence and high-level, intense playability, Raven has produced hit games including the Soldier of Fortune series and various Star Wars titles.”

To browse hundreds of similar jobs, and for more information on searching, responding to, or posting game industry-relevant jobs to the top source for jobs in the business, please visit Gamasutra’s job board now.


Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of September 10

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In a diverse week for new job postings, Gamasutra’s jobs board plays host to roles across the world and in every major discipline, including opportunities at id Software, Harmonix and more.

Each position posted by employers will appear on the main Gamasutra job board, and appear in the site’s daily and weekly newsletters, reaching our readers directly.

It will also be cross-posted for free across its network of submarket sites, which includes content sites focused on online worlds, cellphone games, ‘serious games’, independent games and more.

Some of the notable jobs posted this week include:

Atari: Game Producer, Online and Mobile
“As the Game Producer for Online & Mobile Games, you will be primarily responsible for the external production of our online and mobile portfolio, helping manage our sizable pipeline, which could range from reviewing new pitches to creating presentations and managing development team milestones. An Ideal candidate would be a passionate gamer who loves the hottest new social gaming and mobile titles, has experience in production as a developer and publisher and has the energy, intellect and experience to get job done and done right.”

Blue Fang Games: Senior Game Designer
“Blue Fang Games is focused on applying proven game design and development principles to the new social, online and mobile game platforms. Our team is comprised of a singular combination of game industry veterans and online/social gaming talent and is focused on delivering original, dynamic experiences that stand out from all the “me-too” games out there. Our first Facebook game, Zoo Kingdom (http://apps.facebook.com/zookingdom), has over a million active players and we’re just getting started!”

Digital Chocolate: Product Manager (Web and Platform Services)
“Inside Digital Chocolate, the San Mateo studio is the place where the magic of creation takes place. Our products are built on the cornerstones of quality, innovation and community. We hire the best and give them the freedom to learn and do their thing, and teamwork is the norm.”

Harmonix Music Systems: QA Director
“Harmonix, the studio that created ROCK BAND and the upcoming Kinect exclusive DANCE CENTRAL, is looking for an experienced QA Director to wrangle the evil game-breaking geniuses in our QA department.”

Id Software: Level Designer
“We are looking for inspired, talented and dedicated level designers ready to join one of the most respected and ground-breaking developers in the gaming industry. With iconic brands like DOOM, RAGE, QUAKE and others, we rely on the talent, experience, and knowledge of every team member to conceive and create the experiences that define our genre.”

To browse hundreds of similar jobs, and for more information on searching, responding to, or posting game industry-relevant jobs to the top source for jobs in the business, please visit Gamasutra’s job board now.


Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of August 20

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In an exciting week for new job postings, Gamasutra’s jobs board plays host to roles across the world and in every major discipline, including opportunities at Freeverse, SCEA Santa Monica and many more.

Each position posted by employers will appear on the main Gamasutra job board, and appear in the site’s daily and weekly newsletters, reaching our readers directly.

It will also be cross-posted for free across its network of submarket sites, which includes content sites focused on online worlds, cellphone games, ‘serious games’, independent games and more.

Some of the notable jobs posted this week include:

Harmonix Music Systems: QA Director
“Renowned for the hit Rock Band series and the critically-acclaimed titles Frequency, Amplitude, and Phase, Harmonix has pioneered music & rhythm gaming, finding new ways for musicians and novices alike to experience the thrills of music making. Everyone is encouraged to contribute to the design and creative development of our games.

We are looking for people with a passion for music and musical performance to add to our world-class art team. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive benefits package, an active workspace, and a chance to work with some of the most inspiring individuals in the gaming world.

Freeverse: Software Engineer
“Freeverse is a wholly owned studio in the ngmoco family. We strive to develop and publish seamless software, with a particular concentration on the Mac and iPhone platforms. Our developed and published titles have been honored with six Apple Design Awards. Headquartered in New York City, Freeverse is at the forefront of creating compelling, cutting-edge games.”

Sony Computer Entertainment America Santa Monica: Senior Gameplay/ Generalist Programmer
“Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) Santa Monica is seeking a Senior Gameplay / Generalist Programmer to join the team behind the critically acclaimed God of War games.”

Sucker Punch Productions: Lighting Artist
“Sucker Punch Productions is seeking an experienced and dedicated Lighting Artist to join our team! You will have the opportunity to illuminate the visual style and objectives of our next project – Infamous 2.”

Silicon Knights: Art Director
“Best known for Metal Gear Solid: the Twin Snakes, Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem and Too Human. We’re currently working on several new and exciting AAA multiplatform projects. If you’re talented and inspired to create exceptional games, we invite you to apply!

To browse hundreds of similar jobs, and for more information on searching, responding to, or posting game industry-relevant jobs to the top source for jobs in the business, please visit Gamasutra’s job board now.


Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of July 23

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In a plentiful week for new job postings, Gamasutra’s jobs board plays host to roles across the world and in every major discipline, including opportunities at Harmonix, Armature Studios and more.

Each position posted by employers will appear on the main Gamasutra job board, and appear in the site’s daily and weekly newsletters, reaching our readers directly.

It will also be cross-posted for free across its network of submarket sites, which includes content sites focused on online worlds, cellphone games, ‘serious games’, independent games and more.

Some of the notable jobs posted this week include:

Bethesda Softworks: Senior Brand Manager
“The Senior Brand Manager will work closely with product development to make sure our games meet and exceed consumer expectations and are commercially viable, achieve profitability and ROI goals, are well positioned in the marketplace, have a strategic marketing plan, and are brought to market successfully and managed throughout their lifecycle as ongoing brands.”

CCP China: Senior Backend Programmer
“The Senior Backend Programmer will be responsible for leading a team in developing backend server side game systems for the Dust 514 title. Successful candidates will have experience developing data intensive systems that can run at scale. Experience leading a team from a technical perspective is a big plus.”

Digital Extremes: AI Programmer
“Digital Extremes is on the look-out for a top-notch AI programmer to join our team in London, Ontario, Canada. Located in the heart of South-Western, Ontario, Digital Extremes is dedicated to making AAA quality, commercially successful games, with the best and brightest talent available. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefit packages, and a positive, purpose-filled work atmosphere.”

Harmonix Music Systems: Senior Graphics Programmer
“Harmonix, the studio that created Rock Band and the upcoming Kinect exclusive Dance Central, is looking for a Senior Graphics Programmer to take charge of our cross-platform engine, pipeline, and optimization. The Senior Graphics Programmer will work closely with our world-class artists to bring their work to life at 60 fps.”

Visceral Games: Combat & Controls Designer — Dead Space 2
“This M-rated action/shooter sequel is setting new standards for an action-packed story-driven console experience. Our team values are as follows: Gameplay comes first, controller feel is everything, culture of creativity, be highly iterative, playtest early and often, learn from failure, work fast and smart, and surround ourselves with the best talent in the world.”

Armature Studio: Tools & Technology Engineers
“Armature Studio is located in Austin, Texas and was founded by the key developers of the Metroid Prime franchise. We currently employ a team of industry veterans with experience on numerous games including Kameo, Starfox Adventures, Star Wars Battlefront 1 & 2, the Wing Commander series, and many more. We offer a fun, creative, and challenging environment with excellent compensation and a full range of benefits.”

To browse hundreds of similar jobs, and for more information on searching, responding to, or posting game industry-relevant jobs to the top source for jobs in the business, please visit Gamasutra’s job board now.


Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of July 9

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In a plentiful week for new job postings, Gamasutra’s jobs board plays host to roles across the world and in every major discipline, including opportunities at Respawn Entertainment, BioWare Austin and more.

Each position posted by employers will appear on the main Gamasutra job board, and appear in the site’s daily and weekly newsletters, reaching our readers directly.

It will also be cross-posted for free across its network of submarket sites, which includes content sites focused on online worlds, cellphone games, ‘serious games’, independent games and more.

Some of the notable jobs posted this week include:

BioWare Austin: World Designer
“BioWare, a member of the incredible family of EA studios, has created some of the world’s best-selling titles including the award-winning Baldur’s Gate, the Neverwinter Nights series, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Original BioWare-created IPs include the critically acclaimed Mass Effect, the epic fantasy RPG Dragon Age, Jade Empire, and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. BioWare Austin is hard at work on the massively multiplayer online game, Star Wars: The Old Republic. BioWare Austin is seeking candidates for a Temporary World Designer position.”

Digital Extremes: AI Programmer
“With over 100 of the industry’s most talented artists, designers and programmers, Digital Extremes works hard to make its employees the best they can be by providing a positive, purpose-filled work atmosphere that in turn, drives creativity and innovation into our games. While honoring our commitment to providing a work environment in which to collaborate and create superior video games, we constantly push the limits through artistic style, sleek code design, and technical efficiency.”

2K Marin: Senior Gameplay Programmer
“Got what it takes to produce a cutting-edge AAA title? Be part of our passionate team and strive for excellence. 2K Marin seeks the talents of seasoned and passionate programmers who enjoys a collaborative and creative work environment and is looking to work with likeminded professionals to create a truly amazing game.”

Irrational Games: Programmer
“Irrational Games is looking for programmers at all experience levels to join our tech and gameplay teams. Whether you are a grizzled veteran of the video game wars or have only one game under your belt, if you think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you. ”

Respawn Entertainment: Senior Character TD
“Respawn Entertainment is looking for enthusiastic, senior-level Character TDs to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the ground level of a new IP and work with some of the most talented developers in the industry.The Senior Character TD will be responsible for creating and maintaining an efficient pipeline, building tools, and working closely with the animation and 3D art teams.”

Sledgehammer Games: Sound Designer
“Check out Sledgehammer Games, headed by industry veterans Glen Schofield and Michael Condrey, the creators of the acclaimed hit Dead Space, AIAS Action Game of the Year. They are joined by many award winning developers from across the industry. Sledgehammer Games is actively recruiting top industry talent to join the Call of Duty FPS development team. The studio is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, in sunny Foster City, within walking distance to plenty of restaurants, shopping and outdoor activities.”

To browse hundreds of similar jobs, and for more information on searching, responding to, or posting game industry-relevant jobs to the top source for jobs in the business, please visit Gamasutra’s job board now.


Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of May 28

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In an exciting week for new job postings, Gamasutra’s jobs board plays host to roles across the world and in every major discipline, including opportunities at Insomniac, Sledgehammer, Relic, and many more.

Each position posted by employers will appear on the main Gamasutra job board, and appear in the site’s daily and weekly newsletters, reaching our readers directly.

It will also be cross-posted for free across its network of submarket sites, which includes content sites focused on online worlds, cellphone games, ’serious games’, independent games and more.

Some of the notable jobs posted this week include:

Insomniac Games: SFX Artist
“Insomniac Games is an independent videogame developer with award-winning hits for the PS, PS2 and PS3. We created the first three Spyro the Dragon games, and the Ratchet and Clank franchise. We are also the team behind Resistance: Fall of Man, Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, Resistance 2, and most recently – Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time! If that’s not enough, we’ve also have been named one of the Best Small Companies to work for, and have two fantastic studios – one in Burbank, CA and one in Durham, North Carolina. Come check us out!”

Relic Entertainment: Senior Artist/Lighter
“At Relic Entertainment we are developing an original game for PS3 and Xbox 360 and continue to build on our history of award winning games – games like Company of Heroes, Dawn of War, and Homeworld. Experience freedom of creativity and know your contribution is valued and recognized by the Relic team and also by gamers and industry experts around the globe.

“Life outside of Relic? You bet. We know, it’s a novel idea, but one we not only embrace, we enforce. If you are going to live in Vancouver, you better have time away from work to take advantage of all this city has to offer. Vancouver is consistently ranked in the top most livable cities in the world. Where else can you get up and choose between beach volleyball, city nightlife, or boarding the glacier, all within 90 minutes? We’ve got mountains. We’ve got ocean. We’ve got a chill studio in the heart of downtown. And… We’ve got donuts every Friday. What more could you ask for?”

Sledgehammer Games: Development Director – Environmental Art
“Check out our brand new studio, headed up by industry veterans Glen Schofield as Vice President and GM and Michael Condrey as Vice President and COO, the leaders of the Dead Space franchise. They are joined at Sledgehammer Games by many award winning developers from across the industry. Sledgehammer Games is actively recruiting top industry talent to join their development team. Our studio based in sunny Foster City and is walking distance to plenty of restaurants and shopping, or one of our two free gyms.”

Rockstar North: Character Animator
“Rockstar North, one of the world’s leading video game developers, is a community of creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds. We are based in Scotland out of modern, spacious, purpose-built studios at the heart of Edinburgh. We develop original game titles and are proud to be the developer of the phenomenally successful Grand Theft Auto series. Rockstar North has been part of the Rockstar family since 1999. We offer successful candidates a highly competitive salary, great working environment, and extensive benefits package.”

Crystal Dynamics: Level Designer
“Crystal Dynamics has become a pivotal development studio in the video game industry. Our objective is to work on quality titles and create an innovative work space for our employees.

With a more humble staff size than other, larger studios, Crystal Dynamics has managed to carve its own unique studio culture. Working at Crystal Dynamics guarantees that you will be on the cutting edge of industry technology, as we prepare to ramp up for exciting, new projects.”

Irrational Games: Programmer
“Irrational Games is an award winning video game developer located in Quincy, MA and founded in 1997 by Ken Levine, Jonathan Chey and Robert Fermier. The team made its name with the much loved first person shooter System Shock 2. This was followed by two Freedom Force games, SWAT 4 and Tribes: Vengeance. In 2005 Irrational Games was acquired by Take-Two Interactive. The team was renamed 2K Boston in 2007, just in time to coincide with the release of the critically acclaimed BioShock, which went on to win over 50 awards including Best Game from BAFTA. In 2010 the team returned to its roots by reclaiming the Irrational Games moniker.”

To browse hundreds of similar jobs, and for more information on searching, responding to, or posting game industry-relevant jobs to the top source for jobs in the business, please visit Gamasutra’s job board now.