figureheadstudios

Jobs

Our team is expanding. If you are a programmer, 3D artist, 2D artist, character artist, special effects artist
or designer who has Unreal Engine 3 experience - please contact us below.

Concept Artists

Responsibilities:

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

• Define a cohesive and consistent art direction for the game whilst the team focuses on building fun gameplay

• Other art related tasks as deemed necessary by management

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 years game mod experience or equivalent study demonstrating exceptional knowledge, ability and talent

• Mind-blowing portfolio

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

• Proficient experience with standard 2D Software packages

• Understands the end user experience

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work effectively within deadlines

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

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

Preferred requirements:

• Strong foundation in the traditional arts

• Knowledge of the game development process and production pipelines

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

• Unreal Engine 3 experience considered a plus

Level Designers

We need more talented Level Designers to join our team to create fun gameplay experiences that will astonish people

Working with an established set of mechanics, rules and guidelines; you will create box worlds, compose gameplay then hand completed Levels to 3D artists for beautification. We need Level Designersfor Single Player, 2 Player Co-Op and Deathmatch modes.

Responsibilities:

· Create 3D box world game levels for an Xbox 360 action game as scheduled by the Lead Designer

· Tweak, refine and polish gameplay to ensure maximum fun factor for the end user

· Create, build and script gameplay elements such as enemies, items, music, audio,events, interactivity and puzzles for Single Player, Deathmatch and Co-operative gameplay modes

Minimum Requirements:

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

· A solid understanding of 3D space, game object placement, pacing, game flow and fun factor

· Strong portfolio of completed Level Designs

· A mastery of UnrealEd and Kismet

· Excellent creative skills. Ability to innovate while working within design guidelines and technical limitations

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

· Ability to multitask, prioritize and work effectively within deadlines

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

· Knowledge of prominent and successful games and the ability to analyze, critique and discuss

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

Preferred Requirements:

· Knowledge of the game development process and production pipelines

· Experience on multiple platforms and genres a plus

3D Artists

Responsibilities:

· Create cutting edge 3D assets for an Xbox 360 action game such as environments, objects, items, vehicles,
animated and dynamic content as scheduled by the Art Director

· Continually push the creative envelope and strive to make the best game possible within the projects constraints

· Must effectively receive and give constructive criticism

· Must be self-motivated, proactive and continually strive to improve

Minimum Requirements:

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

· Mindblowing portfolio

· Mastery of Unreal Engine 3

· Superior eye for light, shade, color, detail

· Exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure in regard to modeling

· Understands the end user experience

· Ability to multitask, prioritize and work effectively within deadlines

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

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

Preferred requirements:

· An ‘all rounder’ with experience in illustration, modeling, texturing and concept drawing

· Strong foundation in the traditional arts

· Knowledge of the game development process and production pipelines

Character Artists

Responsibilities:

· Create cutting edge game characters for an Xbox360 action game such as enemies, NPC's, animals and vehicles
as scheduled by the Art Director

· Work closely with art, design and animation teams to conceive original, unique and interesting character designs

· Continually push the creative envelope and strive to make the best game possible within the projects constraints

· Must effectively receive and give constructive criticism

· Must be self-motivated, proactive and continually strive to improve

Minimum Requirements:

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

· An exceptional understanding of human anatomy in regards to modeling

· Incredible portfolio

· Proficient experience with industry standard 2D\3D Software packages

· Mastery of Unreal Engine 3

· Understands the end user experience

· Ability to multitask, prioritize and work effectively within deadlines

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

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

Preferred Requirements:

· Highly imaginative, a problem solver and passion for character design

· Knowledge of the game development process and production pipelines

· Knowledge of prominent and successful games and the ability to analyze, critique and discuss

2D Artists

Responsibilities:

· Create 2D art assets for an Xbox 360 action game such as load screens, splash screens, animated textures
and special effects as scheduled by the Art Director

· Continually push the creative envelope and strive to make the best game possible within the projects constraints

· Must effectively receive and give constructive criticism

· Must be self-motivated, proactive and continually strive to improve

Minimum Requirements:

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

· Mindblowing portfolio

· Proficient experience with Unreal Cascade and industry standard 2D\3D Software packages

· Superior eye for light, shade, color, detail

· Understands the end user experience

· Ability to multitask, prioritize and work effectively within deadlines

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

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

Preferred requirements:

· Strong foundation in the traditional arts

· Knowledge of the game development process and production pipelines

· Unreal Engine 3 experience

Programmers

Responsibilities:

· Design, maintain, implement, test and debug code for game components for an Xbox360 action game

· Create features and components such as Xbox live, online, co-op play, UI, game mechanics, input, audio,
music, AI and physics

· Continually push the creative envelope and strive to make the best game possible within the projects constraints

· Must effectively receive and give constructive criticism

· Must be self-motivated, proactive and continually strive to improve

· Other Programming related tasks as deemed necessary by management

Minimum Requirements:

· Educational degree or 2 years game mod experience

· An intimate knowledge of the Unreal 3 engine (UnrealScript, Kismet)

· Excellent C++ and OOP skills

· Demonstrated knowledge of good software engineering practices

· Ability to test, debug, and extend other Software Engineer's code competently

· Excellent creative skills. Ability to innovate while working within design guidelines and technical limitations

· Effective communication skills. Documentation and verbal communication skills are excellent

· Ability to multitask, prioritize and work effectively within deadlines

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

· Team player and passion for games

· Understands the end user experience

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

Preferred Requirements:

· Experience with version control systems (CVS, SourceSafe, Perforce, etc.)

· Knowledge of Xbox 360 hardware and middleware (XDK)

· Knowledge of the game development process and production pipelines

· Knowledge of prominent and successful games and the ability to analyze, critique and discuss

· Desire to mentor and assist other programmers

· Action Shooter gameplay experience

Animators

Responsibilities:

· Create cutting edge animations for an Xbox360 action game as scheduled by the Creative Director

· Create organic and non-organic animations for characters, environments, weapons, vehicles and objects

· Continually push the creative envelope and strive to make the best game possible within the projects constraints

· Must effectively receive and give constructive criticism

· Must be self-motivated, proactive and continually strive to improve

· Other animation related tasks as deemed necessary by management

Minimum Requirements:

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

· Mastery of Unreal Engine 3

· Strong portfolio

· Proficient experience with standard 3D Software packages (Maya, 3DS Max)

· Has an understanding of the character set up process

· Excellent creative skills. Ability to innovate while working within design guidelines and technical limitations

· Effective communication skills. Documentation and verbal communication skills are excellent

· Ability to multitask, prioritize and work effectively within deadlines

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

· Team player and passion for games

· Understands the end user experience

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

Preferred Requirements:

· Highly imaginative, a problem solver and passion for animation

· Knowledge of the game development process and production pipelines

· Experience on multiple platforms and genres a plus

· Knowledge of prominent and successful games and the ability to analyze, critique and discuss

How to Apply

Please submit the following to:

jobs@figureheadstudios.com.au

Cover letter

Resume

Work samples (where relevant)

Please ensure that you have clearly stated your name and the position you are applying for in the subject line. Any submissions received that do not adhere to the above guidelines will be discarded without being read.

Please only contact us if you are serious about evolving the medium of video games and interactive entertainment.

'Figurehead Studios' are an equal opportunity employer and all submissions are treated in the strictest confidence.

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