Вакансії Game Developer / Unity / Game Designer

Про клієнта та проєкт:

Країна: Австралія.
Шукаємо Middle Unity 3D Developer для розробки гри. Передбачається full time та long term співпраця.
Тайм-зона Австралії: UTC +11:00 (8 годин різниці з Україною).
Технічний стек: Unity, C#.

Обов’язки на проєкті:

• Розробка гри, впровадження нового функціоналу та дизайну;
• Рефакторинг поточного функціоналу;
• Баг фіксинг;
• Оптимізація роботи коду для досягнення максимальної швидкості та масштабованості;
• Виявлення вузьких місць, помилок та пошук рішень.

Основні вимоги:

• 3+ років комерційного досвіду з 3D Unity та C# розробки;
• Досвід створення цікавих та не стандартних 3D рішень;
• Знання математичних 3D моделей та графічних технік;
• Знання кращих практик і методів розробки ігор;
• Рівень англійської – Upper-Intermediate та вище;
• Особисті якості: самостійність, організованість, дисциплінованість, проактивність, комунікабельність, вміння працювати в команді.

Буде плюсом:

• Досвід розробки мультиплатформенних (iOS, MacOS, Win) ігор на Unity 3D engine.
• Наявність GitHub із пет-проєктами.

We are looking for an experienced Real-time VFX Artist to join the team working on Mech Arena, our mobile third-person MMO shooter in a stylized sci-fi setting.
Mech Arena is focused on both teamplay in battles and developing individual Mechs, Weapons, and Pilots. The player’s goal is to build teams of Mechs that can excel in Arena combat, and compete for top placement in leaderboards and tournaments. The game is available on iOS, Android, and PC/Mac.
The team works in Unity. 80% of effects are created on the basis of existing resources, but 20% of them are unique textures and shaders.

Responsibilities

• Creating real-time VFX in Unity for a variety of mobile game elements including Weapons, Mech Abilities, and environment maps, and creating UI visual effects
• Using internal tools to collate and review completed VFX work, and checking related settings

What we expect

• At least 2 years of experience creating real-time VFX
• Experience working in Unity
• Experience working on mobile projects and optimizing visual effects for them
• Extensive experience working with Amplify Shader Editor or a similar graph-based shader editor
• Experience working with prefabs in Unity as well as configuring additional scripts and elements
• Experience working with animation in Unity

Desired

• Experience working with version control systems
• Experience creating textures in Substance Designer

Our company is looking for a new teammate for the Unity Developer position. We have challenges in design and development, with strong inspiration for team collaboration. If you love R&D and are open to developing new features with clear code and deep-dive into the technology – join us.

About the Project:

AimLab is an innovative platform with a combination of cutting-edge tracking technologies and analytics with artificial intelligence and machine learning for gamers of all levels: from casual players to e-sportsmen. It was designed to help gamers to determine their strengths and weaknesses and adapt the system accordingly to optimize training gains.
Currently, the platform is used by over 8 million players around the globe. We are also the official training partner of several biggest e-sports games.
Our extension will be integrated with different gaming platforms like Steam and PlayFab, data science and analytics (Snowflake and Databricks), and will work with live streaming services (like Twitch and Youtube).

Responsibilities:

• Implement functional game features.
• Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable, and testable code.
• Cross-review of other team members code.
• Take part in estimation and sprint planning process.
• Take part in team’s knowledge sharing meetings and discussions.

Required skills & experience:

• At least 3+ years of Unity3D development experience;
• Excellent knowledge of C#;
• Good knowledge of OOP, SOLID, design patterns;
• Experience with profiling and optimization;
• English language on the intermediate level or better.

Will be a plus:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or similar;
• Experience with Agile workflow (Scrum, XP, etc.);
• Experience in developing for PC or consoles;
• Experience with source control (SVN, Git, Plastic SCM, etc.);
• Extensive gaming experience.

As a Senior Animator at Gunzilla Games, you will be responsible for authoring stunning animation content, collaborating with other animators, and closely adhering to production schedules for our game OTG (Off The Grid), an all-new AAA Extraction Battle Royale shooter, currently available as Early Access on PlayStation®5, Xbox® Series X|S, and PC. The ideal candidate for this position should demonstrate animation prowess, a strong drive to grow and improve, and refined interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create blockings, placeholders, and fully polished keyframe animations
• Assist in motion capture direction or shoots
• Edit motion capture data with high fidelity
• Ensure the delivered animations reach the project’s quality expectations
• Contribute to the further development of the current pipeline
• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Participate in team planning meetings
• Actively contribute to team meetings, team post-mortems, and other team exercises
• Remain flexible regarding shifting production priorities
• Work in JIRA to provide status updates and show task progress

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience with a CV and Demo Reel to review
• Work experience with Maya HIK and Motionbuilder
• Enthusiastic, positive, and team-oriented; must have the ability to interact and collaborate with all departments and disciplines
• Understanding of animation production techniques and processes
• Good technical knowledge of Unreal Engine and other game engines
• Experience with task-tracking software like JIRA
• Experience with version control systems (Perforce, Subversion, Git, etc.)

Pluses

• Experience with editing AAA mocap and mocap data
• Thorough understanding of Unreal 4/5 and locomotion systems
• Experience with Animbot (Maya 3rd party plugin)
• Experience using blender
• Rigging and skinning
• Basic knowledge of cascadour, ragdoll mechanics
• Space-switching workflow
• Interest in new technologies and adaptability to new workflows

We are looking for a skilled Unreal Engine Cinematic Artist to join our HEROIC Team. As a part of the Trailer Production team, you will play a key role in creating, modifying, and enhancing the quality of art assets that our studio develops.

Superpowers you have are

• Portfolio that demonstrates a range of styles, creativity and structured design approaches;
• Strong knowledge of UE4 and UE5 (shading and lighting techniques, surfacing, cinematic tools, sequencer, basic animation, environment creation, real-time VFX);
• Strong understanding of photo-realistic approach, as well as stylized approach;
• Camera animation experience;
• Knowledge of composition, color theory, perspective, lighting, and tech graphic design principles.

You’re a rockstar if you have

• Knowledge of Adobe AE and Premiere Pro;
• Knowledge of other 3D software (Cinema 4D, Maya, Houdini);
• Working experience in the game industry or postproduction;
• Experience playing games and knowledge of the aesthetics of cool games.

As a part of Room 8 studio, you will

• Create fantastic and eye-catchy scenes for game trailers following the existing art style and within provided estimations;
• Collaborate closely with the production teams of our partners to create from scratch and support the creation of videos in various settings and styles;
• Coordinate with the Art Producer and Project Lead to achieve the best quality and participate in production pipeline optimization;
• Timely & fully implement the feedback from lead artists (internal and external).

Nile Valley is a mobile farm game in an antique setting with a unique combination of classic farming gameplay and an adventure component.
On the one hand, in the contrasting atmosphere of the hot desert and the cool shade of date palms, the development of a farm made of healthy grains and sweet fruits. On the other hand – the advancement of the plot, the disclosure of the secrets of Ancient Egypt, capricious gods, and cunning merchants leading caravans from neighboring countries.
We are looking for an experienced Game Designer to support the production of new and existing titles in development at Stepico Games. The Game Designer will work closely with the project’s key leaders and the development team to successfully execute a new game from scratch.

Requirements

• Ability to handle difficult tasks;
• Understanding the modern construction of the game LiveOps;
• Good Game Design understanding and knowledge;
• Good satellite tools knowledge (Figma, Draw.io, Jira, Confluence, Google Sheets);
• Following the feature creation workflow;
• Proactiveness to improve work efficiency;
• Problem-solving.

Personal characteristics

• Strong organizational skills;
• Self-determination;
• Flexibility;
• Proactive.

Main responsibilities

• Actively participate in Game Designing and Analysis processes;
• Generate valuable ideas & contributions along the process;
• Pitch ideas as clearly as possible;
• Actively detect Game Design issues, take initiatives to prevent, and solve the issues;
• Perform Game Design tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Producer;
• Provide Game Design solutions, and choose & implement the best one based on considerations from all aspects of game development;
• Implementation of new and improvement of existing design solutions, features, and mechanics in the game;
• Communicate with other departments to improve work processes and better deliver information to performers;
• Help Senior GD or Lead GD in managing huge and complex features;
• Keeping documentation up-to-date.

Will be a BIG plus

• Experience working with Farm games or City-builders.

Nile Valley is a mobile farm game in an antique setting with a unique combination of classic farming gameplay and an adventure component.
As a Senior Game Designer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the game design is engaging, innovative, and aligns with the overall vision of the project. Your deep understanding of game mechanics, player behavior, and monetization strategies will be crucial in delivering high-quality gaming experiences.

Requirements

• Extensive Experience in Game Design: Proven experience as a Game Designer with a strong portfolio of successful mobile F2P games, particularly in the casual gaming market.
• In-depth knowledge of Game Design Principles: Deep understanding of game design mechanics, systems, and live operations, with a focus on F2P economies and monetization strategies.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret player data, make informed design decisions, and iterate on game features based on analytics.
• Experience with Analytical Tools: Hands-on experience with tools such as Tableau or similar for data analysis and decision-making.
• Collaboration Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including artists, developers, and product managers.
• User Experience (UX) Design Principles: Strong understanding of UX design principles and how they apply to game design to ensure a seamless and engaging player experience.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify design challenges and propose innovative solutions that align with the project’s goals.

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop Core Gameplay Mechanics: Work closely with the design team to conceptualize and develop innovative game mechanics, systems, and features that align with the overall game vision.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with artists, developers, and product managers to ensure that the game design is implemented effectively and meets the project’s objectives.
• Analyze Player Data: Continuously analyze player data and feedback to optimize game features, mechanics, and in-game economies, enhancing player engagement and monetization.
• Maintain and Update Game Design Documentation: Write and maintain detailed game design documents, ensuring they accurately reflect the current state of the game and its design processes.
• Contribute to the Overall Game Vision: Work with the Lead Game Designer and Game Producer to ensure that all game design efforts align with the overall vision and goals of the project.

We are searching for a Lead VFX Artist to play a crucial role in the creative journey of our MMORPG, designed for PC and Consoles.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement stunning visual effects using Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate closely with the design and development teams to integrate effects that enhance both the game's aesthetic and interactive elements.

Requirements:‍

• Experience as a Lead VFX artist - 5+ years;
• 2 years + of experience creating real-time VFX in Unreal Engine for games;
• Familiar with an iterative process of VFX creation from draft and prototype to polished look;
• Passion for the industry and an understanding of market trends and styles;
• Have a portfolio to showcase.

We are a small and tight team passionate about creating a stunning and visually immersive world for our action adventure MMO project. We value an open mindset, creativity, cutting-edge technologies, collaboration, and passion. As an Environment Artist, you will play a key role in bringing our fantasy universe to life. Your primary focus will be on crafting props modular kits and dressing. You will work closely with designers and other team members to develop highly detailed elements and stunning locations.

Responsibilities:‍

• Create detailed and immersive locations based on art concepts and technical requirements in close collaboration with Level Designers, Concept Artists, and Tech Artists.
• Plan and create assets, scuttering world objects, and dressing.
• Craft unique props and modular architecture kits.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure assets are optimized and seamlessly integrated into the game world.

Requirements:‍

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Environment Artist in the game development industry.
• A portfolio showcasing locations created in Unreal Engine.
• Strong experience with Unreal Engine, including asset implementation, dressing, and shader optimization.
• Excellent understanding of PBR workflows.
• Proficient in modeling, sculpting, and texturing using industry-standard software (Substance Painter and Designer, Blender/Max/Maya, Zbrush).
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills.