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Hello there! We are a small development studio from Lviv. We are expanding our team and looking for the Middle/Senior Unity/Unreal Engine developer to join one of our existing exciting projects or one of the upcoming ones, which are currently in the negotiation stage.
We are looking for a person who enjoys learning new things and working with a wide range of technologies with a focus on Unity and UE (Plugin/SDK/Gamedev/AR/VR/XR/Enterprise projects).
If you have only worked with Unity or only Unreal Engine it is not an issue – we would be happy to teach you the other one.
Also, if you are a software engineer with other expertise and would like to switch to Unity/UE/Gamedev please apply as well!

Ongoing/upcoming projects:

• Multiplayer blockchain game with NFT play-to-earn mechanic;
• VR tour for one of the museum rooms in Abu-Dhabi with Oculus Quest;
• BLE Unity plugin for the company, which creates a breakthrough experience by printing marketing materials/catalogs powered by conductive ink and a microchip that communicates via BLE with your phone, iPad, or another device. Some of their clients are Audi, McDonald's, Disney, and other well-known brands;
• Maintaining and developing the existing products that we sell on Unity Asset Store and Unreal Engine Marketplace;
• Developing games and other various interactive experiences in Unity and Unreal Engine;
• Helping out mentoring junior developers (if you want to).

Requirements:

• Intermediate/Upper-intermediate level of English - you must be able to fluently talk with clients;
• Solid knowledge of C# and/or C++. (depending on your engine of choice);
• Solid knowledge of Unity and/or Unreal Engine APIs with 2+ years of commercial experience;
• Existing projects in Unity/UE to showcase;
• Willingness to learn/work with both Unity and UE (or any other game engine!) if required;
• Solid knowledge of vector math for game development. Must know what a "vector dot product" is and what it's used for;
• Good understanding of basic algorithms and data structures.

Would be a plus:

• Experience with native Android and iOS development;
• Experience developing multiplayer games;
• Experience in graphics programming and creating shaders;
• Experience in building VR/AR apps/experiences;
• Familiarity with any game engine.

Speedway Games is an independent studio developing and publishing games only on Roblox. We have over 2.6 billion visits to our games and more than 26+ million monthly active users. Our flagship game is Vehicle Legends, a top driving game on the platform for the last 4+ years, which features officially licensed vehicles.

We are seeking a Senior Environment Artist to join our team working on some of Roblox's top driving games. This position requires someone ready to work in a semi realistic art style.
 

• Create high-quality environment assets (roads, race tracks, buildings, terrain, props, and so on)
• Design intricate map/level layouts for a driving/racing game
• Create 3D assets in 3d modeling programs and import them into the game engine
• Locate references and colors, effectively work within any provided style

• Strong 3D modeling skills. Expert level proficiency in a 3D package such as 3DS Max, Maya or Blender. Alternatively, strong relevant experience within Roblox Studio
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a 3D Environment Artist
• Strong experience with level design and scene dressing
• Ability to work in a semi-realistic style
• Knowledge of optimization techniques for mobile games
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Promptly learn any new tools or techniques
• Ability to mentor less experienced artists
• Relevant portfolio for this position

Bonus points for:

• Experience with the Roblox platform

Working Conditions:

• Fully remote & full-time position
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days
• Bank Holidays
• High impact work: We have over 300 million players to date and counting
• Flexible schedule

Speedway Games is an independent studio developing and publishing games only on Roblox. We have over 2.6 billion visits to our games and more than 26 million monthly players. Our flagship game is Vehicle Legends, a top racing game on the platform for the last 4+ years which features officially licensed cars from major car manufacturers.

As a Marketing Specialist, your goal is to manage/drive the creation of compelling marketing materials to market content to the right consumers. The majority of your work will revolve around creation of marketing materials for games, which will include images and videos, specifically for driving games. This is a great opportunity to get hands on with licensed I.Ps from some of the worlds top auto manufacturers.

Responsibilities:
- Development and implementation of ASO strategies to enhance the visibility of our Roblox games
- Compiling technical specifications and assigning tasks for the development of icons, thumbnails, ads, and other marketing materials to designers
- Reviewing marketing materials from designers and maximizing their effectiveness(e.g good balance of color, brightness, clarity, etc.)
- Increasing conversions while balancing impacts to retention and other metrics
- Creating concepts for assets (description, icon, screenshots, videos) for game pages
- Monitoring and analyzing market trends and competitors
- Enhancing app descriptions/keywords in game descriptions to boost our games in the algorithm
- A/B testing game marketing materials
- Other marketing tasks as required

Requirements:
- 2+ years experience in ASO
- Understanding basic ASO strategy to achieve goals and analyze effectiveness
- Experience working on a driving/racing game and/or a great knowledge of cars
- Experience in conducting A/B tests of graphic materials based on the formulated hypotheses and evaluating their results
- Understanding search traffic and its impact on organic metrics
- Good understanding of what makes an app icon and page stand out from others
- Upper-Intermediate level of English

Bonus points for:
- Experience with the Roblox platform
- Art education and/or knowledge of rendering/designing marketing materials
- Ready to learn new analytical services and the quirks of the Roblox ecosystem

Benefits/Conditions:
- Paid Vacation & Sick Days
- Bank Holidays
- Fully remote & full-time position
- Flexible schedule
- High impact work: We have over 300 million players to date and counting 

We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced Material Artist to join our Environment & Props team. In this role, you will develop materials that enhance realism in our games. You will help define material and asset workflows, improve current practices, and build a library of materials that can be utilized by all art disciplines.

Superpowers you have are

• 3+ years of experience in AAA game development or credit on at least one AAA title as a material artist;
• Portfolio demonstrating a wide variety of tiled and one-to-one materials created using both procedural and 3d sculpted techniques and showing attention to detail, plausibility and an aesthetic eye;
• Expert skills in Substance Designer/Painter;
• Solid understanding of PBR rendering and the interaction between materials and lighting;
• Experience working with game engines and various real-time rendering software;
• Solid understanding of efficient low poly mesh techniques;
• Strong UV layout techniques;
• Understanding of Texel density, memory limitations, etc.;
• Ability to follow concept/reference and work with a wide range of styles with minimal concept and direction;
• Strong understanding of modular-level creation methods;
• Experience with high poly sculpting and modeling software such as Z-Brush & Maya;
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset to work in dynamic, creative environments;
• Intermediate+ English level (written and spoken) for seamless collaboration and documentation.

As a part of Room 8 studio, you will

• Work closely with leads and art teams to create high-fidelity materials via Substance Designer/Painter;
• Build and maintain the studio’s Substance library of materials & utilities;
• Build and maintain complex in-engine materials using a proprietary material editor;
• Work with the Art Manager and Production team to deliver time estimates for texture/material creation;
• Research new tools and techniques to create more efficient and visually appealing environments;
• Create documentation & tutorials, and requirements for the new pipelines & techniques;
• Collaborate with 3D artists, designers, and other development teams to understand and meet the content creator needs of the game;
• Create environment assets and scenes while considering hardware and design limitations and the overall art vision of the project;
• Mentor less experienced members of the team.

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 seeking highly qualified and experienced artists skilled in creating environments and props according to AAA pipelines. Specifically, we are looking for a talented Lead Artist with experience in overseeing projects focused on photorealistic environments, hard surface modeling, or weapon design.
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with exceptional skills, capable of setting high standards for quality and style. They should have a comprehensive understanding of various pipelines and extensive experience in game development.

Superpowers you have are

• 1+ years of experience as a Lead or Project Lead Artist;
• Strategic thinking, desire to develop the team / Sub-division;
• Deep industry knowledge;
• Constant self-development and the desire to develop others;
• High-quality standards and artistic taste;
• The ability to objectively evaluate the work of others and give constructive feedback;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize effectively;
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset to work in dynamic, creative environments;
• Intermediate+ English level (written and spoken) for seamless collaboration and documentation.

As a part of Room 8 studio, you will

• Lead projects for console and PC in the realm of 3D realistic environments;
• Complete assigned tasks within the estimated time frame and deadlines, adhering to the reference and technical specifications provided by the client;
• Collaborate with the Art Producer and other specialists involved in project realization;
• Participate in estimation calculations of new projects and tests;
• Ensure the quality of the artists’ work within the team;
• Assist in resolving artistic and technical issues within the team;
• Organize the team’s work according to project requirements and specific tasks;
• Create technical specifications and guidelines;
• Model photorealistic environments and hard surface assets for games based on provided concepts and references, following guidelines;
• Create clean, low-resolution game topology, optimal UV’s mapping, and texture baking (normal, AO, etc.);
• Texture photoreal environment and hard surface assets;
• Work with game engines;
• Final assembly in accordance with the requirements (scenes, files, naming, etc.);
• Research new programs and techniques that are emerging on the market.

We are expanding our team and looking for an experienced Game Designer who shares our passion for creating light yet profound casual idle lifesims.
We develop casual idle lifesim games and manage everything from marketing to game releases. We foster a friendly atmosphere and actively discuss industry competitors. We're ready to train our new team members but are looking for outstanding learning abilities and basic skills (work experience or personal projects).

You Will:

• Involve crafting unique gaming experiences for our players.
• You will work on mathematics, balance, and monetization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Balance and Mathematics: Creating balanced gameplay mechanics in our projects.
• Monetization: Developing strategies for successful game monetization.
• Feature Creation: Designing new gameplay features and mechanics.

Requirements:

• Experience with multi-currency balance in games.
• Knowledge of game session design.
• Experience with monetization and monetization points in mobile games.
• Experience in soft launches, releases, and live operations for projects with a large player base.
• Creative thinking and analytical skills.
• Experience in Game Design Documents (GDD).

Bonus Skills:

• Proactivity and communication skills.
• Teamwork abilities.
• Self-learning aptitude and fundamental skills (work experience or personal projects).

We are a passionate and close-knit team dedicated to creating a visually stunning and immersive world for our action-adventure MMO project. We value creativity, an open mindset, cutting-edge technologies, collaboration, and a deep passion for gaming. As a Senior Environment Artist, you will play a pivotal role in bringing our fantasy universe to life. Your primary focus will be on creating locations from block-out stages to crafting modular kits and assets. 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.
• Crafting unique props, foliage, natural objects, and modular architecture kits.
• Collaborate with the team to meet both artistic and performance goals, while maintaining consistency with the game’s vision.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Environment Artist in the game development industry.
• A portfolio showcasing locations created in Unreal Engine.
• Experience in planning and creating modular kits and locations.
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine, including asset implementation, scuttering tools (PCG, Errant Worlds), and a solid understanding of shaders.
• Excellent understanding of PBR workflows.
• Proficient in modeling, sculpting, and texturing using industry-standard software (Substance Painter and Designer, Blender/Max/Maya, Zbrush).
• Good understanding of game metrics and how they apply to environment design.

We are seeking an inspiring and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead our project into its next chapter of growth and innovation. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a dynamic leader with a passion for driving strategic initiatives and steering a talented team toward achieving ambitious goals.‍

Responsibilities:

• Strategic planning involves developing strategy for the project and the team working on them.
• Team leadership includes guiding and mentoring a team of managers and specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Process optimization focuses on improving operational workflows to enhance productivity, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Cross-team cooperation with various teams, such as product development, technical departments, and art teams, to align their efforts with business needs and priorities.
• Risk management entails identifying potential risks and issues in operational activities and designing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience in team leadership, ideally within the gaming or technology sector.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving, with a strategic decision-making approach.
• Hands-on experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster cross-team collaboration.
• Strong multitasking abilities, capable of meeting tight deadlines efficiently.
• Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of the gaming industry.