What this position will be doing:

• Creates audio mixes and implements cinematic audio into the project build pipeline.

• Requests bids and makes recommendations to Audio Director on hiring of external cinematic audio services. Coordinates deliverables and manages quality and accuracy of external services which may include original cinematic audio design, localized foreign language cinematic mixes, cinematic foley sound design and cinematic audio mixing.

• Coordinates internal and external cinematic schedules. Maintains and facilitates cinematic audio deliverables for all milestones.

• Responsible for audio requests for marketing videos and be in attendance during mix sessions with external studios used by various ad agencies.

• Oversight of cinematic audio quality and consistency with game audio sounds and gain settings.

• Works with our creative and animation teams on the pacing and timing of dialogue for cinematic scenes.

• Provides scratch tracks and mixes for pre-production playblasts and storyboard cinematics.

• Attends offsite shoots and sessions, to oversee audio requirements as needed (reliable transportation is needed.)

• This position has no direct supervisory duties internally, however this position helps supervise and manage external cinematic audio contractors.

 

Qualifications Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and five years or greater video game development experience in original sound effect design, creation, mixing and processing with emphasis on cinematic audio or equivalent combination of education and experience. Film audio production/post-production experience a plus.

• Certification as Pro Tools Operator or Pro Tools Expert with specialization in post-production curriculum.

• Three years or greater surround and stereo mixing experience using professional quality console(s). (Digidesign Control-24 mixing console experience preferred.)

• Thorough understanding of audio compression technologies, effect plug-ins, outboard gear, mixer routing configurations and surround sound formats.

• Must be skilled in managing individuals or a small team and negotiating contracts and budgets with vendors, in conjunction with the Audio Director.

 

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Digidesign Pro Tools mixing software/hardware and session set-up.

• Proficient with PC-based sample editors (Sound Forge) and DirectX/outboard effects processors.

• Experience with LUA and other text-based scripting languages.

• Knowledgeable with both PC and Mac-based operating systems.

• Experience with Microsoft Project or other schedule creation software.

 

If this sounds like the type of gig you have been looking for – then we look forward to hearing from you! Please use the link below and apply directly to us!

 

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Major Duties of this position:

• Implement network-synchronized game code including enemy behaviors, player interaction, vehicles, etc.

• Maintain and extend the development of our current game networking systems.

• Design and Implement networking architectures for future generation technologies.

• Work with other programmers to interface with all project subsystems, including character control, AI, and physics.

• Work with external vendors to develop solutions using and/or extending their online service SDKs.

 

What you bring to the table:

• Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have shipped three titles.

• Experience programming network games.

• Understanding of dead reckoning, latency, object synchronization, bandwidth and the effects on the gameplay experience.

• Extensive knowledge of C and C++.

• Strong 3D math skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Visual Studio experience, LUA, XML, and Maya experience a plus

• Familiarity in assembly level programming a plus.

 

Over the Top Skills:

* An avid gamer with a passion for creating top-quality games.

* Broad understanding of computer and game networking systems, including DNS, NAT, firewall, security methods, peer-to-peer and client server models.

* Online console game experience, particularly PS3 , Xbox Live, or PC gaming a plus..

 

If this sounds like the charge that you would like to help lead, then we look forward to hearing from you! Please use the link below and apply on-line. Thanks!

 

 

 

Please check out the openings below and follow the link to apply on-line! We look forward to hearing from you!

 

NOTE: THE DEADLINE FOR INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 2, 2010.

 

 

 

Duties for the Gameplay Internship positions include working on breakable/interactive objects, stats tracking, data pipeline and interface, working in cheats, skill points, code reviews, and of course the ever popular bug tracing and fixing… You could also be improving visual effects including explosions, weapon effects, fire, smoke, and weather. The interns will have the opportunity to be mentored by senior members of the Programming team.

  

Candidates must be full-time students enrolled at a college or university, working towards a BS/BSE in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. We will also consider Physics or Math majors with computer programming experience. Master’s or PhD candidates may also apply for this internship. An ideal intern would be energetic, self-motivated, creative, and responsible, have a passion for video games and programming and be willing to work hard.

 

Students must be available to intern 5 days per week/ approx. 40+ hours a week, and this is a paid internship. Duration of internship is flexible. These internships are based in Burbank California, and relocation reimbursements or housing stipends are not available for this position.

 

Simply apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below, and fill out our on-line application.

 

 

Candidate must be a full-time student enrolled at a college or university, and an ideal intern will be working towards a degree in Design or a related field. Candidates should be energetic, self-motivated, creative, responsible, have a passion for next gen video games, and an understanding of what makes them fun (or not), and be willing to work hard. Basic familiarity with a 3D package such as Maya or 3DSMax is required; experience with Maya is preferred. Applicant must have scripting experience, preferably with LUA or Python, but knowledge of other programming or scripting languages is acceptable. Previous experience with level-editing tools, such as Unreal, Hammer, or Radiant is a plus. Master’s candidates may apply for this internship.

 

Students must be available to intern 5 days per week/ approx. 40+ hours a week, and this is a paid internship. Duration of internship is flexible. This internship is based in Burbank, California. Relocation reimbursements or housing stipends are not available for this position.

 

Simply apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below, and fill out our on-line application.

 

 

 

Candidates must be enrolled at a college or university and working toward a degree with emphasis on audio production, recording or engineering, preferably within game development field. Candidates should be energetic, self-motivated, creative, responsible, have a passion for next gen video games, and an understanding of what makes them fun (or not), and be willing to work hard. Basic familiarity with audio production and editing software such as Pro Tools or Sound Forge is required. Additional experience with field recording and microphone setups, dialogue editing, sound effect creation and editing and post-processing preferred. Lua scripting or familiarity with a similar scripting language is a plus but not required. Previous experience with audio implementation using mod level editors such as Unreal is also a plus.

 

Students must be available to intern 5 days per week/ approx. 40+ hours a week, and this is a paid internship. Duration of internship is flexible. This internship is based in Burbank, California. Relocation reimbursements or housing stipends are not available for this position.

 

Simply apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below, and fill out our on-line application.

 

 

 

Insomniac Games is looking for an art intern to creating stunning in-game models. Our ideal candidate is passionate about pursuing a career in game development with strong foundation skills, a solid understanding of production design, and expert-level proficiency with image software. Responsibilities include organic and hard-surface prop modeling, texture painting, shader creation, object placement, and collision polish. This internship is an excellent opportunity for a talented student to experience a fast-paced game production environment.

 

Candidates must be enrolled at a college or university and working toward a degree in CG Modeling, Illustration, Graphic Design, Product Design, or Fine Art. Candidates should demonstrate critical thinking skills, an eye for detail, the ability to work with a team, and a consuming desire to master their craft by learning from experienced developers.

 

Proficiency with modeling software (Maya, Max or the equivalent), sculpting software (Z-brush or Mudbox), and image editing software (photoshop) is required. Additional experience with shader creation tools or writing Cg shaders is a plus.

 

Students must be available to intern 5 days per week/ approx. 40+ hours a week, and this is a paid internship. Duration of internship is flexible. This internship is based in Durham, North Carolina. Relocation reimbursements or housing stipends are not available for this position.

 

 

Simply apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below, and fill out our on-line application.

 

 

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for this spot include:

• Program content for enemy AI, weapons, character controls, and other functionality within an established framework

• Design and implement modifications, reorganizations, and extensions to existing code base

• Analyze, organize, and optimize code

• Flesh out, expand, and implement game designs

• Provide input on game design and code architecture decisions

• Work closely with designers to implement their ideas (this should include the ability to estimate the time it would take to implement a feature to give feedback to the designer in what is possible in the given time frame)

• Add gameplay data to assets through the use of Maya

• Optimize development practices and iteration times

• Other duties may be assigned.

 

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have shipped one or more titles.

• Strong knowledge of C and C++ programming languages.

• Adaptive coding style.

• Visual Studio experience, LUA, XML, and Maya experience a plus.

 

Bonus points go to you for being an avid gamer and having good instincts on design and fun and innovative gameplay. Strong 3D math skills. Need to be able to work independently and efficiently when required, and have the ability to multitask several time intensive tasks at once. Possess an understanding of procedural, object oriented, and aspect oriented programming paradigms.

 

If this sounds like the perfect location for you, then we look forward to hearing from you! Please use the link below and apply directly on line. Thanks!