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[04.12.10]

West, Zampella Form Respawn Entertainment, Reveal EA Deal
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Analyst: West, Zampella EA Deal 'The Ultimate Screw-You' To Activision
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Remedy's Myllyrinne: Production Realities Make DLC Tough
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Industry Tech Veteran Mark DeLoura Named 'Developer Advocate' For
Google
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GDC Canada Adds Career Seminar Talks, Console 'New Realities' Talk
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Release This: Splinter Cell: Conviction Premieres Stateside
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Analysis: The Status (Quo) Effect
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Nintendo DS Line Reclaims Lead On Japanese Hardware Charts
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Czech-Based Vatra Games Developing New Silent Hill
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Activision Countersues 'Scheming' Ex-Infinity Ward Heads
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Interview: Crytek's Yerli On Why Graphics Still Matter
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Xbox 360 Ad Leaks Gears 3 Announce
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Report: UK Games Market Declines 7.8 Percent In Q1
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Crytek Joins UK-Based Trade Group TIGA
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Cage: Heavy Rain On Track To Sell 1.5M Units By Year End
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Best Of Indie Games: A Globetrotting Adventure
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Saling The World: Cabela's, Deadly Premonition Lead U.S. Charts
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Florida House Unanimously Passes Game Tax Breaks
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Interview: Silent Hill's Akira Yamaoka On His Big Leap
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In-Depth: EA Partners, Crytek Unveil Crysis 2 In New York City
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Interview : Enjoy A Coffee Break Of Victory With Desktop Dungeons
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Postmortem Highlights: Behind The Scenes of Free Realms
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Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of April 4
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Matias Myllyrinne: The Advent Of Alan Wake - by Christian Nutt
The Remedy man on the creative evolution of games, the production
process of this long-in-development thriller, and the demands versus
the opportunities afforded by the creation of DLC and the extension of
the current generation.
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The Melody Of Change: Akira Yamaoka At Grasshopper - by Brandon
Sheffield
Longtime Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka discusses his move to No
More Heroes creator Grasshopper Manufacture and the philosophy behind
his approach to creating game music.
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Gamasutra! Thanks!

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CCP - Iceland � Reykjavik, , ISL
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Senior Network Programmer
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CCP - North America � Atlanta, GA, USA
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UI Designer
UI Graphic Artist for CCP , makers of EVE Online The Atlanta Studio is
working on a new IP project and is adding great talent to the team.
CCP is looking for an experienced user interface artist with a strong
graphic design background to block out, iterate on, build style
guides, and create final artwork for a new PC game.
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Other Position(s) Available At CCP - North America:

- Lead Fashion Designer

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Funcom � Montreal, PQ, CAN
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Art Director - Flash Web games
Funcom is a world leading independent developer and publisher of
computer and console games with a focus on Action Adventure and
Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG). Funcom is currently
developing the Massively Multiplayer Online game "The Secret World"
and one unannounced project. They are also operating the MMO's Anarchy
Online and Age of Conan Funcom has a young and exciting work
environment with highly skilled employees in offices in Switzerland,
Norway, USA and China.
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Worldwide Biggies � New York, NY, USA
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Director of Technology, Virtual Worlds
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Monolith Productions � Kirkland, WA, USA
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Sr. Software Engineer, Gameplay - Monolith - #116715
As a member of Monolith's Game Engineering team you will work closely
with engineers, designers and artists to develop game-play for our
next triple-A title. As a Senior Game Engineer, your domain will span
as much of the gameplay codebase as your skills and interests dictate,
as you design and implement extensions to existing systems and pivotal
new game systems to meet the needs of our talented in-house team of
content developers.
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Monolith Productions � Kirkland, WA, USA
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Staff Software Engineer, Engine - Monolith Productions - #113766
As a Senior Engine generalist you will work closely with the Game Team
leads and the rest of your peers on the Core Technology Team to
develop state-of-the-art runtime technology for the PS3, XBOX 360 and
PC. Your domain will span the entire engine and your responsibilities
will include both optimizations of current-gen systems and design and
implementation of pivotal new technology for the next generation of
consoles.
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Snowblind Studios � Bothell, WA, USA
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Sr. Character Artist - Snowblind - #117298
Snowblind Studios, a division of WB Games Inc., seeks a Senior
Character Artist to be responsible for creating exceptional 3D
character assets. This person will work closely with the Lead
Character Artist and Art Director to ensure aesthetics quality and
continuity is kept at the highest-bar throughout the product. This
person will be well versed in the game engine and art tools (Zbrush,
3DSMax, Photoshop, UV layout tools) and will help more junior artists
ramp up their skills.
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Warner Bros Games � Kirkland, WA, USA
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Technical Art Director - Surreal Software - #117278
Surreal Software, a division of WB Games Inc. seeks a Technical Art
Director to be responsible for all content related technical decisions
for the game on one of our newest projects. The Technical Art Director
also acts a liaison between Engineering (Both game and core tech) and
the content creators. This person will evaluate new technology,
supervise and monitor the development of pipelines and workflow.
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WB Chicago � Chicago, IL, USA
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Sr. Software Engineer, Gameplay - WB Games (Chicago Location) -#115557
WB Games Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer to help us expand the
Mortal Kombat franchise. Work in a dynamic team environment where you
will be responsible for implementation of game play features,
interface tools for content designers and help to support and expand
the game engine. You will work closely with game designers, animators,
artists, programmers and production staff to take this AAA product
from concept to the store shelf.
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2K Marin � Novato, CA, USA
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Multiplayer Programmer
Got what it takes to produce a cutting-edge AAA title? 2K Games seeks
the talents of a seasoned and passionate Networking Programmer who
enjoys a collaborative and creative work environment and is looking to
work with like minded professionals to create truly amazing
experiences. SUMMARY: Design, implement, and debug networking code for
state of the art current and next gen titles.
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Budcat / Activision � Iowa City, IA, USA
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Design Director
Premium Iowa-raised Games. Budcat Creations is a developer of quality
entertainment software for the PC and console markets. With over eight
years of development experience and more than fifteen published titles
under its belt, Budcat stands ready to deal with anything thrown its
way. A game studio in Iowa? Sounds like trickery. But, I assure you,
we�re not actually a farm who has mistaken themselves as a game
development studio. As far you will ever know, at least.
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Digital Extremes � London, ON, CAN
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Generalist 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 videogames, we constantly
push the limits through artistic style, sleek code design, and
technical efficiency.
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Other Position(s) Available At Digital Extremes:

- Graphics Programmer

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- World Builder

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- Level Designer

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- UI Designer/Artist

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- Lighting Artist

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- Systems Designer

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DONTNOD Entertainment � Paris, Fr, FRA
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3D Environnement Artist
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DONTNOD Entertainment � Paris, Fr, FRA
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Lead Animator
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Guerrilla Games � Amsterdam, N-, NLD
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Senior Game Designer
Guerrilla Games is looking to add a battle-hardened Senior Game
Designer to its ranks for an upcoming project. If you're recruited,
you will play a pivotal role in formulating the game design and
guarding the game's vision. You will also act as a mentor, problem
solver and source of bravery and inspiration for your fellow troops.
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Guerrilla Games � Amsterdam, N-, NLD
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Senior Level Designer
Are you a gifted level designer ready to take it to the next, uh,
level? For our upcoming project, we're looking for a Senior Level
Designer with a thorough understanding of the intricacies of level
design. As part of a mixed-discipline team that creates entertaining
and compelling missions, you'll act as a mentor, problem solver and
source of inspiration for the people around you.
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Guerrilla Games � Amsterdam, N-, NLD
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Senior Tech Programmer
Guerrilla is looking for a real grease monkey to work on the nuts and
bolts of the game engine. As a Senior Tech Programmer, you analyze
complex requirements and programming structures and turn them into
simple, effective designs with even better implementations. You're
very ambitious, and even though you like tried-and-tested methods
you're not afraid to try something radical or new every now and then.
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Guerrilla Games � Amsterdam, N-, NLD
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Senior Gameplay Programmer
Being a Senior Game Coder at Guerrilla is like being a little god:
you're responsible for laying the foundation for an entire game world.
As part of an agile team of designers and artists, you invent ways to
break complex game features down into logical systems which are easy
to develop and maintain. You prove these features by building and
refining prototypes of your systems, making sure they add to the
overall believability of the game world.
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Hangout Industries � North Hollywood, CA, USA
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2D Artist
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Hangout Industries � North Hollywood, CA, USA
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Web Quantitative Product Analyst
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Monolith Productions � Kirkland, WA, USA
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Sr. Software Engineer, Network - Monolith Productions - #114694
As a Senior Engine Networking you will work closely with the Lead
Engineer and the rest of your peers to develop state-of-the-art
networking technology for the PS3, XBOX 360 and PC. Your domain will
cover the networking components of the engine and your
responsibilities will include both optimizations of current-gen
systems and design and implementation of pivotal new technology.
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Neversoft / Activision � Woodland Hills, CA, USA
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Senior AI Programmer
Neversoft Entertainment is currently seeking a Senior AI Programmer
who will work on core AI system functionality (navigation,
pathfinding, FSM, optimization and upgrading our existing AI system).
If you would like to work for a studio that operates with a career
approach to game making by stressing organization, effective time
management, and artistic evolvement, we would like to hear from you.
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Nihilistic Software � Novato, CA, USA
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Experienced Console Gameplay Programmer
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In-house engine, multiplayer action, FPS. Do I have your attention?
Nihilistic is looking for a talented and experienced Console Gameplay
Programmer. Founded in 1998, Nihilistic is an independent developer
working with top publishers on AAA titles. We are located just north
of San Francisco. Our founding philosophy was to break away from
corporate culture & foster a creative environment with a team of
talented developers. If you think you�ve got what it takes consider a
career at Nihilistic.
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Senior Console Engine Programmer
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In-house engine, cutting edge graphics, R&D, FPS. Do I have your
attention? Nihilistic is looking for a sharp Console Engine Programmer
with a rendering focus. Founded in 1998, Nihilistic is an independent
developer working with top publishers on AAA titles. Located just
north of San Francisco, our founding philosophy was to break away from
corporate culture & foster a creative environment with a team of
talented developers. If you think you�ve got what it takes consider a
career at Nihilistic
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Piranha Games Inc � Vancouver, BC, CAN
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Senior Technical Director
Piranha is looking for a Technical Director who loves being in the
thick of things, solving complex technical problems, researching and
recommending the latest technologies, and making great games with a
great team. We are committed to fostering a positive, respectful,
productive, and energetic work environment. Our Leaders are a key part
of helping us to do that.
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Other Position(s) Available At Piranha Games Inc:

- Lead Multiplayer Engineer

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- Lead Multiplayer Designer

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- Lead Environment Artist Xbox360/PS3

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Sledgehammer Games / Activision � Foster City, CA, USA
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Finance and Operations Associate
At Sledgehammer Games we have created a state of the art game studio,
made up of some of the most talented developers in the industry. We're
looking for the best and the brightest to join us, as we develop an
action title in the Call of Duty franchise.
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Sledgehammer Games / Activision � Foster City, CA, USA
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Development Director - Environment 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.
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Sledgehammer Games / Activision � Foster City, CA, USA
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FX Artist
Seeking a new opportunity? We are currently hiring top talent for a
soon to be announced project based on a successful Activision owned
IP. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package,
including royalty plan and relocation assistance. For more information
on Activision, visit our website at: www.activision.com .
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Sledgehammer Games / Activision � Foster City, CA, USA
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Lead Online/Multiplayer Designer
Seeking a new opportunity? We are currently hiring top talent for a
soon to be announced project based on a successful Activision owned
IP. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package,
including royalty plan and relocation assistance. For more information
on Activision, visit our website at: www.activision.com .
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Sledgehammer Games / Activision � Foster City, CA, USA
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Senior Character Artist
Seeking a new opportunity? We are currently hiring top talent for a
soon to be announced project based on a successful Activision owned
IP. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package,
including royalty plan and relocation assistance. For more information
on Activision, visit our website at: www.activision.com .
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Sledgehammer Games / Activision � Foster City, CA, USA
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Sound Designer
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.
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Telltale Games � San Rafael, CA, USA
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Producer
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Telltale Games � San Rafael, CA, USA
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Associate Producer
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Tencent Boston � Concord, MA, USA
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Executive Producer
Tencent Boston is a premier game development studio led by industry
veterans that are driving the creation of world class online games for
a global audience. We are a division of Tencent Inc., one of the
largest internet companies in China. If you�re an inspired, driven
individual who is ready to take game development to the next level
then Tencent Boston is your new home.
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THQ Studio Australia � Brisbane, QL, AUS
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Senior Multiplayer Combat Designer
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Visual Concepts � Novato, CA, USA
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Application Server Engineer
This is an exciting opportunity to build an efficient, highly
specialized application server from the ground up as we innovate
toward the next generation of online sports gaming at 2K Sports!
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Volition � Champaign, IL, USA
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Senior Programmer
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Senior Gameplay Programmer
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Warner Bros Games � Kirkland, WA, USA
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Sr. Game Writer - WB Games - #117015
WB Games Inc. seeks a skilled game writer to work on a shared writing
team. The writer should have game writing experience working directly
with a development team, excellent dialogue writing skills, and the
ability to collaborate and integrate feedback from the lead game
designer as well as other development team members, other shared team
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Warner Bros Games � Seattle, WA, USA
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Sr. Artist/Animator - SURREAL SOFTWARE - #117270
A Senior Artist/Animator works closely with the Lead Animator to
maintain and create high quality animations for both real time in game
movement and pre-rendered cinematics. Assists Lead in helping define
process and pipelines along with aesthetic goals. This person will be
expected to mentor more junior animators and to have an awareness of
the impact of assets on performance.
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Sr. Designer - WB Games (Chicago Location) - #116803
WB Games in Chicago is seeking a Senior Designer who will be
responsible for designing and implementing the game experience. The
Senior Game Designer is also responsible for ensuring the AI uses the
proper scripting logic as well as overseeing the creative design of
the AI. He or she must mentor younger technical designers on best
practices as well as pinpoint inefficient implementations.
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WB Chicago � Chicago, IL, USA
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Sr. Artist, UI - WB Games (Chicago Location) - 114954
The Senior UI Artist works with a variety of team members to help
design, create, implement and optimize UI assets for Console game
titles. They are responsible for maintaining high visual fidelity,
competitive aesthetics, logical menu flow, and presenting game
information in a clear and understandable manner. The Senior UI artist
must work with industry standard and our own proprietary tool set to
ensure a high level of fit and finish to all UI elements
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Character Artist - WB Games (Chicago Location) - #114695
The WB Games development studio in Chicago seeks a Character Artist
who will be responsible for creating character assets of the highest
quality. This person will work closely with the Lead Character Artist
along with the Art Director to ensure aesthetics quality is kept at
the highest-bar bar across the arenas. This person will be well versed
in the game engine and art tools.
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World Artist - WB Games (Chicago Location) - #116004
The WB Games development studio in Chicago seeks an Environment Artist
who will be responsible for creating environmental assets of the
highest quality. This person will work closely with the Lead
Environment Artist along with the Art Director to ensure aesthetics
quality is kept at the highest-bar bar across the arenas. This person
will be well versed in the game engine and art tools and will help
more junior artists ramp up their skills.<
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ZeniMax Online Studios � Hunt Valley, MD, USA
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Senior Animator
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