30 May 2006 - Sidhe Interactive Vacancies
Sidhe Interactive is seeking talented candidates to fill the following roles within the studio -
Senior Programmer
Required experience profile
- University Computer Science degree or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years games industry experience including work on at least one published console title
- Strong C++ programming and math skills
- Extensive experience in software engineering, and object oriented design and programming techniques
- Thorough understanding of the game production process
- Comfortable working in a managed team environment
- Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience in developing AI, 3D graphics, networking, and/or physics game systems beneficial
- Team management experience desirable but not required
Usability Expert
Required experience profile
- University degree focusing on software usability and/or human computer interaction
- Understanding of game design and the software development process
- Extensive practical experience in designing, facilitating and reporting on software usability tests
- Professional game development experience desirable but not required
- Passionate about videogames and the potential for usability within game development
- Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Personable demeanour and strong people skills
Graphic Designer
Required experience profile
- Strong ability to produce consistently high quality design work in a timely manner
- Intuitive understanding of contemporary corporate branding, cross media consistency, and print production
- Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Comfortable working in a managed team environment
- Good communication skills
- Professional print and publishing experience required
- Highly experienced in Photoshop and Illustrator required
- Strong traditional art skills required
- User interface and web design experience highly desirable
- Motion graphics and video editing experience useful
Community Manager
Required experience profile
- Experience in sales, marketing, and/or after sales support required
- Comfortable working in a managed team environment
- Experience in moderating online communities and managing forum software required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work within an established customer support framework and guidelines
- Strong customer focus
- Mature individual with positive demeanour
- Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Web development skills desirable but not required
All candidates should supply a full CV. Programmers should also send examples of C++ source code. Graphic designers should also send showreel on print, VHS, DVD, or CDROM. Candidates should send their application to jobs@sidhe.co.nz or
Sidhe Interactive
PO Box 6203
Marion Square
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND