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