Programming Positions Available

• Online Programmer

Art Positions Available

• Environment Artist
• User Interface (UI) Artist

Online Programmer

Responsibilities

• Liaise directly with the Lead Programmer and Technical Director to develop the online networking and server infrastructure for a large scale PC based MMOG.
• Develop server based game modules.
• Develop tools, systems and game technology required for an MMOG in C++ and custom script languages.

Requirements

• Strong C/C++ skills.
• Experience developing for networked and/or online game systems.
• Ability to work within an existing code framework and/or create new technology from the ground up.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Strong knowledge of common software design patterns.
• Tertiary qualifications in a computing related field - Computer Science degree or similar.
• Experience working on a team.

Plusses

• Previous commercial experience working as a game programmer.
• Prior experience working on an MMOG.
• Linux, MySQL or SQL Server experience.
• Knowledge of Object Database technologies.
• Good general SQL skills.
• Experience with multithreaded application development and debugging.
• Experience working with scripting languages/systems.

Environment Artist

Job Description

The Environment Artist main responsibility is to create Worlds and the objects they contain. He/She will work on the creation of high and low resolution mesh to both an artistic as well as a technical brief closely with Designers, Concept Artists and Art Director. The Environment Artist is an expert in advanced 3d packages and modern digital painting processes. They have a proven understanding of lighting concepts and are familiar with game lighting, vertex and texture baking processes.

Environment Artists are required to create maps for common shader passes such as normal and specular maps. They are also responsible for damage states, props and game data creation such as collision or occlusion zones.

Requirements

• A strong technical background in MAX, Photoshop/Painter or equivalent software.
• Solid understanding of 3D art processes/pipelines for games production.
• The ability to work under the guidance and direction of the Game and Art Directors.
• The ability to work toward timelines.
• Good communication skills.
• A passion for making and playing of online games.
• A love for team/collaborative work.
• Unreal3 experience a plus

Having shipped some games is a plus, but not necessary. Junior, Mid-level and Senior positions available. If you are a student or graduate we require a strong portfolio in your chosen disciple. Artists providing direct links to online samples will be considered first!

User Interface (UI) Artist

Job Description

The User Interface Artist we are looking for must have intimate understanding of interface in a game context and must be able to visualize the perfect connection between player and game. The UI Artist works with the Art Director, UI programmers and designers to provide clarity for the player. They must have a strong passion for the latest trends in Interface design, as well as strong interest in the latest trends in media presentation and graphic art developments.

Applicants will have a strong portfolio of art and will ideally have had experience as a web or graphic designer.

They must possess a strong understanding of lighting, shape and colour. They must also be a straight thinker who can handle complex interfaces.

Unreal3 and 3d experience is a plus, but not required.

Requirements

• A strong technical background in Photoshop and Illustrator software.
• Good illustration, composition, shape, colour and lighting knowledge. Traditional art training is a plus.
• The ability to work under the guidance and direction of the Game and Art Directors.
• The ability to work to timelines.
• Good communication skills.
• A love for team/collaborative work.
• Familiarity with game art creation processes.
• Familiarity with MMOs.

Enquiries to: art-jobs@realu.com.sg