Jobs at Keywords Studios
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Technical Animator
Company: Striking Distance Studios
Location: East Bay
Posted Oct 21, 2023
Striking Distance Studios, a AAA development studio led by Glen Schofield, is seeking a Technical Animator with 3+ years of experience in the gaming industry. The ideal candidate should have expertise with UE4/UE5, strong proficiency in Maya, and experience with Computer Programming (Python, C#, C++, Qt/PySide). The role involves collaborating with Animation, Design, and Engineering teams, developing scripts, creating physics assets, and maintaining documentation. The expected salary range is $110,000-$140,000.
Lead Gameplay Animator
Company: Striking Distance Studios
Location: East Bay
Posted Oct 21, 2023
Striking Distance Studios, a AAA development studio led by Glen Schofield, is seeking a Lead Gameplay Animator for an unannounced UE5 title. The role involves creating dynamic animations, managing a team, and collaborating with the Animation Director. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of animation experience in gaming, 1+ year in management, and proficiency in UE4/UE5. The expected salary range in California is $145,000-$190,000.
Level Designer
Company: Climax Studios
Location: UK
Posted Oct 20, 2023
Climax Studios is seeking an experienced Level Designer to join their award-winning team. The role involves creating immersive environments for a AAA IP. The studio offers a range of benefits and perks, including a dog-friendly environment and regular social events.
3D Car Artist
Company: Keywords Studios
Location: USA
Posted Oct 17, 2023
Lakshya Digital, a Keywords Studio, is seeking a skilled 2D and 3D artist with expertise in vehicle/car designing. The artist will work remotely, polishing content that is nearly complete, adding animations, and ensuring the final presentation is of high quality. Responsibilities also include bug fixing, maintaining content quality, and adhering to technical specifications. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in 3D content authoring, proficiency in industry-standard software, and a strong portfolio showcasing vehicle designs. Keywords offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment.
Senior Character Artist
Company: Velan Studios
Location: Columbus, OH
Posted Oct 13, 2023
In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits. Experience with character customization pipelines Rigging, skinning, and animation experience. Self-direction, passion, and creativity in your work. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. Leadership and/or mentoring experience. Expertise in modeling, sculpting, topology, and texturing and material work for characters. Experience working in Unreal, Unity or other AAA Game Development Engines. Solid understanding of modern pbr material authoring techniques Advanced understanding of ZBrush, Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Substance Painter and/or other game production tools. Strong communication and organizational skills. Additional Qualifications Concept and creative ideation (2D or 3D).
Senior Level Designer
Company: Humanoid Studios
Location: Canada
Posted Oct 15, 2023
or Alberta, as part of our flexible location model. Role Description As Sr. Level Designer at Humanoid, you will work with designers, writers, programmers, and artists to envision, plan, and implement entire sequences of fun and innovative gameplay with a strong focus on story telling. Responsibilities Design, implement, and own features related to the level & mission creation pipeline from prototypes to final quality Contribute to memorable gameplay experiences that support the narrative and the themes of the IP through collaboration with the broader team Define, document, and share best practices related to the creation of levels and missions Actively mentor creative and technical abilities of team members Participate in game design discussions and contribute valuable ideas and feedback to all aspects of the project Remain current with new and innovative technologies, proactively incorporating and improving pipelines and processes Collaborate with other team members to integrate their work into a high-quality, performant game experience Iterate based on constructive feedback from peers, testers, and players Qualifications: 5+ years' experience as a Level Designer in professional game development shipping multiple AAA titles A high level of experience in Unreal 4/5 and Blueprints Experience guiding multiple levels through concepting to final quality Experience with asset inheritance & modular workflows Familiarity with gameplay mechanics in action/adventure/RPG titles The ability to explicitly define and communicate solutions to complex narrative, gameplay, and technical problems Self-motivated, with proactive communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with team members of all development disciplines A passion for all aspects of story telling to craft incredible memorable experiences A strong understanding of the state of the art in game design and a passion for innovation Excellent communication and collaboration skills Strong initiative and ability to drive cross-discipline efforts By joining Humanoid, you will be welcomed into a diverse team of talented developers creating an immersive new universe of story, character, and discovery. We are a Canadian company with offices in Kelowna, BC, and Edmonton, AB. Initial work will involve exploration of game design concepts as part of developing our new IP, and later will move on to creating content for the game at final quality. This role involves close collaboration with other disciplines to shape the vision of the project, as you integrate content design with other facets of the game and iterate towards a cohesive overall experience. We offer a flexible work environment combining from-home, in-office, and fully remote work – as well as industry-leading compensation and benefits. This role can be done remotely throughout North America or in-office either in B.C. We believe in the power of small, agile teams, and a flat organizational structure, where everyone is empowered to make decisions and help drive the project vision.
Nuke Compositor
Company: Ingenuity Studios
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Oct 18, 2023
Ingenuity Studios is seeking Nuke Compositors of all levels for remote positions. The role involves collaborating with other departments on various visual effects tasks, requiring a strong understanding of filmmaking techniques and attention to detail. Candidates must be self-sufficient, pass a compositing test, and have functional knowledge of Nuke. Experience with Mocha, After Effects, or Camera Tracking Software is a plus. The hiring salary range is USD $20 - $45 hourly, with potential incentives and benefits. Ingenuity Studios is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
Compositing Supervisor
Company: Ingenuity Studios
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Oct 18, 2023
Ingenuity Studios is seeking a Nuke Compositing Supervisor for a remote opportunity. The role involves collaborating with various departments on visual effects tasks, managing projects, and leading a team of compositors. The ideal candidate should have senior level Nuke knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a keen eye for detail. The position starts as a contract with the potential to transition to staff. The company values diversity and equal opportunity, offering a competitive salary range and benefits.
Technical Animator
Company: Striking Distance Studios
Location: East Bay
Posted Oct 21, 2023
Striking Distance Studios, a AAA development studio in the San Francisco Bay Area, is seeking a Technical Animator with 3+ years of experience in the gaming industry. The ideal candidate should have expertise with UE4/UE5, strong proficiency in Maya, and experience with Computer Programming (Python, C#, C++, ) and familiarity with Qt/PySide. The role involves collaborating with Animation, Design, and Engineering teams, developing scripts, and maintaining consistent communication with the animation team. The expected salary range for this position is $110,000-$140,000.
Senior Environment Artist
Company: Velan Studios
Location: Columbus, OH
Posted Oct 14, 2023
Self-direction, passion, and creativity in your work. In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits. Additional Qualifications Experience or skill in one or more additional disciplines (character, vfx, level design, etc.). Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. Ability to create from your own ideas, not just from pre-existing concept art. Strong communication and organizational skills. Be proactive in problem-solving, cross-discipline brainstorming, and have the ability to represent the Environment Art team in appropriate meetings throughout project production cycles. Collaborate with the Art Director, Game Designers, and Programmers to ensure art assets are high-quality, support the artistic direction of our projects, and are fully optimized for target platforms. Expert in both Substance Designer and Painter. Strong understanding of physically-based rendering and NPR shader techniques.
Senior Mission Designer
Company: Velan Studios
Location: Columbus, OH
Posted Oct 13, 2023
In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. Velan Studios is made up of a team of remote, hybrid, and onsite employees, with hybrid and onsite team members operating from our Troy, NY office. Utilizing existing mechanics and gameplay events as a basis for the missions, you will use your creativity to help choose and implement compelling, imaginative and challenging play scenarios Pitch, design and implement repeatable content and game features, utilizing our mission tools Write, edit and evaluate design documents Collaborate with other departments to make sure that the missions your team produces are complete and follow best practices of script and asset implementation Adhere to narrative and gameplay guidelines and deliver on the intended gameplay experience, always putting the player first Run regular play sessions with the team and external users, facilitate discussion, and document results Integrate feedback from leads, user tests, and QA reviews into your work and the work of your team Requirements 5+ years as a Game or Mission Designer with experience mentoring other designers Worked on or shipped multiple AAA game title using Unreal technology An excellent understanding of visual scripting, with a portfolio of work Experience creating open-world, story-based game content, especially missions or quests Deep understanding of game design principles and what makes missions fun, fair and memorable Excellent written, oral communication and leadership skills Proficiency creating 3D geometry in a level building tool or 3D editor, such as Unreal or Maya Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work productively and efficiently toward deadlines Self-direction, passion, collaboration, and creativity in your work and the ability to multiply the effectiveness in others Technical understanding of design pipelines and scripting Additional Qualifications Programming or scripting experience Other areas of design expertise (systems, combat, etc.) Proactive in problem-solving, cross-discipline brainstorming, and representing the Design team in appropriate meetings throughout project production cycles 4+ years of experience in a leadership position The salary for this position is typically within the range specified below* per year. Senior Mission Designer Responsibilities Work closely with the Game Director to mentor and maintain quality of Mission Design throughout the project, taking oversight responsibility for implementing multiple locations, story-lines and character arcs Supervising other designers, take responsibility for concepting and implementing high quality story-based missions into an open-world narrative framework. We want to let you know that candidates who can work onsite in our Troy, NY studio are highly preferred. to contribute on different teams and projects. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, and revolutionizing the industry one game at a time. *$75,000 - $130,000
Partner Activation Specialist - US - remote
Company: Keywords Studios
Location: Remote
Posted Oct 23, 2023
The Partner Activation Specialist role involves managing and executing a marketing roadmap, collaborating with multiple teams, and maintaining relationships with local partners. The ideal candidate should have experience in partner management, program management, or partner marketing, and possess strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills. The role requires a disciplined approach to execution, a bias for action, and the ability to work internationally.