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Environment Artists
This London based team is looking for experienced Games Industry 3D modellers and Texture artists to generate environments (low to medium polygon density), textures (512 x 512) and architectural animations. 3DS Max and Photoshop are their primary packages, though a greater range of software experience is beneficial, in fact almost essential. Must be able to model and texture your own work.

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Freelance Audio Designer (6 months)
3rd person stealth based game for x-box needs a games industry experienced audio designer. it will be recording sound effects and the manipulation of sound effects. based on-site. using programmes like cubase not programming in c++. if you are a musician too that is a bonus. you will be applying sound effects from a library, which must be manipulated and applied to the game. there will be the opportunity to record your own effects and voice-overs. it will be based in the office as you need to interact with the team there will not be any exceptions for anyone!

Customer Services/Direct Sales
Fantastic well known and successful company is looking for customer services/direct sales reps. The main functions of the role will be to maintain first class service regarding technical support and direct sales. You must be able to work on your own initiative and your telephone skills will be top notch!! You must be able to compose technical help documents as well as letters to customers. It is a high-pressurised environment, so if you thrive on fast paced working you will love it here. You will play a key role in development of sales and support. Liaise with marketing and UK sales regarding products. You will be ensuring technical information from the producers and QA dept's relating to each different title are given to customers. Maintaining statistics and liaising with other dept's to maintain and improve the services. Working with PCs - internal PC knowledge essential - experience of Operating systems and applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Explorer. You need Good written and oral English lalanguage skills. Qualifications needed are GCSE maths and English and you need to have worked in a customer Services environment, A healthy knowledge of customer service and technical support regarding Windows is a bonus.

Audio Programmer
This talented and excellent studio based in Chester is looking for talented audio programmers. Everyone from talented graduates to highly experienced programmers are sought after here. Is this you? Give me a call and I will go over some details with you.

graduate programmers (you must have knowledge of compiler and assembly
the first step on the career ladder is both the most difficult and the most important. your choice will indicate your values to future employers, so selling out to database developers for a year may damage your chances of getting interesting work later. this great company offers a highly technical challenge within the games and entertainment industry. you will gain vital project management and technical skills that will help you throughout your programming career. what a graduate programmer will be doing: enhancing user interface and integration. researching and implementing new optimizations. testing and customer support. maintaining the company network. you must... be able to program in c/c++/assembly, want to do new, highly technical challenges. be willing to perform a wide range of tasks initially, and able to specialize as you progress. a good computer science degree will help but is secondary to ability.

producer
we are looking someone just starting in this area, so we are at the low end at Ł25k. a producer 1. extremely enthusiastic about games, 2. organised, 3. good with people, 4. logical, 5. should either have some skill as either an artist, designer or programmer too. 6. hard working, like games before life kind of thing. 7. responsible. this person does not need to already have had experience of being a producer. it may be that they were an assistant producer or managing art, design, code on a project. they should be able to show they can be responsible for others as well as themselves. it will be managing agb and gbc titles.

Animator
An opportunity exists at this well-known company for a games industry experienced Animator to join the Liverpool studio. This studio houses a wealth of industry talent, between them having achieved a number of hit titles including the multi-million seller ‘Incoming’. You will be working as part of the team developing the Inline Skating game ‘Rolling’ for console formats. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven skills in animation and be an expert when it comes to using the software associated with these skills, including 3D Studio Max/Character Studio/Biped and also Photoshop. A couple of published titles under your belt would also be a distinct advantage. Sample images (.jpgs) should accompany CV’s and will be instrumental in the decision making process when choosing candidates to progress to interview stage where a broad portfolio of 3D digital work should be presented.

Artist
Are you great with Maya or Max and fluent in Photoshop? There are opportunities for animator’s illustrators, modellers and texture artists for both characters and environments. Working on gamecube, PS2, and X-Box action and driving games.

3D Artist
To work on an original title. Good knowledge of a 3D modelling package, preferably 3DS Max.
Knowledge of PhotoShop. To work on a high profile, well-known 3rd person action adventure Playstation 2 game.

Character Modeller
You will conceptualise, model and texture characters for a cutting edge title to be released on next-generation consoles. Strong knowledge of either 3DS Max or Maya, good modelling & texturing ability, good freehand drawing skills and experience of character building would be an advantage.
Should have at least 2 years industry experience and ideally at least one published game, though they will consider talented artists with less / no experience.

Artist
London based company requires an artist with architectural background to work on computer generated architectural realisations. You will have experience in 3DS Max, Photoshop, high quality renders, etc. Games experience is not necessary, although a brilliant portfolio is. URGENT

Technical Artist
This great company is looking for a Technical Artist with basic understanding of image/video compression, familiarity of 3D Package and EA internal API’s, good working knowledge of Image Manipulation Tools, intermediate knowledge of one 3D package. Preference for Degrees in Industrial Design, Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Graphics, CG Technical Direction. You should be able to demonstrate proficiency for creative approaches to problem solving and ability to think in 3D, good asset management practices and ability to communicate technical concepts, build and manage database packages and to navigate network structures. You will be pro-actively assisting project asset management, Assisting production team with technical aspects of CG production modelling, texturing, lighting, animation, Managing project web site, editing and modifying stand alone (i.e. Unix, C) and CG package scripts (i.e. Mel) to streamline various Artist tasks. Proficiently using Image Manipulation tools to manipulate raster data.

Background Artist
If you have enormous amounts of artistic talent, this job could be for you! Other skills that would be an advantage are: 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, any game editing/level modding program such as Worldcraft. You MUST provide examples of 3D scenes or levels you have created. Work that demostrates your imagination and creativity and hand created textures. Examples of traditional artwork such as life drawing or sketches would be helpful too.

Artist
You’ll be working on an Interactive TV project and may also be involved in mobile phone games development. Skillset wise, this company is looking for someone with illustration skills, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Some knowledge of 3D Studio Max would be beneficial but not essential.

Artists (*2)
This company requires a highly skilled games artist, with a thorough knowledge of Photoshop and texturing. A working knowledge of 3DS Max is essential, as is the willingness and ability to texture other peoples models. Proven modelling skills would be a definite advantage, and the successful applicant will be a keen gamer with an eye for what makes a good arcade game. They will also be a team player with experience in the games industry and a good background in modern game artist working practices. Minimum of one published title desirable.

Artist
This company is looking for an Artist to join their team working on a Boxing series of games for Xbox and PS2. Good working knowledge of 3DS Max and Photoshop is essential. Character modelling experience in Character Studio would be a strong asset. The successful candidate will have a good quantity of computer-based artwork to demonstrate. Work examples MUST be provided to support CV.

Atist Interactive TV
The above company are seeking an artist for their interactive television department. As digital television audiences increase so the demand for highly entertaining interactive content increases. To meet this demand, this company is looking to employ an artist to work in Interactive TV games development. You are a recent graduate with a recognised art qualification, have an excellent portfolio and ideally, have some experience of producing 2D graphics for computer games. Illustration skills and an appreciation of the demands of Interactive TV would be an additional asset.

Artist - Mobile phones
This informal studio is responsible for developing exciting content for emergent platforms including interactive television and mobile phones. In addition, the team designs and maintains the company’s inter and intra-net. No game is complete without outstanding graphics and mobile phone games are no exception. With the introduction of colour graphics and a new generation of handsets with an emphasis on entertainment, here is an opportunity for you to explore the potential of this emergent technology. You are a recent graduate with a recognised art qualification, have an excellent portfolio and ideally, have some experience of producing 2D graphics for computer games. Illustration skills would be an additional asset.

Artist
You will be working on level design modelling for this young and dynamic company. The game is an action adventure for the X-Box. Currently looking for an experienced 3D computer graphic artist/level designer to complement their team. Ideally you will have a well-rounded creative ability, at least two titles under your belt and should be fairly up to date with 3DS Max. You will also be confident at working in low and high and low polygonal detail.

Artist *2
This is a role reporting to the Lead Artist. The Artists will be working in a small team developing a super hero title for PS2 and XBox. The position requires at least 1 good published game OR 18 months full-time experience within the games industry. Good knowledge of 3D Studio Max is essential, but knowledge of Light Wave and Maya would be extremely useful. Must also work well in a small team.

GBC and GBA formats Artists 2D
Working from schedules supplied by the Producer the artist must produce low colour artwork in support of the programmer assigned to the project. This artwork may be created initially by taking the original 'Next Generation' platform graphics into 3D Max or a similar 3D package or into Photoshop or similar 2D package, the colour depth is then reduced and in some cases a tileset is produced using Promotion or a similar tiling package. It may also be necessary to originate artwork in any of the above packages. At times the artist may also need to construct background maps from tilesets, produce fonts and sprites to specified sizes and colour depths. The position does not require the management of any staff, but good self-management, especially time and quality management, is essential. Good working knowledge of at least one of the following art packages: Photoshop, Promotion, Paintshop Pro, Farlux. Knowledge of 3ds Max, Maya, Softimage, Lightwave.

Audio - Only Experienced need apply
High level CGI and video games company requires commerically EXPERIENCED audio person. In depth experience with hi-end audio recording/mixing suites Strong musical skills, plus the ability to adapt to new technology is the base requirement for this post. Knowledge of the ProToolsHS system is a prerequisite for this position as are published works either in film/broadcast or games industry. PLease include samples and music credits. If you have not worked in TV/film or games as a musician/audio person please do not apply they do not care! DO NOT CALL CHANGE ABOUT THIS PLEASE SEND APPLICATION AND THEN WE WILL CALL YOU! ONN HOLD TIL 1ST NOVEMBER

AUDIO DESIGNER - GAMES INDUSTRY EXPERIENCED ONLY !!
51AUDIO: EDINBURGH: AUDIO DESIGNER: ŁNEG Do you want to work with an award winning developer in Scotland? If you can answer yes to all of the following questions we need to talk to you, they will not consider other applications and we do not have any other similar vacancies for those looking to enter the industry either – sorry! Have you worked in the games industry as an audio designer? Do you have dialogue-editing experience? Do you have music production experience? Do you have experience of creating sound effects and sound design? This will be working on-site there will NOT be the opportunity to work off-site. A demo is essential. Urgent requirement. The position requires involvement in all aspects of game audio development. A keen attention to detail and a strong audio imagination is a must. No applications will be considered without support of a show reel / demo. Where possible these should demonstrate the following: · Experience of interactive vehicle sound design and integration techniques, · Sound design for in-game play & rendered cut scenes, · Interactive audio implementation knowledge, · Editing and acoustically matching dialogue, · Music composition & production.

Audio Sound Designer/Engineer
We are seeking a proficient sound designer with engineering experience. The candidate will be responsible for original sound design creation, editing, mixing and processing as well as implementation of sounds for our games using custom internal and third party tools. The candidate must have video game sound/audio work experience and be proficient with a number of specific audio tools and technologies. Requirements: 3 years or greater experience in original sound effect design, creation, mixing, processing and implementation. 2 years or equivalent video game product development experience. Proficient with Digidesign Pro Tools multitrack project workstation. Emphasis in sound and dialogue mixing. Film or television production/location recording or comparable experience/education preferred. Emphasis on microphone placement, operation and recording. Proficient with Sound Forge sample editor and DirectX/outboard effects processors or comparable Mac tools. Some experience with text-based scripting languages is preferred. Understanding of audio compression technologies, surround sound formats, audio physics, etc. Console mixing experience. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledgeable with both Mac and PC operating systems. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and other related programs.

AUDIO, LOW LEVEL, MID LEVEL & EXPERIENCED
124PROG: DERBY: AUDIO, LOW LEVEL, MID LEVEL & EXPERIENCED Ł25-Ł40 + BENS Audio programmer. Low-level engine. Mid-level programmer. Experienced programmer. Quality is what this company consistently produce, and quality is what they can offer if you want a career with them. They need exciting candidates to fill several positions at a range of experience levels. Contact us straight away if you want to take advantage of one of these opportunities and think you have the quality they need!

AUDIO DESIGNER
An excellent opportunity to work on AAA titles in the fascinating and beautiful city of Vienna. You will be well rewarded and given a chance to do what you do best in a new environment; it’s an adventure and one hell of a career opportunity. You DO NOT have to speak German for this role, but you do have to have the following to apply: Sound Designer Qualifications: 2 or more years of experience in the computer game industry At least one A or AAA title shipped Console experience Excellent technical skills required Good communication skills Experience with Dolby 5.1 & DTS Knowledge of Gigasampler, Cubase, Wavelab Of advantage: Experience in Pro-Tools Knowledge of at least one script language Programming experience of big advantage Score composition and arrangement experience The ability to speak and read German Profile: Create and implement sound design for AAA console titles No German necessary On offer: An excellent team Relaxed working atmosphere Flexible working hours Latest technologies Performance referred income and bonus payments Easy accessibility by public transport Living in Vienna, the heart of Europe Non-smoking office Applications without demo material cannot be considered. If you are interested please send your demo material to alex@change-job.com If you want information on how to prepare an audio demo for the games industry, mail alex@change-job.com with "AUDIO DEMO" in the heading.

514AUDIO: Vienna: Austria: AUDIO DESIGNER
An excellent opportunity to work on AAA titles in the fascinating and beautiful city of Vienna. You will be well rewarded and given a chance to do what you do best in a new environment; it’s an adventure and one hell of a career opportunity. Living in Vienna you will enjoy a very high standard of living and enjoy a high quality of life... you can even go skiing at the weekends without a second thought! You DO NOT have to speak German for this role, but you do have to have the following to apply: Sound Designer Qualifications: 2 or more years of experience in the computer game industry At least one A or AAA title shipped ***Console experience *** Excellent technical skills Good communication skills Experience with Dolby 5.1 & DTS Knowledge of Gigasampler, Cubase, Wavelab Of advantage: Experience in Pro-Tools Knowledge of at least one script language Programming experience of big advantage Score composition and arrangement experience The ability to speak and read German Profile: Create and implement sound design for AAA console titles No German necessary On offer: An excellent team Relaxed working atmosphere Flexible working hours Latest technologies Performance referred income and bonus payments Easy accessibility by public transport Living in Vienna, the heart of Europe Non-smoking office Applications without demo material cannot be considered. If you are interested please send your demo material to alex@change-job.com If you want information on how to prepare an audio demo for the games industry, mail alex@change-job.com with "AUDIO DEMO" in the heading. Please feel free to pass this add on to friends and colleagues

860AUDIO: Shanghai: China: AUDIO DESIGNER
A once in a lifetime opportunity for a chance to live and work in China, in Shangai. My client looking for a Sound Designer who has the competency both on sound design and sound integration and has the ability and confidence to take on a project immediately, hitting the ground running. This stunning Shanghai studio is located at the heart of the hustle and bustle of the city, feeling every pulse of the fast growth of China. They offer a fun and dynamic environment and invite you to join their multicultural talent pool. Chic, edgy, and futuristic, Shanghai is home to trend-setters and visionaries, shaping the future in Asia’s hottest city. Sound interesting? We’re looking for highly talented, passionate, adventurous, driven and creative professionals to work hard and have fun making original creations for next generation consoles. Competitive compensation, bonus plan, relocation package, travel allowance and housing allowance offered to qualified candidates. We provide all necessary travel and visa documentation and services. Position: Senior Sound Designer Job Type: Full Time, 18-month or longer contract Responsibilities: Responsible of the conception, realization and final rendering of the audio in the game, following and developing the intentions of the creative direction. Reports directly to the producer. Requirements: - At least 3 years sound design experience with credits of successful project(s); - Solid skills in audio recording, processing and mixing; - Ability to work independently on sound integration using game & sound edition tools - Excellent organization and communication skills; - Proven ability to manage a large volume of audio data accurately and efficiently, and to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced, high pressure environment; - Commitment to personal and peer development and sharing best practices; Pluses: - Degree in related field preferred; - Knowledgeable in entertainment industry in terms of video games, movies, tv series, and music; - Musical proficiency.

607AU: LEMINGTON SPA: ENGLAND: AUDIO DESIGNER: 21000
Description: Will be required to design and create all aspects of computer game audio production. Expectations: Below is a non-exhaustive list of the Company’s expectations of the Audio Designer · Recording and editing of sound effects · Using in-house sound tools to implement sound effects · Recording / editing voice recordings · Composing interactive music scores · Management of tasks and scheduling Essential Qualities: · Although no formal qualifications are required the successful applicant should possess experience in sound recording, editing and music composition / production · Previous industry experience of 1-2 years required · Must be able to write and produce music in a variety of styles from children’s cartoon music to full orchestral movie scores · Must be able to demonstrate experience in the following areas: Digital audio sampling, audio manipulation and editing, foley techniques, recording, field sound FX recording · Music production and mixing techniques · Dialog recording and dialog manipulation techniques · Must have a good working knowledge of the following: Sound FX processors, Hardware / Software samplers, Hardware / Software Synthesizers, Digital mixers, Microphones, Dynamic processors · Will have experience of Midi / Audio sequencers such as Steinberg’s Cubase SX · Will have experience with audio editing software such as Steinberg Wave lab / Sound Forge / Cool Edit · Will be able to write and produce music within a computer-based environment, but any instrumental skills would be beneficial · Mature professional attitude and work ethic · Ability to fit into a creative, young and friendly team environment · Applicant needs to be comfortable working to deadlines · Attention to detail is essential and all tasks must be carried out to the highest standard · A willingness and ability to learn is essential Training: Applicants will be trained on the job and will be expected to work on their own initiative. As well as organised training sessions within the company staff are encouraged to broaden their skills further by giving them the opportunity to attend external courses as appropriate. PLEASE CONTACT ALEX ASAP IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THIS VACANCY +44(0)20 7241 4545

539AU: Alberta: Canada: SOUND DESIGNER
My client is in search of a Sound Designer/Audio Technician to join their audio team. The candidate must have at least 2 years experience in creating audio for games, and a strong understanding of the fundamentals of audio engineering and theory. I am looking for an individual who is creative and technically proficient. You have a passion for sound design and a great grasp of technical requirements and issues present in making audio for games. Primary Responsibilities: Working with the design team to develop innovative and artistic sound design for each game Creating audio for game play elements using Nuendo, Sound Forge, and other related software In-game implementation of all types of audio assets using proprietary tools and systems Offering technical advice for programmers developing game sound systems Editing, mastering, and implementation of music and dialogue All aspects of sound for linear video Basic Qualifications Include: At least 2 years experience in creating audio for games Ability to make high quality audio samples and process externally created music, VO, and SFX for in-game use Professional-level skills in digital audio editing and manipulation Great communication and team skills Strong attention to detail The ideal candidate will also have some mix of the following: A love of games Musicianship Live/studio recording experience and a strong grasp of microphone theory Understanding of the software development process Understanding of basic game design concepts Experience with 3rd party audio tools like XACT, Miles Sound System, MusyX The ability to write/debug simple computer script or batch files Applications without demo material cannot be considered. Contact alex@change-job.com tel:+44 (0)20 7241 4545 for information on sending in demos If you want information on how to prepare an audio demo for the games industry, mail alex@change-job.com with "SEND AUDIO INFO" in the heading.

514SENAU: Vienna: Austria: SENIOR AUDIO PROGRAMMER
An excellent opportunity to work on AAA titles in the fascinating and beautiful city of Vienna. You will be well rewarded and given a chance to do what you do best in a new environment; it’s an adventure and one hell of a career opportunity. You DO NOT have to speak German for this role, but you do have to have the following to apply: Senior Audio Programmer Qualifications: 3 or more years of experience in the computer game industry Expert knowledge and experience with C/C++ Console programming experience Excellent software engineering skills required Strong desire to make games Applicants must meet the demand and high qualification standards of a Rockstar studio Of advantage: Assembler programming background Mathematic degree or comparable experience Excellent communication and leadership skills EU citizenship Profile: Implement audio for AAA console titles Design and build state-of-the-art technology On offer An excellent team Relaxed working atmosphere Flexible working hours Latest technologies Performance referred income and bonus payments Easy accessibility by public transport Living in Vienna, the heart of Europe Non-smoking office

505AU: Dundee: Scotland: AUDIO PROGRAMMER
Audio Programmer Responsibilities: · Provide audio logic programming support. · Maintain and further develop our multiplatform audio engine. · Be the technical communications interface between the audio team and programming team. · Liaise with external audio companies. · Work as part of the audio team to produce cutting edge game audio. Start Date: · ASAP Skills Required: · C and C++. · A knowledge of audio hardware and libraries on at least one platform. · An understanding of game audio design and implementation. · Good communication and documentation skills. · An understanding of the physics of sound. Skills Preferred: · Sound design experience. · DSP, MIDI, interactive music, audio compression, realtime sound synthesis, voice synthesis/recognition, or other audio related speciality. · 3D Maths. If you would like to apply for this or know someone who might be suitable, please contact Alex alex@change-job.com +44 (0)20 7241 4545 or you can register on-line at www.change-job.com

638APR: Guildford: England: AUDIO PROGRAMMER
Working within one of the proven games teams, you'll be an integral member of the in house audio team, striving to create AAA audio for exciting successful games. You'll be responsible for programming all aspects of audio code for your game including: Sound effects engines to model complex audio events Audio Streaming and synchronisation of music and other effects. Join our team of industry veterans and help us take game studio to the next level Essential A relevant degree Good C/C++ programming experience Playstation 2 experience Knowledge and enthusiasm for the technical aspects of audio. Useful: Nintendo Gamecube and Microsoft experience DSP programming experience A proven audio programming CV of published Sony Playstation titles. If you would like to apply for this or know someone who might be suitable, please contact Alex alex@change-job.com +44 (0)20 7241 4545 or you can register on-line at www.change-job.com

646AU: Vancouver: CANADA: SOUND DESIGNER: 35000
SOUND DESIGNER The primary function of the Sound Designer is to create, refine and integrate audio assets, as well as manage audio production issues, including music supervision. Responsibilities: Identify and create audio assets that fulfill the requirements of the project’s game design. Collaborate with the Producer and Game Designers. Create and maintain schedules for producing audio assets and ensure their timely completion. Collaborate with the Lead Programmer and Audio Programmer, and ensure that audio assets meet the project’s technical specifications. Maintain databases of sounds, dialog sessions, and sound effects. Create and integrate original SFX using PS2 sound tools Supervise music production and music integration, work with game composer. Dialogue editing Creation of finished soundtracks for cutscenes (M&E mixes) Surround sound integration Requirements: Sound Designer credits on Playstation 2 Platform Professional experience as an Sound Designer, Audio Engineer, or Composer. Surround-sound (Dolby Digital/AC3, Pro-Logic I/II) production experience is a plus. Skills: Ability to use a wide range of tools, technologies, and platforms for sound design and audio post-production—including Pro Tools, Sound Forge, Bias Peak, MIDI Sequencers on Windows and Macintosh platforms. Familiarity with programming or scripting languages is a plus. Music Editing Dialogue Editing Experience with film sound editing and/or mixing If you would like to apply for this or know someone who might be suitable, please contact Alex alex@change-job.com +44 (0)20 7241 4545 or you can register on-line at www.change-job.com

511AE: Sheffield: England: APPLICATION ENGINEER
Responsibilities: · Creation of DVD application modules for use in Customer products. These modules provide the mechanics for o Puzzles o Games o Catalogues o Quizzes o Interactive extras · Create and deliver high quality product demonstrations and proof of concepts · Work with, educate and train DVD-Extra customers on ways to derive the greatest value from their investment. · Assist in the provision of Customer Support Qualifications: · Programming experience in Java, C++ or JavaScript. · Experience using XML, Databases and SQL. · Experience of the following PC applications: o Multimedia tools such as video and graphics editing applications, e.g. Macromedia Director, Macromedia Flash, Adobe After Effects, etc. o Microsoft Office applications, including Access. · Experience in the following would also be beneficial: o Video and/or DVD creation o Encoders o Web technologies, e.g. HTML o Graphic Design software such as Photoshop and Fireworks o Motion Graphics o Video editing o Graphic Design · Familiarity with CRM software desirable. · Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills: written, verbal and presentation. If you would like to apply for this or know someone who might be suitable, please contact Alex alex@change-job.com +44 (0)20 7241 4545 or you can register on-line at www.change-job.com

638AU: South East: England: AUDIO DESIGNER:
My client is looking for two talented and ambitious audio designers to join their friendly, extremely motivated internal audio team, working on one of either of their hugely successful franchises. Key Skills / Experience · Previous experience as sound designer on at least 2 interactive entertainment products (Previous experience on a AAA console game would be an advantage) · In depth knowledge of sound design, with a proven track record of successful sound design for movies, TV or interactive entertainment · Able to think outside the box in a challenging creative environment · Able to work effectively within a team · Excellent communication skills · Excellent audio design skills including: · Recording, Layering, Editing, Mastering · Voice Work - Script Edits, Casting, Recording, Editing, Post Processing · Track Laying To Picture - Building Tracks, Mixing, Mastering · Use Of Sound Forge, Sample Libraries, Basic Mixer · Field And Foley Recording · Knowledge Of Microphones, DSP Use (Hardware And Software), Mastering · Working And Mixing In Prologic And Dolby Digital · Audio Engine/Model Design · Passionate about console games and the role of audio Applications without demo material cannot be considered. If you are interested please send your demo material to alex@change-job.com

SENIOR WRITER
Our client is based in beautiful Alberta, Canada, where the Rocky Mountains stand the west, speckled with hundreds of icy blue glaciers. Sliding off these serrated peaks are gin-clear lakes loaded with bull trout, ancient forests and the tumble of soft ranch lands rolling and stretching into sun-bleached wheat fields…. They are seeking to immediately hire writers to help development on new ground-breaking role playing games. They have hired one writer and are accepting applications for immediate vacancies. Primary Task: Writing dialogue. Must be able to write interesting dialogue in a timely fashion. Secondary Tasks: Coming up with story and puzzle ideas. Minimum education: Canadian applicants: no minimum education requirement; preferred: post-secondary diploma, certification or degree. International applicants: for immigration purposes, minimum education requirement: post-secondary degree or diploma. Familiarity with the fantasy genre and role-playing games is a must. Examples of work must be provided (see below). Required Submission: An example of writing must be provided for you to be considered for the position. Here are the guidelines for the module: ·Make the module short. It should be a short interesting story that can be played within 15 to 30 minutes. ·Start the story off with a bang! If it doesn’t catch our interest with the first character, your submission will likely be discarded. ·There should be at least 3000 words of dialogue within the module. ·We will be judging your ability to write dialogue that is interesting and has personality. The characters you are writing have to be engaging in a manner that immediately draws in the reader. ·The dialogue must be fun and easy to read, not overly verbose. ·We will also be judging the structure of your dialogue. Does the dialogue flow logically? Does the player feel in control of the conversation? Please contact change on 0044207 241 4545 for examples of the style of game dialogue that we are looking for COMMON WRITING SUBMISSION MISTAKES: 1.Overly verbose dialogue. Dialogue should be succinct and easy to read. 2.Dialogue where the player has very little interaction. The player should feel that he is talking to an NPC, not being talked at. 3.Modern sounding dialogue. Do not use modern anachronisms or slang. Fantasy characters shouldn't sound like they come from the 21st century. 4.Boring first character. The first character the player talks to sets the tone for the entire module Note: Resume submissions not including an example dialogue will not be considered.

348AP: Vancouver: Canada: Audio Programmer: Neg
"Job Description / Responsibilities Utilize & maintain an existing audio engine to integrate sound elements and bring environments alive. Develop pipelines and processes to increase productivity of content authors. Collaborate with content creators and game designers to create a complete sonic soundscape. Maintain a professional attitude during all stages of development. Excel as a team member and strive to maximize team and departmental performance. Required Skills / Experience Two or more years experience in the creation and delivery of state-of-the-art, performance-minded games with two in-game credits required with strong experience in delivering audio components. C/C++ excellence required. Recent audio programming experience on at least one of the current generation consoles required. Ability to work independently and to be self-directing. B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent required. Excellent team and communication skills required. An ear for audio a must.

638QAENG: GUILDFORD: QA ENGINEER: ASAP: ŁDOE
Testing and improving some of the newest and best industry tools around you will be responsible for: Performing tests using standard testing methodologies, including automated tests. Bug Tracking: monitoring the bug tracking database, tracking all bugs, and following-up the progress of their completion. Communication: Must clearly communicate bugs or other issues to the QA Lead and developers. Research competitive products and generate reports based on product features, etc Identifying improvements for the QA process and facilitate implementation Creating and executing test cases with test data and documents test results for all testing phases (functional, integration, regression, and system testing) The review and contribution to software/application supporting documentation and on-line help Working with software/applications engineers, other QA engineers, technical authors and developer relations, as needed to ensure quality and the successful rollout of new applications or features Experience Required 2+ years software testing or development role. Effective written and oral communication skills. Comfortable working in a Microsoft Windows 2k/XP environment and dealingwith hardware and software compatibility issues. Experience with creating formal Test scripts and exploratory testing in aninformal environment. Creative and effective problem solving skills. Following testing processes and methodologies and familiarity with all phases of the software product development cycle. PC testing and configuration (GHOST). Formal testing methodology. Programming (Perl,MySQl, Test Automation (functional,stress), C++, JavaScript). Experience with configuration management (Perforce).

420PM: Netherlands: Project Manager: ŁDOE
You know everything about planning and have the skills it takes to manage a team of artists, programmers and designers. Your goal is to set up the planning for the team, and then achieve the milestones and deadlines with the team. You are very communicative, so you know what’s going on in the team and in this fast paced and forward thinking company. You will work on a daily basis with staff of the team, which is responsible for the design and content quality of the game. You will be working in close collaboration with the Production Manager. Requirements Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position Knowledge of planning tools such as MS Project Able to work and think in a very organized manner Ability to work in a team Able to analyze and improve the work process of the team Ability to be flexible Very good communicative skills An independent and pro-active work attitude Desirable skills Previous employment in the games or movie industry A passion for games English language, in writing and verbally

1477AUDIO: Birmingham: England: AUDIO DESIGNER
AUDIO DESIGNER & CREATOR (up to Ł24k depending on experience) You will have proven experience of designing, creating and implementing music and sound effects for games. You possess a real talent for enhancing the atmosphere of a game, manipulating the player’s emotions and adding significantly to the gameplay experience. You work well with people, with good communication skills and you are able to work to tight deadlines. Applications without demo material cannot be considered. If you are interested please send your demo material to alex@change-job.com If you want information on how to prepare an audio demo for the games industry, mail alex@change-job.com with "AUDIO DEMO" in the heading.

SOUTH EAST: AUDIO VIDEO EDITOR: Ł16-22,000
INITIALLY 6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT Opportunity to work for an exciting video games developer close to London. This is a fantastic chance and there will be a lot of competition. These are award winning developers of next gen console games that have a big impact. OUTLINE OF DUTIES: Organising receipt of video assets on a variety of media, assisting in organising / tracking and converting these assets. Once video is digitised, Final Cut Pro is used to process the videos by cropping, rescaling and re-formatting to a specified video format. Music videos are edited where neccessary to extend/trim, censor, and remove unrequired or damaged content while keeping with the aesthetic of the original. Exporting video using specific compression formats. Preparation of Exported videos for use within the game using game tools Videos are produced in a range of formats for reference use by the team. Where necessary, creating videos using our 'visualiser' tool in After Effects Creation of screenshots SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Key Skills - A good knowledge of video editing, compression, and basic 2D compositing techniques. Experience of MAC and PC, ideally. Software Used - Apple Final Cut Pro / Apple Quicktime Pro / Apple Compressor Adobe photoshop/CS Adobe After Effects- for video creation Experience of TV / Video editing very valuable. Experience of working in other visual media companies welcome.

772AUD: North West England: AUDIO PROGRAMMER
An Audio Programmer is desperately required to join a PS3 project, a AAA next gen racing game. You will be working very closely with the Sound Designer on this exciting project, implementing cutting edge technologies and discovering the limits and possibilities of this new console. A great and welcome challenge for anyone who has been working with the audio constraints of the current generation of consoles! You will have recent games industry experience as an Audio Programmer, preferably on PS2, though applicants with PC, Xbox or other experience will be considered. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an extremely talented and financially stable studio with a history of completed AAA titles – proven success. The salary does depend on experience, but they will pay what it takes to get the best people into their team. Please apply with your current salary and your expectations. If you would like to apply for this position, or you know someone who would be suitable, please contact: Alex +44 (0)20 7241 4545 alex@change-job.com. Please feel free to pass this on. You can register on-line at www.change-job.com

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717AU: BRISBANE: AUSTRALIA: AUDIO DESIGNER: Ł28-37,000
Skills Required Ability to deal with both the configuration of and quality of audio assets Desire to make the best game audio in the business Ability to take direction and accept critical review of your work Passion for and broad knowledge of console games with an ability to critically analyse them Excellent communication skills Responsibilities: Use proprietary world building, configuration files and scripting tools to place and configure audio assets – sound effects, VO & music Ability to balance technical, performance and quality issues for all sound assets Work and contribute in an open design environment – we want designers that contribute to all areas of the game design not trained monkeys that sit in a corner Work within and communicate with a large team – you’ll be working with designers, audio programmers and audio asset creators to pull the auditory experience together into a cool in-game soundscape. If you would like to apply for this or know someone who might be suitable, please contact Alex alex@change-job.com +44 (0)20 7241 4545 or you can register on-line at www.change-job.com

604AP LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND AUDIO PROGRAMMER ŁOTE
We're looking for an audio programmer interested in working as part of a team shaping the next generation of game audio. The role will involve porting existing technologies to new platforms and creating new technologies for future development. Requirements: C++ experience. Console/Game experience a plus DSP experience a plus Good understanding of sound engineering methods. Working closely in a small team, an ability to communicate ideas with sound designers and other programmers is essential. If you would like to apply for this or know someone who might be suitable, please contact Kim kim@change-job.com +44 (0)870 3000 987 or you can register on-line at www.change-job.com"

101GADENG DERBY, ENGLAND GAME AUDIO DUBBING ENGINEER Ł16,000 - Ł20,000 DEP ON EXP & QUALIFICATION
101GADENG DERBY, ENGLAND GAME AUDIO DUBBING ENGINEER Ł16,000 - Ł20,000 DEP ON EXP & QUALIFICATION Game audio dubbing engineer required to work on an intense, atmospheric first-person shooter currently in development for PS2 and PC for a Top Games Company in Derby. Working under supervision of the Audio Manager, the primary role will be to integrate sound effects and music into the game, mainly using proprietary tools. The secondary role will be to create and edit audio assets. The job will involve: - Working in the game’s 3D environments, placing sounds in the world. - Integrating sound with animating characters, weapons and other game objects. - Integrating music into the game’s environments. - Editing audio assets where necessary. - Working closely with artists, animators and programmers in determining solutions to problems. - Assisting in creating the game’s surround mix. - Testing audio on release platforms. The ideal candidate: - Is educated to degree level, 2:1 or better, in a related field. - Is extremely well versed in the use of DAWs and various audio processing equipment. - Has previous sound design experience, though not necessarily games experience. - Possesses some degree of musical understanding; knowledge of music theory a plus. - Has excellent general computing skills; programming experience a plus. - Has excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Is able and willing to learn new skills quickly. - Is thorough and meticulous in his/her approach at all times. - Has a knowledge of modern video games. Depending on performance, there is a possibility that the role will expand to include full sound design and / or music responsibilities on future projects. If you would like to apply for this or know someone who might be suitable, please contact Kim kim@change-job.com +44 (0)870 3000 987 or you can register on-line at www.change-job.com"

AUDIO SOUND DESIGNER, GATESHEAD Ł20,000
Top Games Company working on exciting project seeking Sound Designer to: 1)create and implement original audio content into the game 2)be responsible for fulfilling deadlines and schedules 3)quality control of audio assets in the game 4)looking into news ways of streamlining the audio process and relevant technology 5)assessing and evaluating the audio requirements due to restrictions that may arise and changes in design 6)reporting to the department head with concerns or issues relating to audio 7)being able to work effectively as an individual as well as part of a team Skill Set 1)Extensive knowledge of Pc audio software/tools, i.e. Soundforge, Vegas, Wavelab, e.t.c 2)Extensive knowledge of DSP plug-ins, i.e. waves, vst. e,t,c 3)Familiarity with adding and manipulating audio content in nex-gen games 4)An understanding of the process involved in implementing audio content into different platforms 5)Have a passion for creating new and exciting sound effects 6)Being prepared to work hard at understanding in-house audio tool sets while incorporating new methods or skills for integration of audio content 7)Have a desire to learn new skills and push the boundaries of audio 8)Basic knowledge of Perforce, Excel, Fmod would help, but are not specific requirements for this position 9)Excellent communication skills 10)Experience in the games industry would help, but is not a requirement Will only accept showreels with examples of audio work relating to Avi’s or other relevant media, do not want any music cd’s sent. If you would like to apply for this or know someone who might be suitable, please contact Kim kim@change-job.com +44 (0)870 3000 987 or you can register on-line at www.change-job.com"

: BRIGHTON: AUDIO PROGRAMMER: Ł22,500 – 33,500
If you want a hit title on your CV this is the place to get one. This is all console development and based in beautiful and fun Brighton. Duties Supporting audio team, creating and maintaining tools and processes Implementing runtime systems on platforms including PS2, PSP, PS3, XB360 Requirements Essential : C/C++, experience of console sound programming Preferable experience and knowledge: Scream, Multistream, PS2/PSP/PS3/XB360 architecture, IOP programming, SPU programming, assembler, optimisation, sound file formats (such as MP3, AT3), DSP, FFTs

BRIGHTON: AUDIO ENGINEER: Ł20-27,000 (1 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Brighton based games development studio needs an experienced audio engineer, no raw graduates. Creating sound effects and sample banks. Integrating sound effects and music in-game. Using audio scripting tools to manipulate sound playback behaviours. Working with designers and programmers to develop and refine authoring tools for music game data. Organising and maintaining large volumes of audio content. Editing, processing and tracking dialogue / VO. Requirements: Audio editing, sound effects design and creation, MIDI sequencing, mixing, dynamics processing, console audio formats / tools, asset management. Software: Sound Forge, Cubase/Nuendo, VST/VSTi/DX effects / instruments, console audio tools. Useful skills/experience: Surround mixing, dialogue editing, music composition / production, drumming, scripting / programming.

142AUDIO: SOUND DESIGNER, LONDON: ŁDOE
This company makes some of the biggest games in the world! They require a world class sound designer to join their talented ranks! Required: - Great attention to detail and good audio imagination - Ability to use a wide range of tools, technologies and platforms for sound design (inc. Pro Tools, Sound Forge, Waves, MIDI Sequencers, Direct Music, Windows, Mac and outboard processors) - Advanced knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of gaming platforms - A passion for computer games! Desired - Three years experience as a sound designer or audio engineer in computer games - Extensive experience with sound design in game development Where possible proficiency in the following should be demonstrated on your show reel: - Sound design for in-game play and rendered cut scenes. - Interactive audio implementation. - Editing and acoustically matching dialogue. - Music composition and production.

CHESHIRE: AUDIO ENGINEER: ŁDOE
Great games developer in Cheshire (just outside of Manchester) is looking for an experienced Game Audio Engineer/Assistant to work on some great new titles across all formats! You MUST have worked in the games industry! The job will involve: Working in the game’s 3D environments, placing sounds in the world. Integrating sound with animating characters, weapons and other game objects and environments. Integrating music into the games' environments. Designing, creating, editing and converting audio assets (Sound FX). Working closely with artists, animators and programmers in determining solutions to problems. Assisting in testing audio on release platforms. The ideal candidate: Is educated to degree level, in a related field - or as much relevant Game Audio experience as to meet a similar technical level . Is extremely well-versed in the use of DAWs (ProTools, SoundForge, or similar) and various audio processing software and/or equipment. Has previous sound design experience - familiarity with Surround-Sound technology is a plus. Some degree of musical understanding is a plus. Has excellent general computing skills - preferably with some high and/or low-level programming experience. Has excellent verbal and written communication skills. Is able and willing to learn new skills quickly. Is able to work on his/her own initiative. Is able to work well in a team, as well as individually - and have the ability to work to tight deadlines. Is thorough in his/her approach at all times, with meticulous attention to detail and documenting all aspects of project development.

NEW YORK USA: SOUND DESIGNER: DEPENDS ON EXPERIENCE
Amazing opportunity to work for a world renowned AAA developer of First person action titles. They are seeking someone that has already worked within the games industry as a Sound Designer. You already need to have a visa for USA, the company will NOT assist in this instance.

Sing to me ** BRIGHTON: TRANSCRIBER: £16-20K 6 MONTHS FIXED TERM TO START**
: Project: a videogame for the PS2 in which players sing along to music videos and score points depending upon how accurately they sing. Job: The role is to process songs into a custom game format. This involves: á transcribing by ear the vocal line of the song into a midi file in Cubase; á creating a text file of the lyrics; á adding tags to create the vocal duties allocation and to break songs down into segments for multiplayer gaming; á using a custom tool to merge the text file with the midi to create a game file; á testing the song in game by singing through the song and checking that the vocal line entered accurately matches the song; á creating lyric comparison documents detailing changes made to publishers lyrics á carrying out the above transcription tasks on all tracks, including tracks not in English, for various localisations á proof reading lyrics for inaccuracies, spelling, grammatical mistakes and unsuitable content. Responsible for transcribing melodies and lyrics from popular songs which are to be featured in the game. Working predominantly in Cubase creating midi files. You will also be required to proofread lyrics and do a bit of singing! It is essential that you have a good eye (and ear!) for detail. Creating lyric comparison documents detailing changes made to supplied lyrics. Essential Skills Ability to transcribe recorded music by ear Experience using Cubase or other MIDI sequencing software Fluency in speaking and reading one or more of these languages is a major advantage; Croatian German French Italian Norwegian Spanish Swedish Polish Desirable Skills Proofreading skills Good singing ability Good organisational skills á Bachelors Degree in Music (or significant experience of transcribing) á ability to transcribe recorded music by ear; á solid knowledge of and experience with Cubase (preferably Cubase SE); á keyboard and confident singing skills; á strong communication skills; á very high level of literacy; and Preferred á 1+ years experience working as a transcriber, preferably in computer games; á knowledge of /interest in lifestyle/music based gaming; Benefits 20/25 days holiday Flexi-time Pension contribution Life assurance Critical Illness Permanent Health care

**SCOTLAND: DUNDEED: AUDIO DESIGNER: UPTO Ł30K**
•Working as part of a team you will design and produce quality audio content for a high-profile, next generation Massively Multiplayer Online Game. Record, edit and implement original audio in innovative ways. Responsibilities •Record and create sounds. Edit material from recordings and elsewhere into final in-game assets. Implement assets into the game using custom interfaces based on the Unreal Engine 3. Tune parameters that effect the sound of the assets in the game. Assist with the final mixing of the game. •Assist the audio lead in determining what audio content will be created. Assist the audio lead in designing audio systems for the game. Required •3+ years relevant experience in an audio content production role. Ability to efficiently create convincing sound effects to picture and for interactive playback. A high level of technical proficiency and understanding, and the ability to learn new tools quickly. High standards of quality and a strong passion for audio content creation. Preferred •Degree or other qualification in a relevant subject area e.g. Audio Technology. •Familiarity with UnrealEngine3TM or with the Unreal Technology suite. Knowledge of game audio systems and games in general. Familiarity with programming/scripting languages. Start Date – ASAP. Position is on contract basis until end 2008.

DESIGNER/SEQUENCER
A job involving music and computer games? Sound too good to be true? Well its not… We have an excellent opportunity for anyone who is trying to break into the highly competitive audio gaming market. Our client is one of the UK’s brightest and most innovative games developers. They have sold a number of top games and won awards for their innovation. They are currently looking for a bright candidate, preferably a graduate with a musical background. Any QA experience would also be highly beneficial. The role would mainly consist of creating and testing music gameplay data, and scripting game events, using MIDI and sequencing tools, so a knowledge of MIDI and Cubase will also be necessary. The job is a full-time 6 month contract, with the opportunity of an extension at the end. Again, this is a great opportunity to work for a really innovative studio. If this sounds like the kind of job you feel that you could succeed in, please contact us for more information on qa@change-job.com.

Audio Programmer
If you love audio and games and have strong C++ then this could be the role you have been waiting to hear about! My client a leading developer of games for the next generation, are currently looking for a good Audio programmer to join the team. The job involves the following: • Programming C/C++ sound code • Modifying existing technology • Developing new technology • Creating new production tools • Assisting Audio programmers and designers with knowledge and support • Working closely with the Audio Programmers You should have a keen interest in games and enjoy working as part of a team along with excellent C++ skills and a hardcore knowledge of audio signal processing, so to apply simply send a copy of your CV along with coding examples to apply.

Audio Programmer wanted!
We are recruiting an experienced audio programmer to work in a technology and tools team to support exciting XBox360, PC and PS3 titles Your background: • Either a good degree, or solid track record, in Computer Science, Maths or Physics or other technical discipline • Specialisation in audio system development • Experience of developing audio technology for games consoles e.g. PC, Xbox360 or PS3 Your programming skills: • Advanced understanding of C++ and object oriented programming • Good knowledge of advanced time and frequency domain audio techniques. • Well organized, and capable of code design • Good communication

Audio Programmer
Do you like Video games? Do you live for video games? Could you work with vide games? A well known and successful video games developer is looking for an experienced audio programmer to join the team and bring fresh ideas to the table. This is an excellent oppurtunity for someone with a passion for video games. Job Title: Audio Programmer (permanent) Location: Birmingham Salary: Ł30,000 - Ł40,000 + benefits Reporting To: Technical Director Overview of Role You will be working on a 3rd person contemporary shooter for a high profile licensed property. Fast paced aggressive gun play with a focus on single player and co-operative multi player. As the Audio Programmer, you will work closely with the Audio Director to create and realise a vision for the in-game effects, music, ambience and speech in the game. Main Responsibilities • Maintenance and enhancement of 3rd party audio libraries on PC, XBox360 and PS3 to support audio requirements • Implementation of simple tools to support the audio pipeline • For complex tools, creating appropriate specification for junior audio programmer/ tools team • Daily updates with Audio Team (Audio Director, Sound Technician, Junior Audio Programmer, Project Manager, etc) • Researching new audio techniques, creating custom DSPs • Managing a junior audio programmer Skills Required • Industry experience with at least one published title • Proficient in C/C++, C#,.Net • Domain knowledge: game audio, audio content pipelines, environmental audio, occlusion, DSP, sound design • Experience of audio middleware such as FMOD and Miles • Experience of UE3 beneficial • Excellent problem solving and communication skills • Proven ability to work in a team • B.Sc degree (2i) or higher • Passion for pushing audio in games About our client The studio consists of an experienced and talented group of professional developers with over 15 years industry experience across a wide variety of platforms. Our client has a outstanding reputation and has earned several awards for excellence in game development, including ‘Developer of the Year’ for 2004 by The Independent Game Developers Association. They are also owned by one of the largest publishers in the video games industry. If you like the sound of it and have want to get involved then send us your CV and we’ll do the rest!

Account manager/ senior account manager
112 PERMANENT - ACCOUNT MANAGER &/OR SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER Four partners all of whom had come from large agency backgrounds founded this company in October 2002. The principles of integrated thinking, commercial understanding, creative excellence and a dedication to delivery and value for money underpin our philosophy as an agency. This has helped us to grow from a team of four, five years ago, to a team of 60 today. We are passionate about what we do and how we do it. Today we have a select range of blue chip clients including Nestle Purina, BlackBerry, Disney, KFC, Gillette, Duracell, Oral-B, Slendertone, Shock Absorber, Aston Martin & Hasbro. We are a full service, cross discipline marketing agency. Interactive media is the fastest growing area of our business. We have built a reputation for demystifying the role of the channel as a commercial tool, bringing to it our experience as marketers first, and technologists second; decoders rather than coders. Our interest has always been in what the media can add to our clients’ sales and marketing ambitions, never in what the technology can do for its own sake. Ultimately we treat interactive media as we do all other channels, one more option available. We enjoy the freedom new media offers, but we also understand the limits each technology imposes. Whilst we work hard we also ensure that the team enjoy themselves whilst they are working and also afterwards. There is an annual company ski trip and a summer & Christmas party too. We have a 6-monthly bonus scheme which is open to all staff. Reporting and Context The position reports to Client Partner Main Responsibilities of the Role  Managing the day to day running of Purina brands with multiple clients  Working with the client partner and other team members to spot opportunities with existing clients and drive the business  Proactively developing the client relationship  Ensuring all work is completed to client satisfaction  Overseeing creative development – from creative briefs to final execution, ensuring highest standards are maintained, timings are met  Controlling significant budgets on behalf of the client  Accurately entering projected revenue into the forecast and reporting and delivery of income for the team Specific Account responsibilities: • The role requires strong management of a diverse range of clients who range from senior brand managers to marketing execs within Purina • The role will be responsible for the day-to-day project delivery of our output for all of the creative and technical work produced for these clients. • Knowledge of interactive is a must but equally knowledge of print, direct mail and POS is also required • Ideally the chosen candidate will have an understanding of the retail environment within our context • Impressive grasp of the creative and production process – to help maintain the highest levels of finished creative work across the account, and contribute to further award winning campaigns. • Previous FMCG experience is also desirable, but not essential. Skills and Experience Required: Technical • Good understanding of interactive ( websites, e-crm, online advertising, viral etc) • Good windows, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook skills • Basic understanding of the technical and production aspects of execution Financial management & analytics (numeric skills) Professional • Thorough understanding of the Agency process from planning through execution • Confidence in scoping and briefing new projects • Presentation skills (oral expression) • Strong thinker • Team player • Solutions oriented Managerial • Self-motivated and entrepreneurial with the desire to take advantage of the many opportunities on this diverse account; there are many opportunities to grow the Purina accounts • Ability to communicate well and integrate with a fun young team • Able to support the Client Partner and prioritise own projects • Able to manage multiple client relationships

AUDIO / VIDEO ENGINE PROGRAMMER
We are looking for a talented programmer with an interest in audio to join the Game Systems team and push development of the companies next-gen audio engine. The role will give the opportunity to develop and advance a wide range of systems from low level audio/video playback and real time dsp effects on multiple platforms through to high level tools, editors and integration with other systems such as physics and character animation. The ideal candidate will have: * A good degree in Computer Science related subject (2.i or above). * Fluent in C++ and object oriented programming. * Strong 3D maths skills. * Experience of DirectSound, OpenAL or similar APIs. * At least one years industry experience or internship. * Be a methodical programmer with the ability to focus on tasks to completion and get things done.

AUDIO PROGRAMMER
We are looking for a full time Audio Programmer to develop our Next-Gen audio engine and Toolchain. Responsibilities will include development and use of DSP and other effects to enhance 3d environmental audio. Integration of Audio API and Toolchain with Physics, Character and other systems. Support of existing Audio engine across all current console and PC platforms. We require that the applicant have strong knowledge of C/C++, data structures and performance. University-level degree in Computer Science. Applicant should also have a basic understanding of audio production and demonstrate a keen interest in the area. The ability to research and implement new ideas and technology. Industry experience preferred, will consider graduates with exceptionally strong programming. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who want to push forwards the boundaries of real time in game audio

AUDIO LEAD
Lead a BAFTA award winning audio team into the Live Service phase of a high-profile, next generation MMO. The role will involve leading both the software development and audio content production parts of the audio team. Qualifications Required •Relevant Degree or at least 3 years experience in a similar role. Knowledge/Skills Required You must have a strong interest in audio and a thorough understanding of game audio design and implementation. The following are also essential; •Experience creating audio content. •Experience creating audio software systems •Excellent written and verbal communication. •High standards of quality and a strong passion for audio in games. Knowledge/Skills Preferred •Strong C++ programming skills. •Familiarity with AudioKinetics Wwise, UnrealEngine3 or with the Unreal Technology Suite.

AUDIO SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Work with a BAFTA award winning audio team on a high-profile, next generation MMO. The role will involve creation of high quality software systems that; •Manipulate sound samples to produce exciting and interactive soundscapes. •Provide interfaces to allow creative sound design. • Coexist with the systems provided by Unreal Engine 3 and AudioKinetic’s Wwise. Note: There is potential for the successful candidate to progress to the Audio Lead role also advertised (depending on performance.) Qualifications Required •Relevant degree or at least 3 years experience in a similar role. Knowledge / Skills Required You must have a strong interest in audio and thorough understanding of game audio design and implementation and implementation. The following are also essential; •Strong C++ programming skills. •Knowledge of game audio APIs and game systems in general. •Object oriented software design skills. •3D maths ability. •Excellent written and verbal communication. •High standards of quality and a strong passion for audio in games. Knowledge / Skills Preferred •Familiarity with AudioKinetic’s Wise, UnrealEngine3 or with the Unreal Technology suite. •Experience with DSP, realtime sound synthesis, sound design, or other audio related speciality.

SOUND & GAME PROGRAMMER
: PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC •Good C++ (OOP) Level Knowledge of Fmod Previous experience(s) of sound integration in one or more games One or more game released

AUDIO Programmer
We are now looking for an audio engineer to join the London studio. The successful candidate will be responsible for editing and implementing music assets, involving creating sound effects and other audio content, whilst working with the project teams to determine creative and technical requirements for an established AAA music game franchise. Main duties for the role will include: music editing, mixing, mastering and implementation; working with MIDI, VST instruments, DSP plug-ins and DAW sessions; sound design; designing in-game audio behaviours and communicating requirements to the code team; creating and implementing in-game audio assets, directing and engineering voice recordings, asset management and task tracking. Essential skills for the role include; audio editing, music production and MIDI, Cubase/Nuendo, Sound Forge, sound manipulation and effects compression/formats/optimisation, as well as console development experience. Desirable skills include: a background in music composition/performance/production, game audio middleware and tools (FMOD/WWise/SCREAM), interactive music, Foley recording, ProTools, Perforce, scripting/programming (C++/C#/VB/LUA/other). This would be the ideal role for a talented, creative audio engineer with console development experience and a passion for music, music games and game audio in general. Candidates should be well-organised, meticulous and have a thirst for technical and creative challenges.

SENIOR AUDIO DESIGNER - QUEBEC - SALARY COMPETIT
• Participate in the conception of the game in collaboration with the core team (Creative director, Lead game designer, Art director, etc) in order to improve the game experience • Define the sound environment of the game (style) • Manage the audio production budget and make the necessary decisions according to it • Define the technical aspect/challenges of the sound design • Communicate with programmers in order to improve the tools and add new features to the sound engine • Participate in the evaluation and production of the audio content not included in the game such as trailers, marketing promotion, etc) Manage the sound integration in the game • Define the SFX list m Foleys, dialogue, music and other sounds and take the necessary arrangements to have them produce • Create some of the SFX • Validate the quality of sound produced and ask for corrections if needed • Plan the sound production for the game and ensure the follow up of the milestones Profile : • Music or sound diploma or other relevant academic background • Minimum 5 years experience in video game sound design • Experience in sound design on AAA titles • Excellent knowledge of Nuendo, Pro-tools, Sound Forge, Adobe Audition or other audio software • Experience as a musician and/or compositor • Knowledge of audio equipments and SFX librairies • Capacity to lead recording sessions (voice and Foley) • Strong leadership

BUILD ENGINEER - MANCHESTER - SALARY 18-20k
Build Engineer We require a build engineer to maintain and improve various automated, site wide, build systems. This role involves integrating our build process into third party tools, as well developing internal tools, designed to fit custom requirements. Some areas the successful candidate will work on include: - Improving custom tools that automate the creation of disc images - Improving continuous integration (TeamCity based) for testing code/data - Maintaining build farm in collaboration with IT support - Furthering distributed build facilities - Debugging problems with the build process - Furthering unit testing capabilities The basics requirements a candidate will have: - Bachelors degree in Computer Science/related subject (2.i or higher) or experience in implementing/maintaining build systems for large sized projects (at least 25 developers), preferably over multiple platforms - Excellent programming/debugging skills in various languages, at the very least C++ - An understanding of build processes/continuous integration software/computer configurations/IT issues - Knowledge of various SCM tools, ideally: AccuRev/SVN Other requirements an ideal candidate would have: - Familiarity with Agile development - Competent in Python, Bash/Batch scripting, Perl, C#, Java - Web development/understanding of how programs to talk to each other via FTP/HTTP/SOAP/etc. - Understanding of client/server based processing as well as distributed development - GUI programming

Audio Designer in Newcastle - Senior and Intermediate roles - Must have worked on games before!!!!!
121SAD: NEWCASTLE: SENIOR AUDIO DESIGNER: Ł28K++ You want to work on published titles right, well this is the place to work – high quality and great financial security. Job Summary: We are looking for an audio designer with a strong knowledge and understanding of game audio techniques and audio production fundamentals In this role you will use your passion for audio and gaming to create and implement a rich audio experience. Job Responsibilities: • Design, create, supervise and edit original audio content in accordance with the project’s design vision and audio direction • In-game implementation of all types of audio assets using proprietary tools and systems • Maintains project’s relevant audio-related documentation • Working with external sound/music providers • Troubleshooting and debugging of game audio systems. Qualifications & Technical competencies: • Experience in creating audio for games • Good understanding of the video game development process • Ability to make high quality audio samples and process externally created music, VO, and SFX for in-game use • Excellent working knowledge of modern studio equipment and industry standard audio tools (i.e.; Pro-Tools, Sound Forge, etc.) • Strong sound design & technical skills • Familiarity with a variety of audio middleware applications (Wwise, Fmod, etc.) • Familiarity with game platforms • Great communication and leadership skills • Excellent organizational and analytical skills to work closely with audio programmers to define technical requirements and specifications • Strong artistic and creative sense

must be onsite: Audio director:
Games experienced Audio Director required. This is a rare opportunity to join a seasoned, creatively driven studio with a proven audio track-record and a strong audio team. Qualified individuals are expected to communicate and collaborate well throughout a development team. Candidates will have a proven track record in audio design and management. Candidates are versed in audio integration techniques, interactive music, as well as demonstrate experience with current console creation techniques. The Audio Director has a deep understanding of popular trends in music, SFX including Foley, vocal recording, and mixing. All candidates must deliver a full resume with samples to be considered for this position. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for audio design and implementation of game audio for all studio titles The Audio Director is responsible for the performance of the audio team Give appropriate feedback to improve the creative process in a collaborative environment and be a positive and creative force in the team. Will capably and consistently meet project deadlines and milestones Responsible for cross-project planning and quality for all audio assets QUALIFICATIONS • 5+ years as professional Audio Designer or equivalent experience • Minimum of at least one current console generation title Passion for the industry and an understanding of market trends and styles Understanding of the game development process Have a proactive work ethic, capable problem solver who is not afraid of big challenges. Meriting AA/BFA/MSc preferred • Experience from multiple game titles

Canada-Senior Sound Designer Ł DOE
Our Client is looking for a senior Sound designer to join the team, this role is located in Montreal, being able to speak Bilingual (French and English) would be essential. CV’s are requested immediately Description of Job : Under the supervision of the Technical Audio Director, the Senior Sound Designer is: Responsible for delivering the project on time and with the expected quality Take responsibility of mixing Help the sound team on an artistic and technical level Perform sound searches inside the sound bank Create sound effects and modify them to reach the desired results Create different sounds using different elements (keyboard, software…) Integrate audio into games with the help of tools developed by Beenox Insure consistency of tone Adapt sound design to technical limits Experience: Delivered at least 3 projects on next generation consoles, therefore at least 1 mature game or AAA, as Game Designer Excellent knowledge of technical sonar registrations and equipment used Excellent knowledge of Sound Forge, Vegas, Protools or similar professional audio software, the principles of sound synthesis, both analog and digital Ability to handle pressure generated by the project to meet accountability Ability to communicate with other members of the team Ability to work under the technical restraints of a video game developed in real time Ability to quickly learn the audio tools developed internally