We are primarily looking for folks to support our Online Game Server product, but will be taking resumes for other positions as well. We are looking to create a core group of contract developers IN AUSTIN.

• Online Service Integration Experts ( XBOX Live, PSN, Wii Online Services)
• Security and Deployed Testing
• Networking Experts
• Distributed Simulation Experience
• Console Performance Optimization
• Game Scripting in Python or Lua
• Come trade your resume or business card for food and drink and find out more about these opportunities Emergent.

What: Emergent Meet and Greet Cocktail Hour
When: Friday August 22 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Where: Dave & Buster’s
9333 Research Blvd. Suite A600 Austin , TX 78759 512-346-8015
http://tinyurl.com/6q8zfd
http://www.daveandbusters.com//Locations/Directions.aspx?cid=100&destaddress=9333+Research+Blvd&destcity=Austin&deststateProvince=TX&destpostalCode=78759-7364

Questions or RSVP to:

KRISTOFFER SINGLETON
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR:SERVER
singleton [that at sign] emergent dot net
http://www.emergent.net

Disney Interactive/Junction Point Studios is currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Principal/Sr Graphics Programmer
• AI Programmer
• Associate Producer
• Project Director
• Jr Audio Programmer
• Jr Test Tools Programmer
• Concept/Texture Artist

Positions Available:
- Assistant Community Manager
- Java Programmer
- Visual Designer
- Writer

Apply now at our Jobs at Bioware page!

You can check that out here http://www.klru.org/docubloggers/?p=375

Good Job. Great Life

Total Immersion Software is rapidly expanding its office in Austin, Texas. We are looking for highly skilled self-starters to help build our next generation technology and product offerings.

Current Opportunities

• Producer


• Director


• Graphics / Engine Programmers


• Game Programmers


• Art Director


• Animator


• Configuration / Build Engineer


• IT


• Quality Assurance (Senior – Lead)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years professional game development experience


• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience)


• Strong knowledge of your specific discipline


• Artists must have portfolio showing art and design skills


• Must be able to relocate to Austin

Recommended

• Experience developing and shipping entertainment and/or serious games


• Experience with the Gamebryo engine and toolsets


• Experience in working with other middleware game packages


• Strong domain expertise in a gaming related field

If you are an experienced self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment populated with seriously smart people who strive to achieve every day, you may belong on our team. We are well funded and offer Fortune-500 caliber benefits.

Please email resumes to AustinJobs -AT- totimm.com

Check out our website at http://www.totimm.com

Total Immersion Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by Federal, State, or local law.

Sweet delicious BBQ, Ice Cream, and Drink. Thanks Saltlick, Amy's Ice Cream, and Opal Divine's!

Picnic activities included weapons training, ninja dodgeball, yoga soccer, lakeside swimming, face painting, a kid's tent, moonwalks, rockin'bands, video games, and fire spinning!

The Love Vandals rock our faces off!

Mr. Mike: fire spinner

More pictures from the event can be found here and used at your discretion:
Grant Simpson's Photos

Eugene Hsu's Photos

This picnic would not have been possible without the help of our volunteers. Several brave souls gave their Saturday afternoon to ensure all picnic attendees had fun and stayed safe. They did a wonderful job and deserve our gratitude.

Finally, a big thank you to our sponsors, without their help the picnic would not have been as big and crowd-pleasing.

• Heatwave Interactive
  
• Autodesk
  
• Vivox
  
• Bioware
  
• Trinigy
  
• Stuck On On
  
• UT Videogame Archive
  
• Mary-Margaret
  
• Mr. Mike

  Can't wait to see ya'll out here next year!

  Best wishes,
  IGDA-Austin

  ]]> 2008-07-12T06:06:00Z 2008-07-12T06:00:47Z tag:www.igda.org,2008:/austin/28.2971 2008-07-12T06:00:47Z
  Founded by Warren Spector, Junction Point Studios (JPS) joined Disney Interactive Studios (DIS) in September of 2007 and is quickly growing. While DIS is...
  AlexMarquez inaniswolf@verizon.net Jobs

  Founded by Warren Spector, Junction Point Studios (JPS) joined Disney Interactive Studios (DIS) in September of 2007 and is quickly growing. While DIS is part of the larger Walt Disney Company, we still have the autonomy of a smaller developer/publisher without many of the risks and restrictions associated with start-ups.
  Comprised of experienced game developers from places like Origin, Looking Glass, Electronic Arts, Sony, Sony Online, Digital Anvil, NC Soft, Rare and many more, we believe long-term success can best be achieved by delivering games of the highest quality – in game play and presentation, notably on time and budget. While hard work and commitment to quality is important, quality of life is equally important and our goal is to create an environment that fosters a superior work/life balance.
  

  ]]> The Art Director is responsible for working with the Production Designer and Project Director to create and maintain the artistic vision of the project.

  This key leadership position is responsible for implementing the vision, balancing technical requirements with conceptual work, maintaining and ensuring a high level of quality and consistency in the art for the project and constantly providing guidance, supervision and support to the art team.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • Implement the art style and concepts for the game with Project Director and Production Designer
  • Direct artists in creating the Production Designer’s vision by setting general style, modeling, texture, and lighting required for the game
  • Help develop art reference guides for internal and possibly external artists
  • Create, refine, manage and own the art production pipeline
  • Ensure the Art team is using cutting edge art techniques and processes to produce high quality work in an efficient timeline
  • Conduct critiques with clear and consistent direction to art team
  • Manage and delegate responsibilities to internal sub-leads group of Lead Animator, Lead Lighting, Lead Technical, Lead Environment and Lead Character artists
  • Collaborate with Producer to help manage art schedules
  • Facilitate communication between art and all departments to execute on the projects vision
  • Conduct yearly performance appraisals of art staff
  • Responsible for hiring and training as well as career direction of the art team coaching, mentoring and performance managing as necessary
  • May be responsible for creation of assets in addition to management duties.

  Required:

  • Minimum 10 years experience in Game Industry.
  • Minimum 5 game titles completed.
  • 3 years + experience in a Management role with proven personnel management skills and experience with managing large teams of artists.
  • Expertise in Adobe Photoshop.
  • Expertise in a 3D software package. (preferably Maya)
  • Good communication skills.
  • Desire to establish and build a career within a thriving developer environment.
  • Understanding of all technical aspects and requirements of game creation.

  We are currently looking for an Art Director. If you’re interested in joining the DIS Junction Point family, please submit your resume to:
  jobs@junctionpoint.com

  Disney Interactive Studios is an EEO employer and requires a satisfactory criminal history background report as a condition of employment.

  ]]> 2008-07-11T17:06:10Z 2008-07-07T18:15:25Z tag:www.igda.org,2008:/austin/28.2944 2008-07-07T18:15:25Z
  Update: We're NOT canceled, we're just SOLD OUT! We're up to maximum capacity now. To those that have RSVP'd, be on the lookout for...
  MarkRichards mark@green-eyedmonster.com Chapter Events

  Update: We're NOT canceled, we're just SOLD OUT! We're up to maximum capacity now. To those that have RSVP'd, be on the lookout for final directions and last minute details.

  To those that haven't RSVP'd, we will be letting people in the gate after 8pm if there is room at the party!

  See you all there!

  ]]> It's that time of year again....
  

  IGDA-AUSTIN SUMMER PICNIC 2008

  
  July 12th, 2pm-10 pm
  ...at Richard Garriott's private lakeside property!

  Food, drinks, and desert will be happily provided by Salt Lick BBQ, Opal Divine's & Amy's Ice Cream.

  Events include: live music, contests, bonfire, video games & laser tag (courtesy of Games2U) fire spinning, moonwalks, and activities for all ages!

  We're still in the coordinating phase, and we still need volunteers! Not only do you get to help out in one of the bigger Austin game development events of the year, you can get in for free! Send all volunteer requests to:
  IGDA-Austin_Volunteers *AT* googlegroups.com

  Also, we're taking pre-orders for our very own, KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD shirts. IGDA's very own wacky tacky tie-dyed KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD shirt complete with a list of all the development studios in town. Send all pre-orders over to igdatshirts *AT* gmail.com .

  Check back for breaking announcements, or join our public mailing list!

  Lastly, a BIG thank you goes to our current roster of sponsors:
  - Heatwave Interactive
  - Autodesk
  - Vivox
  - Bioware
  - Trinigy
  - Stuck On On
  - UT Videogame Archive
  - Mary-Margaret
  - Mr. Mike
  - MigSquared
  - Big Foot Networks
  - Havok
  - Games 2 U
  See you all there!

  ]]> 2008-07-05T18:45:06Z 2008-07-05T18:33:06Z tag:www.igda.org,2008:/austin/28.2955 2008-07-05T18:33:06Z
  Edge of Reality is currently hiring for a number of full time positions: Level Designer HUD Artist (Flash) Contract Sr. Level Concept Artist Sr....
  AlexMarquez inaniswolf@verizon.net Jobs

  Edge of Reality is currently hiring for a number of full time positions:

  • Level Designer
  • HUD Artist (Flash)
  • Contract Sr. Level Concept Artist
  • Sr. Environment Artist
  and Interns
  • Production Assistant
  • Design Scripters
  ]]> Level Designer
  Responsibilities:
  • Work in a collaborative environment, planning and laying out game spaces.
  • Construct proxy game spaces in Maya.
  • Iterate with designers and artists to perfect the proxy game spaces.
  • Polish and fine tune adjustments to the geometry of completed game spaces.
  Job Requirements:
  • An overwhelming passion for playing and designing games, with a focus on the stealth-action genre.
  • Experience in constructing gameplay spaces using Maya. Demonstrable experience in level planning and layout, with available samples.
  • Ability to work with environment artists on the visual aesthetics of the spaces.
  • At least one shipped title in a development role.
  Pluses:
  • Solid record of professional game design experience.
  • Console development experience.
  • DEMO Reel with design samples preferred.
  HUD Artist (Flash)

  We are looking for an artist with graphic design experience to develop console HUD and Front-end designs for our AAA titles.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  • Expert-level skills in 2D graphics and layout design. Proficiency in FLASH, aftereffects, and other software used to prototype out front-end and HUD designs.
  • Familiarity with 3D software (MAYA preferred) to build and implement elements of the HUD/Front end. 3 years or more production experience with HUD and Front end design for video games, or related FLASH design experience.
  • Excellent attention to detail, self-initiative and follow-through.
  • Photoshop skills required.
  • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work well under pressure.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team as well as manage and instruct junior artists.
  • Strong traditional art/3D animation skills.
  • Ability to quickly master proprietary tools and development processes. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organization skills. Strong work ethic, self-direction and artistic vision, dedication to the craft, and to the studio.
  • DEMO REEL THAT SHOWS FRONT-END / HUD WORK IS REQUIRED.
  Contract Sr. Level Concept Artist

  We are seeking a senior level contract Concept Artist to assist our Project leads in creating both environment and character concepts, providing an exciting, imaginative, and contemporary vision of the world.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  • Excellent Concept art skills, versatility in style and subject matter is important with an expert eye for perspective, color, lighting, and atmosphere
  • Ability to create character designs, as well as environmental studies
  • Ability to rapidly express their vision in both line art and color imagery that conveys mood, composition, and action
  • Background in fine art and illustration. Excellent Traditional Skills a MUST
  • Familiarity with 2D computer paint packages such as PhotoShop or Painter
  • Effectively produce game background Matt paintings
  • 3 Years Minimum experience as a 2D Artist in Video games or related Industry
  • PORTFOLIO SAMPLES THAT SHOWS 2D ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT ABILITY IS REQUIRED
  PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS
  • Experience with 3D software such as MAYA

  Sr. Environment Artist

  REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to model, and texture 3D Environments to a HIGH level of quality.
  • Understanding of lighting concepts, and the ability to effectively Light environments.
  • Excellent environmental Concept art skills. Traditional Skills a MUST
  • Excellent eye for color.
  • 3 Years Minimum experience as a 3D Artist in Video games or related Industry.
  • DEMO REEL THAT SHOWS 3D ENVIRONMENT MODELING AND TEXTURE WORK IS REQUIRED.
  • Dedication to high quality environment art. This is not the right position for someone who really wants to do character work.
  PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
  • Effectively produce game background Matt paintings.
  • Experience managing others
  • Ability to effectively teach others.

  PAID INTERNSHIPS ($10 PER HOUR):

  Production Assistant

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • He/She will act as the lead tester for our internal testing department
  • He/she will work with the Project Manager to coordinate the testing and quality assurance efforts of the team
  • He or she will help monitor the bug databases throughout the project
  • He or she will assist the Project Manager where needed to keep the production team moving forward. This may include attending meetings for the Project Manager, running errands and helping Project Team Leads
  • He or she will assist in maintaining positive team morale and a productive work environment
  • He or she will help facilitate team communication and ensure timely dissemination of information
  • He or she will aid the Project Manager in setting up the localization pipeline and executing on it
  • He or she will define a test plan and help manage the testing team
  • He or she will be responsible for compiling and tracking squad tasks
  • He or she will be responsible for creating/managing tasks in various databases
  REQUIREMENTS:
  • Previous testing or QA experience in the game development industry familiarity with games' scripting
  • Strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills
  • Must excel at working in a team environment
  • Very strong initiative, with a desire to learn and be challenged
  • Excellent organizational and problem solving skills; a good sense of humor is a plus
  • Must have demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Excel, and Outlook are a plus

  Design Scripters

  REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience with programming or scripting languages
  • An overwhelming passion for playing and designing stealth-action games
  • Strong combination of critical reasoning and creativity
  • Ability to work in a collaborative group, taking and giving constructive criticism
  • Ability to design, implement, and refine top-quality mission content
  PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
  • Computer Science/Programming background.
  • Experience with game-editor (UnrealEd, Radiant, Hammer, etc)
  • Experience with Maya or other 3D modeling software.
  • Demonstrable experience working on a collaborative game project.
  • Demonstrable experience in level planning and layout, with available samples.

  
  Please send resumes, cover letters, and portfolios to jobs-AT-edgeofreality.com
  with the particular job title referenced in the subject line.

  Submitted Materials will not be returned. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to reply to individual inquiries about the status of applications.

  ]]> 2008-07-11T19:19:59Z 2008-07-01T17:41:55Z tag:www.igda.org,2008:/austin/28.2925 2008-07-01T17:41:55Z
  The annual IGDA summer picnic is fast approaching. On July 12 hundreds of game developers and their families flock to Richard Garriott's lakeside property for...
  QuocTran quocvtran@gmail.com Chapter Events The annual IGDA summer picnic is fast approaching. On July 12 hundreds of game developers and their families flock to Richard Garriott's lakeside property for a day of fun and sun. We'd like to thank the following sponsors:
  ]]> Following is a list of sponsorship levels. Our annual picnic is a rare opportunity for vendors to reach hundreds of game developers in a relaxed, social setting.

  Below is our current roster of sponsors and sponsorship levels:

  Sponsorship Package	Sponsors
  Dinner Bell	Heatwave Interactive
  Fun in the Sun	Autodesk
  Sweet Tooth	Vivox
  Sweet Tooth 2	Mary-Margaret
  Who Brought Tunes?	Bioware
  Front Gate	Big Foot Networks
  Who Brought the Fire?	MigSquared
  Frosty Cold One 1	Trinigy
  Frosty Cold One 2	Stuck On On
  There When You Need Him	Mr.Mike
  Sun Tan Lotion 1	UT Videogame Archive
  Keep the Games Rolling	Games2U
  Sun Tan Lotion 2	Havok
  Additional Sponsor Tix	Open

  If you are interested, please contact us at:
  igda.austin.admin -at- gmail.com

  If you are a paying sponsor, please click the below button:
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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