Salary
£30,000 - £50,000
Location:
Liverpool or Remote
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£20 - 30,000
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
Location
North West
Specialisms
Gameplay Programmer
Programmer
UI Programmer
Description
This is a great opportunity to work for a small studio who are creating a range of amazing projects
Reference
8106
Expiry Date
04/04/2021
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Salary
£35,000 - £55,000
Location:
North East
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
Location
North East
Specialisms
Producer
Production
Description
This is a great opportunity to work for a studio who are creating amazing experiences.
Reference
7999
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
£DoE + Relocation Assistance
Location:
Dundee or Remote
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£20 - 30,000
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
Location
Scotland
Specialisms
UI Artist
Description
This is an amazing opportunity to work with a studio who are creating top notch, mobile titles.
Reference
7995
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
€DoE + Relocation Assistance
Location:
Stockholm
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
Location
Europe
Specialisms
Gameplay Programmer
Programmer
Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a studio who are creating amazing games
Reference
8024
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
£40,000 - £60,000
Location:
London or Remote working
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
Location
London
Specialisms
UX Programmer
Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a studio who are developing amazing games and experiences
Reference
8073
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
£35,000 - £45,000
Location:
Hertfordshire
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
Location
South East
Specialisms
Marketing Manager
Description
This is a fantastic new opportunity which will allow you to be highly autonomous in a fast paced environment
Reference
8062
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
£35,000 - £50,000
Location:
Guildford
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
Location
South East
Specialisms
Gameplay Programmer
Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the UK's biggest independent studios.
Reference
6498
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
£35,000 - £50,000
Location:
Guildford
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
Location
South East
Specialisms
Lighting Artist
Description
This is a great opportunity to work with a AAA studio who are working on amazing quality titles
Reference
6500
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
£DoE + Relocation Assistance
Location:
Liverpool or Remote working
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
£60 - 70,000
Location
Remote working
North West
Specialisms
Gameplay Programmer
Lead Programmer
Programmer
UI Programmer
Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small team working on big projects!
Reference
8023
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
£DoE + Relocation Assistance
Location:
Liverpool or Remote working
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
Location
Remote working
North West
Specialisms
Gameplay Programmer
Programmer
UI Programmer
Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small team working on giant projects!
Reference
8022
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
£DoE + Relocation Assistance
Location:
Liverpool or Remote working
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
£60 - 70,000
Location
Remote working
North West
Specialisms
Technical Artist
Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a studio who are developing a range of amazing IP's
Reference
8021
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
£40,000 - £50,000
Location:
London
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
Location
London
Specialisms
Gameplay Programmer
Lead Programmer
Programmer
Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a studio who are developing a range of games from a fantastic, worldwide entertainment IP.
Reference
8015
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
€DoE + Relocation Assistance
Location:
Germany
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
£60 - 70,000
Location
Europe
Specialisms
Designer
Description
This is fantastic studio who can offer full creativity on a project which has win a lot of awards!
Reference
7936
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
£40,000 - £55,000
Location:
Liverpool or Remote
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£20 - 30,000
£30 - 40,000
Location
Remote working
Specialisms
Gameplay Programmer
Programmer
UI Programmer
UX Programmer
Description
This is a great opportunity to work for a studio, who pride themselves on quality and small team development
Reference
7919
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
£25,000-£35,000
Location:
Hertfordshire
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£20 - 30,000
£30 - 40,000
Location
South East
Specialisms
Marketing Manager
Product Manager
Production
Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a studio who are creating amazing games, in a fun, action packed environment!
Reference
7918
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
£35,000 - £50,000
Location:
South East or Remote Working
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
Location
South East
Specialisms
Gameplay Programmer
Programmer
UX Programmer
Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a studio who are creating a new range of games
Reference
7976
Expiry Date
13/03/2021
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Salary
£55,000 - £70,000
Location:
Guildford or Remote
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£50 - 60,000
£60 - 70,000
Location
South East
Specialisms
Graphics Programmer
Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an award winning studio who are consistently creating high-end graphics
Reference
7157
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
€DoE + Relocation Assistance
Location:
Barcelona
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
£60 - 70,000
Location
Europe
Specialisms
Producer
Production
Project Manager
Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on something new and groundbreaking, with a studio that has been founded by veterans from top AAA studios.
Reference
8047
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
£50,000 - £75,000
Location:
Guildford or Remote
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
£60 - 70,000
£70 - 80,000
Location
Remote working
South East
Specialisms
Core Tech Programmer
Engine Programmer
Graphics Programmer
Programmer
Tools Programmer
Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a new studio who are creating deep, character driven games who appeal to those who love a good story telling genre
Reference
8036
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
£40,000 - £50,000
Location:
London
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
Location
London
Specialisms
Producer
Production
Senior Producer
Description
This is a brilliant opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in the Entertainment Industry
Reference
8104
Expiry Date
31/03/2021
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Salary
Competitive
Location:
Paris
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£50 - 60,000
£60 - 70,000
£70 - 80,000
£80 - 90,000
£90 - 100,000
£100,000+
Location
Europe
Specialisms
Art Director
Art Manager
Lead Artist
Description
Amiqus have partnered with an exciting, leading mobile developer, who’s location sharing application is currently used by millions across the world!
Reference
8033
Expiry Date
30/04/2021
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Salary
Excellent salary DoE
Location:
Newcastle
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
£60 - 70,000
Location
North East
Specialisms
Executive Producer
Producer
Senior Producer
Description
Senior Producer working on PC / Console projects.
Reference
8103
Expiry Date
03/04/2021
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Salary
Excellent Salary and benefits DoE
Location:
Birmingham
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
Location
Midlands
Specialisms
Art Director
Lead Artist
Description
Associate Art Director working on AAA multiplatform projects
Reference
8048
Expiry Date
02/04/2021
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Salary
Excellent Salary
Location:
Remote Working (UK)
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
Location
North East
Specialisms
Producer
Description
Release manager role working remotely with a UK based publisher.
Reference
8089
Expiry Date
02/04/2021
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Salary
40000 - 55000
Location:
Leamington Spa. UK
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
Location
UK
Specialisms
Production
Description
We're partnered with a small, but growing, development studio in Leamington Spa, UK.
Reference
8096
Expiry Date
02/04/2021
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Salary
DOE
Location:
Farnborough
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£20 - 30,000
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
Location
South East
Specialisms
Animator
Character Animator
Creature Animator
Technical Animator
Description
Are You a Video Games Animator with a Passion for VR?
Reference
8086
Expiry Date
30/04/2021
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Salary
45000 - 75000
Location:
Farnborough, UK
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£60 - 70,000
Location
UK
Specialisms
Technical Artist
Description
We're working exclusively with a team of 10 industry veterans who set up their own studio aruond two years ago.
Reference
8082
Expiry Date
01/04/2021
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Salary
£45,000 - £50,000
Location:
Runcorn
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
Location
North West
Specialisms
Lead Animator
Description
AAA Studio needs a Lead Animator to join their team!
Reference
8101
Expiry Date
01/04/2021
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Salary
Location:
Farnborough
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
£60 - 70,000
Location
South East
Specialisms
Art Manager
Artist
Character Artist
Lead Artist
Description
Amiqus are working exclusively with a team of 10 industry veterans who set up their own studio two years ago.
Reference
8084
Expiry Date
30/04/2021
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Salary
Excellent salary DoE
Location:
UK, North West
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
Location
North West
Specialisms
Programmer
UX Programmer
Description
Experienced Unity Developer to work on Simulation projects based in the UK, North West (Part Remote)
Reference
8071
Expiry Date
26/03/2021
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Salary
Location:
London (Part Remote)
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
Location
Remote working
Specialisms
Assistant Producer
Producer
Production
Description
Producer role to work with an exciting game developer based in London.
Reference
8094
Expiry Date
26/03/2021
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Salary
Excellent salary and benefits
Location:
Berlin, Germany
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
Location
Europe
Specialisms
Designer
Description
Senior Designer to work on a new PC / console project currently in early development.
Reference
8003
Expiry Date
26/03/2021
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Salary
up to £20k
Location:
Letchworth
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£20 - 30,000
Up to £20,000
Location
South East
Specialisms
Marketing Assistant
Description
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast moving, successful and growing business within the video games sector. You will be motivated, intelligent, passionate about games and willing to support a b
Reference
8097
Expiry Date
26/03/2021
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Salary
65-100k DOE
Location:
Brighton
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£60 - 70,000
£80 - 90,000
Location
England
Specialisms
Production
Description
Another brand new AAA opportunity for senior production talent in the UK
Reference
8091
Expiry Date
25/03/2021
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Salary
to £300 day
Location:
Job type
Contract
Salary
£200 - £300 per day
Location
England
Specialisms
UI Artist
UI / UX designer
Description
Huge opportunity for a UI / UX Designer to join this AAA studio in the early stages of the development of a online multiplayer shooter for Console and PC. Initial 6 month gig, remote working.
Reference
8093
Expiry Date
25/03/2021
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Salary
Dependent on experience
Location:
Berlin, Germany
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
Location
Europe
Specialisms
Gameplay Programmer
Programmer
UI Programmer
Description
Generalist Programmer C++ UE4 to join this Berlin based studio at the start of the development of their new AAA action RPG. Salary to €45k plus benefits
Reference
8004
Expiry Date
29/03/2021
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Salary
Dependent on experience
Location:
Liverpool, Merseyside, North West UK or Remote (UK)
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
Location
England
Specialisms
Assistant Producer
Development Manager
Producer
Production
Project Manager
Senior Producer
Description
Opportunity for a Development Manager to join a double Golden Joystick nominated studio working on their latest IP. Remote (UK only) or Liverpool based.
Reference
7602
Expiry Date
29/03/2021
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Salary
Dependent on experience
Location:
Remote (UK)
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
Location
UK
Specialisms
Gameplay Programmer
Description
Gameplay Programmer C++ UE4 to work on a AAA sci-fi / horror console (PS5) title. Remote working, UK only. No crunch studio, culture of inclusion and diversity.
Reference
7871
Expiry Date
29/03/2021
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Salary
Dependent on experience
Location:
Liverpool, Merseyside, North West UK or Remote (UK)
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£50 - 60,000
£60 - 70,000
Location
UK
Specialisms
Technical Artist
Description
Technical Art Director, to lead a team of seven, overseeing the studio wide technical art strategy. AAA titles, future platform focused. Liverpool or remote (UK only).
Reference
7890
Expiry Date
29/03/2021
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Salary
Dependent on experience
Location:
Liverpool, Merseyside, North West UK or Remote (UK)
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£70 - 80,000
£80 - 90,000
£100,000+
Location
UK
Specialisms
Development Director
Development Manager
Executive Producer
Head of Production
Production
Project Manager
Studio Head
Description
Development Director / Executive Producer x 2 to work on a AAA VR title and a AAA title for PS5. Liverpool or Remote (UK only). Competitive salary plus excellent benefits scheme.
Reference
8020
Expiry Date
29/03/2021
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Salary
Dependent on experience
Location:
Liverpool, Merseyside, North West
Job type
Contract
Permanent
Salary
£200 - £300 per day
£30 - 40,000
£300 - £400 per day
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
Location
North West
Specialisms
Engine Programmer
Programmer
Description
Engine Programmer C++ on console (PS5) to join a Liverpool based dev working on a globally recognised title. Low level systems, architecture work. Perm and contract roles available.
Reference
7103
Expiry Date
29/03/2021
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Salary
Dependent on experience
Location:
Liverpool, Merseyside, North West UK or Remote (UK)
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
£50 - 60,000
Location
UK
Specialisms
Network Programmer
Programmer
Description
Network Programmer (C++ to work with this double Golden Joystick nominated studio based on Liverpool on their latest AAA console (PS5) title.
Reference
7595
Expiry Date
29/03/2021
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Salary
40000 - 55000
Location:
Silverstone (Remote)
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£60 - 70,000
Location
UK
Specialisms
HR Manager
Description
We're partnered with a brilliant Game Developer based across three countries, with a European HQ in Silverstone Tech Hub
Reference
8090
Expiry Date
30/04/2021
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Salary
45-65k PA
Location:
Remote / London
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£60 - 70,000
Location
London
Specialisms
Production
Description
Another exclusive production role from the team at amiqus
Reference
8067
Expiry Date
22/03/2021
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Salary
£50,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
Location:
Sao Paulo
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£50 - 60,000
£60 - 70,000
Location
Overseas
Specialisms
Audio Programmer
Description
Are you a talented Audio Programmer? One of the largest mobile gaming companies in the world needs you!
Reference
8088
Expiry Date
19/03/2021
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Salary
£DoE
Location:
Southam
Specialisms
Environment Artist
Description
Amiqus have partnered with a leading UK publisher and are looking for talented Environment Artists to join them at their Southam HQ! This is an experienced level position so we would like to see
Reference
8080
Expiry Date
12/03/2021
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Salary
Location:
Newcastle
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£20 - 30,000
Location
North East
Description
A North East based Games studio are currently looking for a Community Manager to work on a range of new and existing titles on Console and VR Platforms. The studio are renowned in the VR industry for
Reference
8079
Expiry Date
11/03/2021
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Salary
Dependent on experience
Location:
Cheshire
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
Location
North West
Specialisms
Designer
Description
Lead Designer wanted for a AAA games studio in Cheshire!
Reference
8077
Expiry Date
11/03/2021
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Salary
Dependent on experience
Location:
LONDON
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
Location
London
Specialisms
Engine Programmer
Gameplay Programmer
Programmer
Scripter
Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Unreal/C++ Programmer to join a London based AAA games studio!
Reference
8076
Expiry Date
11/03/2021
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Salary
Dependent on experience
Location:
LONDON
Salary
£50 - 60,000
£60 - 70,000
£70 - 80,000
£80 - 90,000
Location
London
Specialisms
Gameplay Programmer
Description
Lead Gameplay wanted for a AAA Games Studio in London!
Reference
07971
Expiry Date
11/03/2021
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Salary
Dependent on experience
Location:
Farnborough
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£20 - 30,000
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
Location
South East
Specialisms
Environment Artist
Description
Are you an experienced artist looking to build amazing new AAA worlds? Amiqus are searching for a talented Environment Artist!
Reference
8078
Expiry Date
11/03/2021
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Salary
£25,000-£35,000
Location:
Cirencester (Remote Available)
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£20 - 30,000
£30 - 40,000
£40 - 50,000
Location
UK
Specialisms
Programming
Description
We're working for one of the UK's most creative and innovative Mobile Game Developers. They're best known for their hugely successful Idle Games, although they do create various types of games
Reference
8074
Expiry Date
10/03/2021
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Salary
DOE
Location:
Lyon - France
Job type
Permanent
Salary
£20 - 30,000
£30 - 40,000
Location
Europe
Specialisms
Account Manager
Analytics
Marketing Manager
Product Manager
Description
Amiqus have partnered with industry leading AAA publishers in Lyon, to help them find an experienced Product Manager to define and carry out the EMEA Marketing Strategy for an exciting portfolio of
Reference
8066
Expiry Date
25/03/2021
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Amiqus NewsContent Type
News
16/02/2021
Summary
We’re delighted to be involved in this week’s Interactive Futures event – a celebration of the talent and creativity of video game studios within the Leamington Spa region. https://interactive-futures.com Today (February 16th) sees the conference focus on the industry itself and our Business Manager Liz Prince is taking part in a panel session which looks at the Challenges and Opportunities facing UK Development in 2021. The rest of the week, the spotlight will switch to talent and careers in video games, with dedicated sessions lined up for students, schoolchildren and their parents. On Wednesday Liz will chair a panel on Why There’s A Career in Games for Everyone – Even if you don’t like maths or science. And on Thursday she will chair a panel which will uncover What Skills and Qualifications are required for a Career in Games. The video games sector in the Leamington Spa region is the second largest in the UK outside of London and Slough & Heathrow and is home to some of the most respected studios around the world, including Codemasters, Mediatonic, NaturalMotion, Playground Games, SEGA Hardlight, Sumo Digital and more, plus a huge number of indie studios. Interactive Futures is hosted by the Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership, Warwickshire Country Council and Warwick District Council.
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Amiqus NewsContent Type
News
25/02/2020
Summary
Ukie launches Get Smart about PLAY Get Smart about PLAY is a campaign that seeks to encourage parents and care givers to use tools on devices to help manage spend, screen time and access to content. The campaign, which is being fronted by former footballer and TV pundit Rio Ferdinand, will do so with the help of their PLAY code which stands for: P - Play with your kids.Understand what they play and why. L - Learn about family controls. Visit www.askaboutgames.com for simple guides. A - Ask what your kids think. Discuss ground rules before setting restrictions. Y - Set restrictions that work for your family. The aim of the campaign is to empower care givers to manage play in the way that works for their families, as well as demonstrating that as an industry we take our responsibility to all our players seriously. The campaign launched today and there will be activities running throughout the year. Visit www.askaboutgames.com to find out more.
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Amiqus ToolkitContent Type
News
28/11/2019
Summary
.suzes-btn { width: auto; padding: 10px 7px; border: 2px solid #ec6b01; border-radius: 5px; background: #ec6b01; color: #ffff !important; font-family: 'Proxima Nova W01'; font-weight: 700; margin: 2px; display: inline-block; } .suzes-btn:hover { background: #ffff; color: #ec6b01 !important; } Whenever you’re hiring for a studio or project there are some staple considerations How long you will need someone for; what employment model is most cost-effective; what level of experience is necessary; or whether anyone in your existing team can step up to the plate to name a few. The recruitment of key hires will have an enormous impact on your game, and this is particularly true of writers and narrative designers. With this in mind, where should studios start when recruiting for the story-tellers? Decide what your game needs Phil Harris, Narrative Designer at Deep Silver FISHLABS told us “The first thing to consider is what your product really requires, as the roles of writer and narrative designer are quite different. Although often the difference in these roles is poorly defined within the industry. A writer creates text within a game world, which can range from the description a player reads when they click on an icon, to the flowing conversational dialogue between two characters, or the description of a vast fortress in the game. A narrative designer is a more specialized role, directly involved in the creation of the game world. They create the ‘machinery’ that makes the world working with the designers, artists, developers and producers to understand what is possible and how they can adapt their ideas to fit within the technical limitations of the game engine. They also maintain the canon of the product, so if the product is revisited, consistency is maintained.” Get the timing right Writers are often recruited after the start of product development, with freelance and remote working being common employment models. Narrative Designers on the other hand are typically needed from the initial inception of a product as they are integral to the creation of the game. Colin Harvey, Senior Narrative Designer at Rebellion agrees - “Ideally and most fundamentally, get the Narrative Designer in at the beginning of the project. That way he or she can help shape the project and make sure everything is suitably integrated from the get-go. If you don’t have existing processes for creating story, be prepared to let the Narrative Designer help establish those.” However, as any experienced game developer knows, unforeseen issues mean it’s often necessary to deviate from the plan. Though your game vision is a cornerstone of any project, Harvey has some advice should things go wrong. “If for whatever reason you absolutely have to bring a Narrative Designer in part way through the project, be prepared to be flexible with the overall vision. The Narrative Designer will do his or her best to stitch together what you’ve already got, but there’s got to be some give and take to make the vision the best it possibly can be.” Ensure team integration Being able to bring elements together is a key competency to look for when hiring and you’ll need to decide how you are going to assess candidates for these attributes. A good games recruitment agency can provide some guidance here. Freelance Narrative Designer, Anthony Jauneaud, believes that a person-spec as well as a skills list is key, he says "A writer on a video game project should be a people's person. They should be able to communicate with coders, artists, designers, producers... this is crucial. Narration is information, so they should be updated with changes. See narration as a binder for your games, but also for your team.". Competency-based interview questions around examples of where your Designer has deployed soft-skills, such as influence, will help you pull out the capability of your candidate. It’s also a good idea to take up references about their style and approach so that you can get beneath the surface and find out how they are likely to function in the job. What kind of project are you working on? Ultimately the kind of game you want to create will heavily inform your choice of hire. Experience in the genre or style you’re developing will mean a writer or designer has proven their ability in line with your vision. That said, many studios enjoy a totally fresh approach so it’s worth assessing personal portfolios in addition to formal work experience to find out what someone is capable of, some of which hasn’t yet been discovered. As Harvey at Rebellion points out, it’s possible to pitch for a share in an increasingly competitive leisure market by challenging the status quo and experimenting with new ideas. “If you own your own IP, be prepared to think radically about it – are there fundamental things that need to be changed to get it to work? If possible build in development time to test story ideas, do table read-throughs, etc. and see what works and what doesn’t. Contemporary gameplayers have justifiably high expectations of narrative and will expect plotting and characterisation to be on a par with what they see in the cinema and on Netflix.” This approach can allow you to open up your usual games recruitment patterns and think about hiring someone who will bring you new ideas you didn’t expect. Some final words Harris of Deep Silver FISHLABS emphasises the critical nature of making the right hire and summarises with some practical advice. “The real importance of narrative design is player engagement. If the world doesn’t work beneath the surface, the spell you hope the player is under can be broken. If you are considering a product that is a quick and simple puzzle game with some sparkling text to engage the players, you want a writer. But if you plan to produce a game with a stronger story element like a third person action adventure, an MMORPG, a multi-media launch, or a series, you should probably consider hiring a narrative designer. Or, if the product is big enough, both”. Finally, Rob Yescombe, acclaimed Writer & Narrative Director (RIME, FARPOINT, THE INVISIBLE HOURS) concludes. "Narrative is half science, half art. Don't hire a scientist without soul, and don't hire an Artiste who can't explain their methods." This article written by Amiqus was first published in Develop magazine Amiqus can help you Are you looking to make a new hire and want some more advice? 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