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Senior UI Artist

Lead Gameplay Animator

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Senior Systems Engineer

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As a Vehicle Technical Artist at CIG, you'll be part of a team creating high-fidelity vehicle assets for Star Citizen and Squadron 42.  Responsibilities include hands-on implementation, performance optimization, rigging, skinning, asset markup, and supporting the vehicle content team. You will work closely with art and programming teams, develop and improve pipelines using tools like 3DS Max, MaxScript, and Python, and investigate new techniques. The role involves bringing ships to life through animation and physics tuning, and ensuring assets are technically sound for use in the games.  CIG has a reputation for creating complex, characterful vehicles that are more like mini-game levels, and you'll be contributing to their already impressive library of nearly one hundred ships.

We are developing Star Citizen and Squadron 42 across 5 studios in Los Angeles, Austin, Manchester, and Frankfurt.

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Facial Animator

Props Artist

QA Tester

Senior Systems Designer

Legal Coordinator / Legal Manager

Embedded QA Tester

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<div data-automation-id="jobPostingDescription" class="css-z3h7ab">We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.As a Vehicle Technical Artist at CIG you will be joining a robust team of world-class 3D Artists, Engineers and Designers who are creating some of the most unique, high fidelity vehicle assets seen in games to date.You will be an integral part of the creation process for vehicles in Star Citizen and Squadron 42, getting involved with hands on implementation, performance optimisation, rigging, skinning, asset markup and supporting the rest of the vehicle content team in producing these complex and unique vehicles for the game.Working on the Vehicles within Star Citizen and Squadron 42 will mean working with a team that has distinguished itself for its creativity and ability to deliver nearly a hundred ships so far and these are much more than just simple vehicles in the game, they have an identity and characters and are to scale that they are more easily compared to entire multiplayer levels, that happen to fly around too.Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the community as a whole.&nbsp; &nbsp;For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out - <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://l.shitrk.com/r/e/2XxJACaX0KrC7L4l?r=https://youtu.be/cXjp7SRBpIA">https://youtu.be/cXjp7SRBpIA</a>What does a Technical Artist at CIG do?<ul><li>Work closely with the Art Groups and Programmers to effectively produce technically correct art content.</li><li>Bring ships to life with a mixture of rigging, animating and physics tuning using 3DSMax.</li><li>Help shape and evolve art pipelines, including proprietary tools, software, plug-ins, and game technology.</li><li>Writes new MaxScript, Python tools in 3DS Max and into our game engine, to enhance pipeline.</li><li>Check assets in terms of technical setup for their usage in Star Citizen and Squadron 42.</li><li>Investigates new techniques, assists in prototyping, and helps other developers with technical roadblocks.</li><li>Supporting our growth culture and advocating knowledge sharing.</li></ul>What do we expect from our Technical Artists?<ul><li>Someone who is passionate about innovation, improving pipelines, developing new tools, and adapting to new technologies.</li><li>Demonstrate relevant experience in the game development industry.</li><li>Experience in 3DS Max/Maya and Photoshop.</li><li>Comfortable working with scripting and programming languages.</li><li>Someone who loves to be part of a passionate team and can communicate effectively.</li></ul>Diversity Statement CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.&nbsp;Fraud Statement We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at&nbsp;info[@]cloudimperiumgames.com&nbsp;with any information you may have.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!</div>

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This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions- Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Data Structures! - This assessment gives us an idea of your problem solving skills using DSA- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: MPL, LILA Games, GSN Games, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions

Data Structures and Algorithms

Let's assess your Programming Patterns! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your code architecture skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Dirtcube, PTW, Playshifu, etc.

Programming Patterns

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Object Oriented Programming

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Unity Game Engine

Playground Games seeks a part-time Payroll and Contracts Assistant for a contract position.  Responsibilities include acting as a liaison between the company and its external contractor provider, managing contractor onboarding, handling queries, maintaining absence records, processing timesheets and invoices, and assisting the internal payroll department.  The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.  The position is 15 hours/week over three days (Monday, Tuesday, Friday), with at least one day in the Royal Leamington Spa office.

Senior Gameplay Engineer

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 <h2>Playground Games is looking for a Payroll and Contracts Assistant to join our team on a contract basis. &nbsp;</h2><h3>About us:&nbsp;</h3>As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. &nbsp;<h3>About the role:&nbsp;</h3>Working closely with the Payroll Manager and wider Finance team, in a fast-paced environment, to deliver effective processes within the Company. &nbsp;The role involves engaging with a range of disciplines and external stakeholders and requires the ability to work to deadlines and high levels of accuracy.&nbsp;This is a part time role with 15 hours a week over 3 days (Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays), of which at least 1 would be office based in Royal Leamington Spa. &nbsp;<h3>What you’ll do:&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Provide a link between Playground Games and our external provider of contractors&nbsp;</li><li>Be the main point of contact within Playground Games for any queries in relation to the hiring of external contractors&nbsp;</li><li>Obtain approvals for all new external contractors&nbsp;</li><li>Liaise with external provider to onboard new external contractors&nbsp;</li><li>Advise all relevant stakeholders of new external contractors&nbsp;</li><li>Meet and greet with new external contractors on first day of contract&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain absence records and ensure payment of holidays and sickness in line with policy&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with completion and approval of timesheets&nbsp;</li><li>Respond to external contractor queries&nbsp;</li><li>Check and approve external provider invoices&nbsp;</li><li>Analyse and review invoices&nbsp;</li><li>Provide support to the internal payroll department if required&nbsp;</li><li>Ad-hoc tasks as required by the Payroll Manager and Finance Manager&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Additional:&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Ensure that all duties, checks and documentation are completed to the required level of accuracy and within defined timelines&nbsp;</li><li>Perform other duties, and provide general assistance to broader finance team, as may be requested from time to time&nbsp;</li><li>Keep up to date with company policies&nbsp;</li><li>Keep up to date with external providers systems and policies&nbsp;</li><li>Be aware of changes to payroll legislation&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>What you’ll bring:&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Knowledge and previous experience in a Payroll or Contracts role&nbsp;</li><li>Professional attitude and ability to work in a confidential manner &nbsp;</li><li>High attention to detail &nbsp;</li><li>Strong organisational skills&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills &nbsp;</li><li>A team player &nbsp;</li><li>Maintain strong working relationships with team members &nbsp;</li><li>Good working knowledge of MS Office inc Outlook, Word&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis purposes&nbsp;</li><li>Be a champion for Playground Games and everything we produce&nbsp;</li><li>Adhere to company procedures&nbsp;</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity to make a world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios. &nbsp;Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity.  We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment.   &nbsp;We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members.  It drives our innovation and connects us closer to our players. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion across age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.  &nbsp;At Playground Games we recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues. We celebrate difference and welcome everyone to join us and to be themselves at work. &nbsp;If you require any reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us on recruitment@playground-games.com
 
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