SMU Guildhall, located in Dallas, Texas, is an award-winning, internationally top-ranked graduate video game development education program. The two-year master's-level program has graduated nearly 1000 students, and alumni are working at over 350 video game studios around the world.The Guildhall offers a Master of Interactive Technology in Digital Game Development degree and Professional Certificate in Digital Game Development program. It is currently one of the few programs in the U.S. offering specializations in all four cornerstones of game development: Art Creation, Level Design, Production, and Programming. Classes are taught by industry veterans, who work as mentors to develop skill and talent in the next generation of game creators.We enroll every August. Apply online at: https://www.smu.edu/Guildhall/Admissions/ApplyNowPlay our games on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/developer/smuguildhall

SMU Guildhall

Faculty - Video Game Development

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Tencent

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This Research Intern role at Tencent Games' Game Research Center (GRC) in Seoul, South Korea, focuses on daily research and analysis of the Japanese and Korean gaming industries.  Responsibilities include market data analysis, research on game-related IT/content industries (entertainment, film, drama, comics), providing insights on gaming and online culture, and supporting trend reports.  The ideal candidate is an undergraduate or above with relevant internship experience and bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese/Korean (Mandarin is preferred). Strong analytical, communication, and time management skills are essential.

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<div data-automation-id="jobPostingDescription" class="css-oplht1"><h1>Business Unit</h1>Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China. Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world. Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.<h1>About the Hiring Team</h1>Game Research Center(GRC) is a department focusing on game industry study, game analysis, game design research, data analysis and game development supporting. We’re one of the world’s leading research facility in game industry, building a global knowledge tank to help our teams make better decisions. We’re looking for innovative and passionate team members who love all kinds of games and have insight about the challenging global market.<h1>What the Role Entails</h1><ul><li>Responsible for daily research and analysis of gaming industry related intel （Japan and Korea）</li><li>Responsible for daily market data analysis</li><li>Research on game related IT/Content industries (entertainment / films / drama / comic, etc.)</li><li>Provide insights on gaming and online culture related issues</li><li>Support reporting for relevant industry trends</li></ul><h1>Who We Look For</h1><ul><li>Undergraduate student or above, previous internship or experience in related industries is preferred: Game, Entertainment, Research etc.</li><li>Bilingual in English and Japanese / Korean is a MUST, additional proficiency in Mandarin is highly preferred</li><li>Strong logical mind, analytical ability and communication skills</li><li>Ability to prioritise, meet strict deadlines and have high attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work autonomously, show initiative and be self-motivated</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills in person or written</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office (especially, PowerPoint and Excel)</li><li>Enthusiastic about IT/Game/Entertainment industry</li></ul><h1>Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent</h1>As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.</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

Let's assess your OOPs skills! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your fundamental OOPS concepts and Solid principles skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Hitwicket, GSN Games, Tomo Club, etc.

Object Oriented Programming

Let's assess your Unity Skills ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your Unity fundamentals- Companies you can apply for after taking this assessment: Godspeed games, Salvation Games, nCore Games, etc.

Unity Game Engine

SMU Guildhall seeks passionate game development faculty with 5+ years of experience.  Expertise in Gameplay Creation, Team Game Production, or Programming is required.  Candidates must demonstrate strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Position: Faculty - Video Game DevelopmentPosition #: 52478Institution: SMU GuildhallLocation: SMU/DallasDate posted: September 23, 2024Priority Consideration Date: November 7, 2024Build the future of the video game industry: We are looking for faculty in any of the following areas of specialization: Gameplay Creator, Team Game Production or Programming (see below for requirements). Please apply to any/multiple as applicable. The open position will be filled within the ranks of Professor of Practice, Clinical Professor, or Assistant Professor appointments,depending on earned degrees, SACSCOC faculty credentials guidelines, research, and applicant qualifications.As one of the top-ranked graduate programs in game design in the world, faculty at SMU Guildhall have been shaping key developers and future leaders in the game industry. Our graduates are recruited by top companies in the industry because they hit the ground running with hands-on experience producing real games in an agile format. Join this team of passionate game dev veterans who are mentoring the next generation of game changers.Teaching positions are full-time on an annual renewal cycle (non-tenure track) and schedules follow a 10-month academic calendar. Some faculty members may choose to apply to teach during the summer term; all faculty members are encouraged to use the summer months to practice their craft and maintain credentials as digital game development professionals as well as researchers.Gameplay Creator (Mission Designer, Scripter, Level Designer, World Builder)Position requirements include:<ul><li>Strong technical skills with game editors and/or other game content creation tools</li><li>Strong problem solving and technical troubleshooting ability</li><li>Expertise in at least one of the following areas (and analytical knowledge of the others): scripting, design, and/or level layout (from a gameplay perspective)</li><li>Ability to create and communicate game and/or level designs in context of your expertise</li><li>Ability to articulate basic principles of quality video game design</li><li>A minimum of five years of experience in the game development industry, with at least two major shipped games</li><li>Knowledge of current best practices in game development</li><li>Ability to work well in a team based environment</li><li>Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills</li></ul>Preferred position qualifications include:<ul><li>Familiarity with one of the following engines/editors (or equivalent proprietary engine): Unreal, Unity, Creation Kit (Skyrim, Fallout), Source (Half‑Life/Portal/Left 4 Dead)</li><li>Proficiency in Photoshop and 3D Studio Max for 2D/3D pipeline for digital asset creation</li><li>Scripting/knowledge in multiple programming languages, especially: Lua, Blueprint, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript</li><li>Experience as a lead level designer or lead designer</li></ul>Team Game ProductionPosition requirements include:<ul><li>Project management skills</li></ul>o Ability to create, track and manage software development teamso Familiarity with Iterative, Agile, and Rapid Application development<ul><li>Knowledge/experience in publishing (business &amp; marketing of gaming), contracts, budgets, P&amp;L</li><li>A minimum of five years of experience in the game development industry, with at least two major shipped games</li><li>Knowledge of current best practices in game development</li><li>Ability to work well in a team based environment</li><li>Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills</li></ul>Preferred position qualifications include:<ul><li>Familiarity with one of the following engines (or equivalent proprietary engine): Unreal, Unity</li><li>Multiple platform and genre game development experience</li><li>Experience as an internal studio producer</li></ul>ProgrammingPosition requirements include:<ul><li>Excellent C/C++ proficiency and design skills, solid math background, and solid engineering skills</li><li>A minimum of five years of experience in the game development industry, with at least two major shipped games</li><li>Knowledge of current best practices in game development</li><li>Ability to work well in a team based environment</li><li>Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills</li></ul>Preferred position qualifications include:<ul><li>Familiarity with one of the following engines/editors: Unreal, Unity</li><li>Experience as a lead programmer or technical director</li></ul>SMU Guildhall is using Interfolio’s Faculty Search to process applications for this position. Each applicant is required to upload their resumé to: http://apply.interfolio.com/155176. Applicants with a digital portfolio, showcasing individual abilities, should reference the portfolio link on their resumé. Additional documents (i.e., cover letter, CV, letters of reference, etc.) may also be uploaded to Interfolio.To ensure full consideration for this position, resumés must be uploaded to Interfolio, at http://apply.interfolio.com/155176, by November 7, 2024; however, the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.Start Date: June 1, 2025Any questions may be directed to the SMU Guildhall Faculty Search Committee Chair at GuildhallDO@smu.edu