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Profession |
Digital Media |
Openings |
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Location |
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada |
Date Posted |
February 08, 2008 |
Posted Until |
May 17, 2008 |
Experience Level |
Senior |
Job Type |
Full Time |
Salary Range |
Not Specified - Not Specified |
Education Level |
Not Specified |
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Senior Cinematic Designer Req: 19345
BioWare, the newest member of the incredible family of EA studios, has created some of the world's best-selling titles including the award-winning Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights series, and Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic. Original BioWare-created IPs include Jade Empire and the critically acclaimed, Mass Effect. BioWare is hard at work on the epic fantasy RPG Dragon Age; Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood for the Nintendo DS; and unannounced projects including a highly anticipated massively multiplayer online game.
BioWare's games have continually achieved critical and commercial success. All of our published titles are in the top 5% highest rated at www.gamerankings.com; in fact we have 6 games in the top 1% highest rated games of all time! Today BioWare has more than 400 staff at its two locations and continues to grow. We have sold over 20 million games (including engine licenses) in the past ten years! Our games have received many top industry awards, and we are proud that our Edmonton studio location has been recognized as a top employer in Canada, awarded the following for 2008:
* Canada's Top 100 Employers
* Financial Post Canada's Top 10 Best Companies to Work For
* Alberta's Top 35 Employers
Duties
Primary Task:
*Scripting in-game cutscenes using animations and tools provided by the animation and programming departments.
Secondary Tasks:
*Acting as the main line of communication between the designers and animators on a project.
*Work closely with Lead cinematic Artist/Animator for quality assurance on all cutscenes.
*Creating and updating documentation that details the cutscenes in a game.
*Responsible for integration of all cutscenes in a game engine.
Education and Experience
*Two year programming degree or diploma, or equivalent experience is Required.
*3+ years of game development experience would be an Asset.
*In-depth technical knowledge of game engine cinematic tool is Required.
*Experience with working on game toolsets (NWN, Half-Life, Unreal, Quake, etc) is Required.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge/Personal Suitability
*Strong understanding of film language and the ability to build high-quality cutscenes is Required.
*Excellent communication skills; the ability to liaison between artists and programmers is Required.
*Worked in a production environment, under pressure, to produce high-quality cutscenes is Recommended.
Portfolio Requirements
3D Portfolio
Examples of cinematics built with a game engine tool.
Examples of scripted tools related to game design and cinematics.
Demonstrate the ability to develop storyboards (optional).
Note: Resume submissions not including 3D portfolio submission will not be considered.
For online submissions, please display your web link at the top of your resume in BOLD font.
For mailed submissions:
BioWare Edmonton
ATTN: Human Resources
Suite 200, 4445 Calgary Trail
Edmonton, Alberta
T6H 5R7
Canada
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Applications being accepted until May 17, 2008
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