We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic AI Designer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will have to communicate effectively with multi-discipline teams across the studio within the project's technical and scope restrictions.

If you have the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As AI Designer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Collaborate with the Lead Designer and the Design Team to bring innovative ideas to all aspects of game design
• Work closely with the Animation team to implement, tune, and adjust the timing of NPC actions and behavior using state machines, behavior trees, animations, visual effects, sound effects
• Partner with the Content Design team to create compelling quests, world locations, and encounters that highlight NPC behaviors
• Push for exceptional AI performance to make NPCs feel more human and reactive to player actions
• Creating designs documents, content briefs, system outlines, and other means of sharing all the necessary information with involved teams
• Contribute to the overall game design. We’re a collaborative group, and we expect every member of the team to have an impact on the overall player experience.

Requirements and qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience developing AI characters – must have shipped at least one title working as a designer or programmer working on AI NPCs
• Good understanding of modern AI techniques used in AAA games (Behavior Trees, Finite State Machines, etc.)
• Deep understanding of game mechanics, combat systems, and AI NPC design
• Create and integrate AI mechanics directly in UE4 using visual scripting tools as well as Behavior Trees, EQS, MassEntity, etc.)
• Good command of scripting tools of game engines (UE4 Blueprints, Unity Visual Scripting, etc.)
• NPC Animation understanding and fluency
• Interest in translating an idea of intelligent behavior from a concept to actual AI game mechanics and then elaborating it further into functional game content
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Fluency in English is Required)
• Prototype and iterate AI system improvements
• Experience writing high-quality and thorough design documentation, including diagrams and flow-chart creation
• At least one published title (PC or Consoles)
• Ability to work well under pressure

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic AI Programmer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will work in Unreal Engine 4 to bring our AI to life and solve challenging problems with pragmatic solutions. 

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As an AI Programmer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Create realistic characters using both AI and animation techniques
• Work with designers and developers to devise an AI plan
• Write and maintain system and feature documentation

Requirements and qualifications

• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 4
• Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming
• A good foundation of 3D math concepts and algorithms
• An aptitude for breaking down complex problems
• Experience in programming movement, navigation, and decision-making AI
• Experience with state machines and behavior trees
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• At least one published title (PC or Console)
• “Can-do” attitude
• Team player
• Ability to work well under pressure

Plus

• Experience in Action Adventure and/or Survival Horror
• Experience working in an agile environment

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Animation Programmer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will be responsible for building systems and tools that will help your colleagues create fun, impressive, and engaging worlds that are reactive and alive while meeting the highest quality standards. By controlling how game elements move and interact with each other, you'll be contributing to the game's technical development and artistic level. 

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As Animation Programmer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Architect, implement and maintain core animation systems and tools that drive cinematics in Unreal Engine
• Take the full range of ownership of gameplay animation features from content creation tools to the runtime
• Work closely with other engineers, animators, technical animators, product designers, leads and external technology partners across multiple teams and timezones
• Apply a critical eye, willingness to experiment, and enthusiasm to collaborate with artists and other creative disciplines to achieve the best possible quality across all platforms we support
• Establish responsible deadlines and personal work plans and manage time effectively
• Identify opportunities for improving our general workflows and implement these changes
• Write and maintain technical documentation and designs
• Write robust, clean and maintainable code

Requirements and qualifications

• 2+ years of professional game, visual effects, and/or animation system development experience
• Solid understanding of 3D animation pipelines and workflows
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine animation framework, including: Skeletal Mesh Animation System, Sequencer,  Control Rig, Physics and Cloth simulations
• Extensive experience in writing C++ applications and tool development
• Experience with high-performance hierarchical evaluation of engine systems, keyframe posing and animation systems, virtual production pipelines, and/or high-quality image sequence rendering 
• “Can-do” attitude
• Team player
• Ability to work well under pressure
• An aptitude for breaking down complex problems
• Competence in writing solid, reliable and efficient code
• Strong reporting and documentation skills 
• Knowledge of software development environments and associated tools. (i.e. Visual Studio, Perforce, JIRA,Git) 
• BS (or higher) in Computer Science or a similar discipline (i.e., physics, math, EE, etc.)

Plus

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Console programming experience
• Familiarity with animation build pipelines

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Gameplay Animator to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will collaborate with the animation team to design and develop high-quality animations for our projects. You'll also work alongside the art department to ensure that all animations meet the reference specifications.

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As Animator at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Working with Keyframe and Motion Capture animation according to quality requirements
• Develop and animate in-game cinematic scenes with strong camera compositions
• Manage the export and import of animations within the engine
• Communicates regularly with teammates regarding the status of current tasks

Requirements and qualifications

• 3+ years of game development experience
• Strong understanding of Maya and Motionbuilder
• Strong keyframe animation skills
• Motion capture cleanup experience
• Familiar with Game Engine Technologies (especially Unreal)
• Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude
• Able to work with tight timelines

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Gameplay Programmer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will be responsible for coding and maintaining gameplay features in order to meet artistic and design goals.

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Gameplay Programmer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Develop gameplay features by planning and implementing software solutions.
• Write clean and performant code.
• Write and maintain system and feature documentation.
• Analyze, profile and optimize systems as required.
• Identify opportunities for improving our general workflows, and implement these changes.

Requirements and qualifications

• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 4. 
• Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming.
• Good foundation of 3D math concepts and algorithms.
• An aptitude for breaking down complex problems.
• Competence in writing solid, reliable, and efficient code. BS (or higher) in Computer Science or a similar discipline (i.e., physics, math, EE, etc.).

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Graphics Programmer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will coordinate with our engineering and art teams to achieve state-of-the-art visuals.

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Graphics Programmer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Developing and improving graphics technologies (rendering, lighting, shadows, shaders, post-processing) to help achieve state-of-the-art visuals
• Working closely with the rest of the programming team to assist in integrating graphics effects, optimizing shaders and materials

Requirements and qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine 4
• Experience with C/C++ programming
• Experience with HLSL, Cg, or similar languages
• Experience with multithreaded programming
• Knowledge of most used VFX techniques 
• Solid understanding of Rasterization, Ray-Tracing and Hybrid rendering techniques as well as Unreal Engine Rendering System

Preferred Skills

• Experience in performance profiling and optimization techniques
• Experience with editor plugins and modification.
• Comfortable with 3D mathematics
• Have worked on a published Unreal Engine title within the last 5 years
• Have used one or more of the following graphics API: OpenGL, Direct3D, Vulkan

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Level Designer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will have to communicate effectively with multi-discipline teams across the studio within the project's technical and scope restrictions.
If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Level Designer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Collaborate with the Lead Designer and the Design Team to bring innovative ideas to all aspects of game design
• Realize the high-level vision of your levels through all stages of development from initial block out through to final shipped product
• Understand the role of pacing, narrative, theme, and mechanics in creating compelling gameplay experiences
• Conceptualize, design, script, direct and create game levels
• Plan, execute and refine your levels from high-level concept to low-level scripting
• Use player feedback and design direction to hone the gameplay experience
• Work closely with the GD & Tech team to ensure the relevance of layouts with existing systems
• Work in close collaboration with the Art team to design balanced, readable environments that serve the player experience
• Review, tweak, and balance gameplay to deliver a AA quality experience
• Validate the playability of the mechanics and environment with Testers, Artists, and Gameplay Programmers

Requirements and qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Show an ability to weave narrative and artistic themes with gameplay mechanics to build engaging levels
• Be able to propose creative solutions to complex design problems and importantly "bring the team with you"
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in prototyping maps and gameplay mechanics using Unreal Engine 4
• Experience writing high-quality and thorough design documentation including diagrams and flow-chart creation
• At least one published title (PC or Consoles)
• Ability to work well under pressure

Plus:

• Degree or Certificate in video game design
• Narrative Designer skills
• Experience in Action Adventure and/or Survival Horror
• Experience working in an agile environment

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Producer to join our highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will help in managing the game’s product development cycle including concept, scope, budget, pre-production, production, approval, quality assurance, foreign translations and ports.

Having a good understanding of risk, delivering schedules and communicating both with the feature and game management team, you will be comfortable working in a dynamic and creative environment, remaining calm when under pressure and working with experienced developers to find solutions that will retain quality while keeping features on time and on budget.

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As Producer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Communicating constantly with the development team
• Managing time efficiently by task prioritization, resource coordination, risk assessment and proactive problem solving
• Working with your feature teams to outline short and long-term deliverables that match the projects delivery schedule
• Applying leadership in motivating everyone to solve issues and increase efficiency
• Assisting in any other assignments as directed by manager
• Risk management: understanding and assessing risk for the short and long-term plans of the teams

Requirements and qualifications

• A strong passion for video games
• Previous experience producing or developing console and PC games
• Excellent understanding of the Agile Scrum and Waterfall methodology
• Ability to think outside the box and work with production to improve and deliver lean processes game and studio-wide 
• Ability to communicate effectively to varying levels of stakeholders within the game team and throughout the studio 
• An open and inclusive approach and ability to be flexible based on team feedback and needs 
• An understanding of the budget available and how to best balance the request for resources and tools 
• A positive attitude, self-driven, proactive and a team player
• Good project management skills
• Good communication skills (spoken and written)
• Good leadership skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office/Google Suite, Jira, and Confluence

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We’re looking for a QA Engineer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will be responsible for the ongoing development of automated software testing infrastructures and assuring the correct operation of our build pipeline. 

Main duties will also include testing pre-release software on various platforms to ensure that game content matches our quality standards.

Ideal candidates will be logical and methodical with the ability to work under pressure to strict guidelines. So if you have a keen eye for detail, want to be involved in the final quality check and are enthusiastic about gaming, then this is the role for you.

Role and Responsibilities

As a QA Engineer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Be involved in developing frameworks, tests, and tools to automate and help accelerate all aspects of product development, pipelines, tooling, and service monitoring
• You will have the opportunity to define our testing practices and have the potential to take on leadership responsibilities in future
• Implement tests and guide others in the development of tests by providing them with the right tools, frameworks, and infrastructure
• Be proactive and have a strong focus on quality and risk throughout the delivery cycle, identifying and implementing automation approaches as required
• Have a good understanding of a variety of test approaches 
• Drive various initiatives, foster a positive and practical work ethic, and elicit buy-in from the wider team
• Liaise with the product owner(s), technical leads, developers, and design teams to ensure the testing of new features runs smoothly
• Drive synergy between QA, design, and gameplay teams
• Provide feedback in key areas to the developers to ensure the best possible quality is maintained
• Conduct, oversee and evaluate studio-wide playtests on regular basis under the guidance of our QA Manager

Requirements and qualifications

• Commercial experience with Unreal Engine 4 (or a similar AAA Game engine)
• Awareness of software engineering best practices
• Strong technical skills with a high level of C++ and at least one high-level language e.g. C#/Python
• Good understanding of tools automation testing
• Experience with source control (e.g., GIT, Perforce)
• Experience in developing Test Plans, Test Scripts/Blueprints, Defining Test Data and Reports
• Familiarity with game development and the technology involved
• Familiarity with reporting tools e.g. PowerBI/Kibana
• QA/Programming experience with a key interest in testing
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to relay important information in the most suited format
• Proficient time management and organizational skills, able to handle multiple tasks and meet set deadlines and priorities
• A can-do attitude
• Passionate about producing quality products
• System and critical thinking mindset

Preferred skills

• Experience with Unreal's Gauntlet system and Functional Test framework
• Experience with SQL databases e.g. MySQL/SQL Server
• Experience in creating automated tests within a Continuous Integration environment e.g., Jenkins/Teamcity
• Experience working with cloud/virtualized environments e.g. Aws/Azure
• Experience with containerisation of services e.g. Docker/Kubernetes
• Experience in Agile work practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related discipline, or relevant work experience
• One or more shipped PC or console game titles
• Experience working on multi-platform software projects
• Leadership skills – able to mentor automation engineers at all levels

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Senior Gameplay Programmer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will help us bring our video game projects to life!

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Gameplay Programmer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
• Collaborate with others to diagnose and resolve issues with features & functionality
• Proficiency in game development areas such as Gameplay, UI, Animation, Combat etc. (at least 1)
• Solid understanding of Unreal Engine online multiplayer framework
• Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features
• Analyze, profile and optimize features as required
• Ensure high-quality user experiences across all the platforms we support
• Establish responsible deadlines and personal work plans and manage time effectively
• Identify opportunities for improving our general workflows and implement these changes
• Write and maintain system and feature documentation
• Write robust, clean and maintainable code

Requirements and qualifications

• Experience developing games professionally for 4+ years on released projects made with Unreal Engine
• A keen analytical mind, with strong problem-solving skills and good foundation of 3D math concepts and algorithms
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools 
• Understanding of multi-threaded principles 
• Knowledge of C++ object-oriented design patterns applied to video game development
• Well-versed in games and ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games 
• “Can-do” attitude
• Team player
• Ability to work well under pressure
• An inclination to break down complex problems
• Competence in writing solid, reliable and efficient code
• Strong reporting and documentation skills 
• Knowledge of software development environments and associated tools (i.e. Visual Studio, Perforce, JIRA,Git) 
• BS (or higher) in Computer Science or a similar discipline (i.e., physics, math, EE, etc.)

Plus

• Experience with gameplay systems driven by Physics or AI
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Senior System Programmer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will work with Unreal Engine 4 to create the systems that control game data, user data, and compatibility features.

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior System Programmer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Work with designers and developers to ensure system functionality while meeting deadlines
• Collaborate with others to diagnose and resolve issues with engine & game system
• Proficiency in game system development areas such as Save/Load, User Management, Localization, Networking etc. Specialisation (at least 1)
• Work closely with all areas of core tech & engine to ensure our tech can support short- and long-term plans for our titles
• Analyse, profile and optimise systems as required
• Ensure high quality user experiences across all platforms we support
• Establish responsible deadlines and personal work plans and manage time effectively
• Proactively seek out and discuss areas of improvement within the codebase and its satellite systems
• Write and maintain system and feature documentation
• Write robust, clean and maintainable code

Requirements and qualifications

• Experience developing games professionally for 4+ years on released projects made with Unreal Engine
• Fundamental architecture understanding of Unreal Engine
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect system mechanics and tools 
• Knowledge of C++ object-oriented design patterns applied to video game development
• A practical understanding of concurrency
• Experience in CPU/Memory/GPU optimisation
• An aptitude for breaking down complex problems
• A pragmatic & analytical mindset to diagnose, reproduce and fix obscure issues
• “Can-do” attitude
• Team player
• Ability to work well under pressure
• An aptitude for breaking down complex problems
• Competence in writing solid, reliable and efficient code
• Strong reporting and documentation skills 
• Knowledge of software development environments and associated tools. (i.e. Visual Studio, Perforce, JIRA,Git) 
• BS (or higher) in Computer Science or a similar discipline (i.e., physics, math, EE, etc.)

Plus

• Having worked on Save System and Compatibility features for a published project
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• At least one published title on consoles within the last 3 years

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for a highly motivated Studio Coordinator to join our team. 

As part of the job, you will be office-based playing an instrumental role at the core of our business with everyday support for our Management Team. This role requires superior attention to detail, great organization, prioritization skills, the ability to plan ahead all while juggling multiple requests.

Role and Responsibilities

As Studio Coordinator at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks, but not limited to:

• Work closely with the CEO   
• Support CEO and Management Team in various administrative tasks
• Schedule, organize, and execute a variety of studio operations, events and client-facing activities
• Order office supplies, organize receipts for purchases, and plan for the needs of the studio
• Book travels, prepare expense reports and handle time reports 
• Facilitate and organize internal and external studio events and meetings
• Project lead preparations for Board meetings and Management Team meetings (pre-read material, agenda, minutes, action lists etc.)

Requirements and qualifications

• English : C1/ C2
• International business experiences
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Work, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
• Experience with file management 
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Be brief
• Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A positive outlook and a sense of humor are a must
• Well organized, leave nothing to chance
• Aim to always deliver on time 
• Positive, outgoing, and create good working relations both within our teams as well as with external parties
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Passion for Video Games is a great plus

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic System Programmer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will work with Unreal Engine 4 to create the systems that control game data, user data, and compatibility features.

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a System Programmer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Create the core systems that drive the application data: Save/Load, User Settings, Localization, etc.
• Work with designers and developers to ensure system functionality while meeting deadlines
• Write and maintain system and feature documentation

Requirements and qualifications

• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 4
• Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming
• Good knowledge of common Design Patterns
• An aptitude for breaking down complex problems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• At least one published title on consoles within the last 3 years
• “Can-do” attitude
• Team player
• Ability to work well under pressure

Plus

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science
• Having worked on Save System and Compatibility features for a published project

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Talent Acquisition Manager to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will be responsible for finding, recruiting, hiring, and retaining talented candidates.

Role and Responsibilities

As Talent Acquisition Manager at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Develop talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans.
• Lead employment branding initiatives
• Perform sourcing to fill open positions and anticipate future needs.
• Plan and conduct recruitment and selection processes (interviews, screening calls, etc.).
• Take steps to ensure positive candidate experience.
• Assist in employee retention and development.
• Organize and/or attend career fairs, assessment centers, or other events.
• Use metrics to create reports and identify areas of improvement.

Requirements and qualifications

• Proven experience as talent acquisition manager in the videogame industry.
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, and employment branding.
• Understanding of all selection methods and techniques.
• Proficient in the use of social media and job boards.
• Willingness to understand the duties and competencies of different roles.
• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and databases.
• Excellent communicator.
• Well-organized and strategic thinker.
• BSc/BA in business administration, human resources, or relevant field (preferred).

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Technical Animator to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will be a primary point of contact for everything concerning our animation tools and technologies. You will be working closely with Software Engineers, Artists, and Animators to deliver outstanding visual results, meeting the Production Team's quality and schedule expectations. 

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a Technical Animator at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Work with all aspects of the animation export and implementation pipeline (for Maya and UE).
• Create new animation tools and maintain our animation toolset.
• Assist the engineering team with implementing animation-related tools and features.
• Support the Animation and character teams in debugging tools or game-related issues.

Requirements and qualifications

• Good understanding of Unreal’s runtime animation systems such as state-machines and animation blueprints.
• Knowledge of procedural and adaptive animations.
• A keen eye for proper form and deformation throughout wide ranges of movements.
• Passion for games and game development.

Preferred skills

We consider the following skills and previous experiences as a plus:

• Experience as an Animator.
• Knowledge of Motion Builder.
• Knowledge of lower-level programming languages.
• Knowledge of Motion Matching.

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic User Interface (UI) Programmer to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will have the opportunity to work across UI, gameplay, and platforms to build features highly impactful to users.

If you've got the experience and skills required and you are passionate about games and well-versed in C++, UI development, gameplay, and console development, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a UI Programmer at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Work closely with art and design leads to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements for a positive and cohesive UX
• Attending to every detail, especially with regard to compliance, layout, and design
• Architecting, planning, and implementing new UI systems
• Optimizing and fixing bugs in existing UI systems and perform some testing activities
• Contributing ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development
• Writing robust, maintainable code that fulfills the functional, graphic and technical requirements of the project
• Provide the Lead Programmer with feedback regarding the time allotted to assigned tasks
• Work closely with artists, designers, and other programmers on cutting-edge features that support player experiences across multiple platforms 
• Adhere to the project’s coding standards
• Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome identified risks
• Research coding techniques and algorithms in order to keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry

Requirements and qualifications

• Expertise with C++ programming language along with a strong familiarity with OO design principles and Data-driven programming skills
• Experience developing UI features for games across multiple platforms  
• Understanding of UMG and Slate frameworks of Unreal Engine
• Excellent communication skills with an interest in working with other game developers in a cooperative team environment 
• Unreal Engine development experience
• Passion for games and great user experiences
• Keen analytical mind and mature problem-solving skills
• You’re user-focused, passionate, scrappy, solutions-focused, and innovative
• At least 3 years of programming experience on commercial software projects
• Commitment to code quality, documentation and sound testing procedures

Preferred skills

• One or more shipped PC or console game titles
• Knowledge of rendering and other systems impacting quality and performance 
• Experience working on multi-platform software projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related discipline, or relevant work experience
• General experience with web services
• Knowledge of third-party Motion Graphics softwares
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator or comparable softwares

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic VFX Artist to join a highly motivated team. 

As part of the job, you will work hand-in-hand with the Art Director to create incredible real-time rendered visual effects which meet the vision for the gameplay experience. 

If you've got the experience and skills required and enjoy working with a focused group of talented and passionate game devs, then this is the place for you!

Role and Responsibilities

As a VFX Artist at Stormind Games, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Envisioning and creating real-time visual effects that enhance gameplay and player immersion
• Collaborating with artists, designers, and engineers to deliver visually impressive spells and abilities
• Adding life and color to the game world through atmospherics, weather, and environmental effects
• Technical implementation, integration, troubleshooting, and tracking of the performance of visual effects in Unreal Engine
• Iterating on VFX assets based on feedback from the dev team

Requirements and qualifications

• Knowledge of the PBS and experience to work with the Unreal shader graph and mastery of material domain and blend mode
• Knowledge of Niagara and ability to create custom scratch pads to fit all the requests
• Knowledge of blueprints and render target and know-how of where to use it
• Ability to create sprite sheets, vertex animation textures, vector fields, and flow maps in Houdini and/or Maya

Preferred skills

The following skills and experiences will be considered a plus:

• Experience in creating Houdini Volume Textures and Niagara data interfaces
• Math skills are a big plus
• Experience with Niagara fluid and data interface 2d Grid collection

We kindly ask you to apply by sending your resume and a short cover letter in English.