Radical Entertainment, an operation of Activision Blizzard, Inc. is a leading developer of interactive entertainment. We are proud to have released hit titles such as Scarface: The World is Yours, Hulk Ultimate Destruction and Crash of the Titans. We are continuing to work on licensed properties and are set to deliver an original title, Prototype, in 2009. Our 50,000+ square foot studio situated on the cusp of downtown Vancouver, overlooks the coastal mountains and offers a fully stocked kitchen, in-house gym, log cabin, ski lift tickets, art gallery passes and a wide variety of training, mentorship and career development initiatives. At Radical we’re here to create great games and learn and have fun doing it. Our motto is simple: Play Work Live Breathe Games!
Job Title: Intermediate Front End Programmer Reports To: Technical Director
Division/Department: Production
Basic Function:
Responsible for the development and implementation of interface systems for a multi-platform game
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and implement interface systems for the next game from the [Prototype] development team - Implementing the front-end, game flow, pause menu, movie playback and in-game HUD systems of the game
Principal Working Relationships:
Works closely with 2D/3D artists, designers, and programmers.
Position Qualifications:
Educational Requirements: - Degree in Computing Science, Engineering or equivalent experience
Required Experience and Skills: - Strong C++ programming skills - - Knowledge of Flash and Scaleform preferred - Understanding of software design techniques - Strong debugging skills - Strong knowledge of performance/memory constraints of game software - Strong understanding of game development tools - Knowledge of 3D graphics systems - Windows application programming and graphical user interface programming experience
Additional Experience and Skills: - Knowledge of scripting languages (Lua, Actionscript, Python) - Knowledge of Flash and Scaleform - Knowledge of Photoshop and Maya - An eye for aesthetics (layout, colour, size, shape, etc.)
Prior Experience/Previous Positions related to current position: - 2 to 5 years of related experience required
Other Qualifications and/or Requirements: - Ability to actively build collaborative and respectful relationships and work through conflict constructively - Contribute to and support team goals and show dedication and passion for the work, the team, and Radical Entertainment - Organize and plan work, and set commitments that balance importance and urgency - Execute plans, meet commitments and be accountable - Be persistent and take risks; make mistakes and take steps to prevent repeat mistakes - Initiate and support continuous, novel, and innovative improvement of products, services, and/or processes
