The World of ShipAntics is a multi-platform point-and-click adventure game being developed by Studio POWWOW. ShipAntics stars a madcap crew of seafaring adventurers; Captain Fred, the warm-hearted skipper of the Barnacle, Amanda his precocious, wild and wide-eyed daughter and Otto, a cheeky young tall-tale touting Octopus. The game follows Amanda and Otto as they venture into the wild blue yonder, solving mysteries and puzzles with Fred and the rest of the crew of the Barnacle.
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Programmers located Dublin, Ireland.
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POWWOW creates entertainment brands that are easily transferable across multiple media platforms. Since forming in 2012, Studio POWWOW has focused on creating innovative and unique digital products and brands for young audiences, by bringing their skills, knowledge and vast experience of award winning TV quality animation, design and storytelling to interactive content and games. Currently in development of their first transmedia entertainment brand ‘The World of ShipAntics’ for 6-9 year olds on Mobile, Tablet, and TV.
We are currently seeking a Game Developer and also a Lead Game Developer to work with us here at Studio POWWOW in Dublin, Ireland. Please see the positions below and contact us on hello@studiopowwow.com if you are interested.
Game Developer
Working in a busy, creative, start-up environment, the selected candidate will have knowledge of the following languages:
• Actionscript 3.0
• C++
• Java
• Objective C.
Responsibilities
• Create innovative and engaging designs and prototype docs
• Quickly and effectively prototype new game ideas and features
• Architect and implement in-game and game-framework features and tools
• Communicate game design with rest of the team
• Provide and receive critique with suggestions and solutions for improvement to game architecture and design.
• Work with other team members to create work schedules, hit development milestones, product features and release dates
• Keep abreast of industry trends including: new games, genres, game design methods, emerging platforms and technologies, monetization strategies
Requirements
• Computer Science Degree or equivalent
• 2+ year professional development experience
• Excellent software engineering practices
• Knowledge of architecting, implementing and tuning game systems and frameworks
• Can collaborate and iterate on ideas with designers and artists
Additional Skills
• Knowledge of the following languages AS3, C++
• Good understanding of the following languages Objective C, JAVA
• Knowledge of 3rd party game frameworks such as Unity, Adobe AIR, Cocoas2d/x, Corona etc…
• Experience working on multiple platforms (iOS, Andriod, Facebook, PC)
• A deep knowledge of games and a passion for game development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
A strong emphasis on game design and game frameworks such as Unity or Adobe AIR would be preferred.
Applications to be sent to hello@studiopowwow.com
To Apply
Applications to be sent to hello@studiopowwow.com
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