ROLE: This position requires strong design, communication, and organization skills, and the ability to work across teams. The candidate will work closely with the Art Director, design and software engineers in a highly collaborative environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills are required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Able to work in an Agile, energetic and fast paced environment.
• Collaborate and brainstorm with creative and development team.
• Research and promote best practices in UX and interface design.
• Proactive problem solving, « ent small problems from becoming a large one.
• Create compelling, cohesive, and intuitive user interfaces for mobile and web.
• Create designs from initial concepts/wireframes to finished art ready for implementation.

PREREQUISITES

• Work samples that show strong interaction and design skills.
• Ability to execute design solutions in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, any Rapid Prototyping Tool.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong visual skills, able to demonstrate concepts and ideas through visual means.
• Expertise in visual design and interaction design tools & software, including Adobe PhotoShop, Axure or other visual design prototyping software
• Highly knowledgeable of user-centered design processes and interaction design skills.
• Proven understanding of designing interactive UI for mobile, interactive websites and/or software.

RELATIONSHIPS:                

• Reports to: Art Director and Producer

COMPENSATION: 

• Competitive salary, benefits and stock option package available for the right candidate   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Digital Media Design: Take responsibility for the successful design of assigned projects:

• In conjunction with the Producer, create an overall vision for the project
• Create digital media projects in conjunction with your design team that are fun for the desired target audience
• Designs apps and other projects for the market and not themselves
• Stays up to date with the current state of design in the industry
• Highly knowledgeable of current best reviewed and best selling digital media products
• Able to effectively communicate their vision for the project to the rest of the team (art, design, code, sound)
• Solid understanding of core mechanics and how to incorporate these into the larger project
• Strong understanding of the current market
• Able to craft well designed apps and digital media products for a variety of clients and demographics
• Out of the box, innovative approach to design processes

Development Team Interaction

• Communicate and “sell” artists, programmers, management on your vision and direction
• Initiate and support an all encompassing, cross discipline creative team environment
• Have a solid understanding of what is possible artistically and technologically

Documentation

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of all design-related documentation i.e. Design Document
• Work with the other Leads (Art Director, Producer, Technical Director) to develop project specifications that define the scope of the project, requirements of the prototype, and deliverables of milestones

Staff Support

• Manage a small team of designers
• Complete the performance reviews of team members on time
• Help settle project-related design conflicts and disputes
• Ensure that the design team’s work environment is healthy and facilitates a high degree of creativity and productivity

SKILLS                                 

• Thorough and accurate management and communication
• Multi tasking: able to design multiple projects across multiple genres
• Problem solving
• Strong leadership and delegation skills
• Solid knowledge of the digital media design and development process
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to consistently deliver high quality innovative apps and digital media products that make a difference

REQUIREMENTS:                 

• Minimum of 4 years directly managing a design team
• Professional experience working in the digital media industry as a Lead or Senior designer at either the developer or agency level
• At least 3 AAA released projects (mobile, console, Web, PC/Mac)
• University degree or equivalent experience

RELATIONSHIPS:                

• Reports to: Producer
• Manages: designers

COMPENSATION: 

• Competitive salary, benefits and stock option package available for the right candidate   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management: Take responsibility for the successful completion of assigned projects:

• Ensure that the goals of the project—quality, timeliness, budget, etc—are met
• Establish the policies, goals, and values of the development team
• Stays up to date with the current state of the digital media industry
• Highly knowledgeable of current best reviewed and best selling apps
• Ensure that the entire team knows it highest priorities and due dates
• Ensure that all contractual requirements are met in each milestone delivered to the client
• Effectively use all resources for production and testing
• Maintain forecasts of the project’s budget; anticipate, identify, and resolve overruns
• Constantly evaluate risks, potential obstacles and provide solutions before they become issues

Client Interaction

• Interact with clients as appropriate
• Identify and track the responsibilities and dependencies of clients
• Manage potential conflicts between internal and external expectations for the project

Documentation

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of all project-related documentation: milestones, schedules, contracts, design documents, specifications, etc.
• Work with the Leads (Art Director, Lead Designer, Technical Director) to develop project specifications that define the scope of the project, requirements of the prototype, and deliverables of milestones

Staff Support

• Assist and counsel marginal performers according to HR policies
• Complete the performance reviews of team members on time
• Ensure that the team’s work environment is healthy and facilitates a high degree of creativity and productivity

SKILLS                                 

• Thorough and accurate management and communication
• Multi tasking: able to manage multiple projects
• Problem solving
• Strong leadership skills
• Solid knowledge of the digital media development process
• Experience communicating with external clients
• Timely reporting to senior management
• Ability to maintain project-related documents, schedules, lists, etc., using commercial software (e.g. Microsoft Office, MS Project, etc.)
• Ability to consistently deliver high quality digital media products, on time, on budget that make a difference

REQUIREMENTS:                 

• Minimum of 4 years directly managing a team composed of digital media developers (artists, programmers, designers, sound artists) from diverse disciplines
• Professional experience working in the digital media industry as a producer or associate producer at either the developer or agency level
• At least 3 AAA released projects (mobile, console, Web, PC/Mac)
• University degree or equivalent experience

RELATIONSHIPS:                

• Reports to: President/CEO
• Manages: Leads of assigned projects

COMPENSATION: 

• Competitive salary, benefits and stock option package available for the right candidate       

Required Technical Experience:

• 2+ Years experience setting up and maintaining web backend systems, experience with the following systems is an asset: Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP.
• 2+ Years of scripting experience with one or all of the following scripts: python, ruby, php, sed, awk, and bash.
• 1 Year experience building databases. Good understanding of database normalization.
• 1 Year of experience programming in one or more of the following programming languages: Java, C++, or C#
• Practical understanding of scalable web systems and virtual infrastructure.

Non Technical: 

• You enjoy variety in your technical work and challenges
• Experience and interest in developing a variety of mobile digital media products
• Interest in contributing creatively to other areas such as digital media design
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have a good understanding of software development methodologies
• Some knowledge and practical experience in one or more of the following: Graphics, AI, Physics, Sound, Networking, Tools and Libraries, R & D.
• Self directed within a team context
• Enjoys an environment where personal and professional development are encouraged and supported
• Creative, innovative, positive problem solving perspectives

Education:

• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Experience setting up a web application on virtual machines is a plus
• Experience working in a virtual infrastructure environment such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google App Engine is a big plus

RELATIONSHIPS:                

• Reports to: Technical Lead

COMPENSATION: 

• Competitive salary, benefits and stock option package available for the right candidate   

Required Technical Experience:

• 2+ Years of AJAX development experience.
• 2+ Years of experience building responsive UI with jQuery.
• 1 Year of HTML and CSS coding
• Understands responsive design, software design patterns
• Familiar with Unix/Linux operating system, knows your way around a command line interface.

Non Technical: 

• You enjoy variety in your technical work and challenges
• Experience and interest in developing a variety of mobile digital media products
• Interest in contributing creatively to other areas such as digital media design
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have a good understanding of software development methodologies
• Good knowledge and practical experience in one or more of the following: Graphics, AI, Physics, Sound, Networking, Tools and Libraries, R & D.
• Self directed within a team context
• Enjoys an environment where personal and professional development are encouraged and supported
• Creative, innovative, positive problem solving perspectives

Education:

• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Have worked on a responsive website live on the internet

RELATIONSHIPS:                

• Reports to: Technical Lead

COMPENSATION: 

• Competitive salary, benefits and stock option package available for the right candidate   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management: Take responsibility for the successful completion of assigned projects in support of the Producer:

• In conjunction with the Producer, ensure that the goals of the project—quality, timeliness, budget, etc—are met
• Stays up to date with the current state of project management processes and tools
• Resource management
• Highly knowledgeable of current best reviewed and best selling digital media products
• Ensure that the entire team knows its highest priorities and due dates
• Continuous optimization of schedules
• Maintain forecasts of the project’s budget; anticipate, identify, and resolve potential issues
• Proactively evaluate risks, potential obstacles and provide solutions before they become issues

Management and Client Interaction

• Regular reporting to both management and external clients regarding project status
• Identify and track the responsibilities and dependencies of clients
• Manage potential conflicts between internal and external expectations for the project in conjunction with the Producer

Documentation

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of all project-related documentation: milestones, schedules, contracts, design documents, specifications, etc.
• Work with the Leads (Producer, Art Director, Lead Designer, Technical Director) to develop project specifications that define the scope of the project, requirements of the prototype, and deliverables of milestones

Staff Support

• Some HR related duties (i.e. holiday tracking, performance review tracking, etc.)
• Assist the Producer to complete performance reviews of team members on a timely basis
• Help settle project-related conflicts and disputes
• Assist the Producer in ensuring that the team’s work environment is healthy and facilitates a high degree of creativity and productivity

SKILLS                                 

• Proactive, thorough and accurate management and communication
• High attention to detail
• Multi tasking: able to project manage multiple projects
• Problem solving
• Strong leadership skills
• Timely implementation of the Critical Stage Analysis process (CSA)
• Solid knowledge of the digital media development process
• Experience with managing multiple projects
• Timely reporting to senior management, leads and clients
• Ability to maintain project-related documents, schedules, lists, etc., using commercial software (e.g. Merlin, Microsoft Office, MS Project, etc.)
• Ability to consistently deliver high quality digital media products, on time, on budget that make a difference

REQUIREMENTS:                 

• Minimum of 2 years professional experience working in the digital media industry as a project manager or development director
• At least 3 AAA released projects (mobile, console, PC/Mac)
• PNP project management certification
• University degree or equivalent experience

RELATIONSHIPS:                

• Reports to: Producer
• Project Manages: multiple projects and teams of various sizes

COMPENSATION: 

• Competitive salary, benefits and stock option package available for the right candidate   

Required Experience:

Technical: You enjoy variety in your technical work and challenges

• 2 or more years C++ and Java programming experience
• Mobile digital media development experience with iOS and Android
• Experience and interest in developing a variety of digital media products
• Interest in contributing creatively to other areas such as digital media design
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have a good understanding of software development methodologies
• Good knowledge and practical experience in one or more of the following: Graphics, AI, Physics, Sound, Networking, Tools and Libraries, R & D.
• Self directed within a team context
• Enjoys an environment where personal and professional development are encouraged and supported
• Creative, innovative, positive problem solving perspectives

REQUIREMENTS:                 

• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Have worked on at least two published titles
• Programming experience on teams of 3 or more programmers
• Some experience with console (PS3/4, Xbox360/One, Wii/WiiU), PC, Mac and/or handheld development

RELATIONSHIPS:                

• Reports to: Technical Lead

COMPENSATION: 

• Competitive salary, benefits and stock option package available for the right candidate