Posts by Berta Montero

Lead Game Designer

Bajo la supervisión del Director de Proyecto y el Productor, y trabajando estrechamente con los Jefes de Programación y Arte, liderarás un equipo de diseñadores para concebir y llevar a cabo nuevos conceptos de Juego On-line casuales. Esto incluirá, entre otras, las siguientes responsabilidades:

Responsabilidades:

 Crear, mantener y coordinar la documentación de diseño de juego (Diseño Conceptual, Documento de Diseño Detallado, …).

 Colaborar estrechamente con el equipo de Producción, Arte y Programación en la definición de hitos de desarrollo.

 Velar por la integridad y consistencia del diseño de juego a lo largo de todo el proyecto.

 Gestionar las opiniones y críticas al diseño, tanto internas como externas, dando una dirección clara y consistente al equipo de Diseño.

Responsabilidades específicas:

 Dirigir y asistir al equipo de Diseñadores, velando por el cumplimiento de los objetivos de producción establecidos para el departamento.

 Organizar y gestionar la producción de documentación y planes de trabajo, asignando y supervisando tareas del equipo de Diseño.

 Detectar y anticipar riesgos, aportando soluciones prácticas a los problemas de diseño detectados.

 Documentar y comunicar toda aquella información relevante, tanto a otros diseñadores como a jefes de otros departamentos.

Requerimientos:

 +2 años de experiencia profesional en diseño de videojuegos (con al menos 1 juego publicado, preferiblemente en el ámbito on-line).

 Excelentes habilidades de presentación y comunicación verbal y escrita, capaz de transmitir conceptos creativos de una forma clara y concisa.

 Altas dosis de creatividad e ingenio, capaz de idear conceptos originales y atractivos, y transformarlos en productos realizables y entretenidos.

 Sólidos conocimientos en materia de diseño de videojuegos y sus reglas / teorías / principios.

Preferencias:

 Conocimiento de las tendencias actuales en materia de juegos on-line, comunidades y mundos virtuales, y sus modelos de negocio.

 Formación específica en diseño de videojuegos.

[email protected]

Presentar un documento (2 páginas máximo) analizando las virtudes y fallos de tus dos juegos on-line favoritos de este último año, y como los mejorarías tu.

Bajo la supervisión del Development Lead estarás encargado de desarrollar código para juegos en Flash, incluyendo un nuevo titulo masivo multijugador online.

Responsabilidades:

• Implementar soluciones practicas y en tiempo que se ajusten a los requerimientos técnicos y de diseño

• Mantener, evaluar y mejorar el código actual

• Formar parte de un equipo de desarrollo, siendo responsable de tu propio trabajo

Requisitos:

• Apasionado por el desarrollo de videojuegos

• Excelente programador en Flash / Action Sript

• Cocimientos de programacion orientada a objetos.

• Deseo de innovar

• Capacidad de planear tu trabajo y cumplir las fechas establecidas

• Motivación y capacidad de trabajo en equipo

• Excelente capacidad de comunicación, tanto hablada como escrita

• Experiencia de 1 ó 2 años en puesto similar

Requisitos Deseables:

• Conocimiento del mundo del videojuego

• Experiencia con AS3

• Experiencia con Java y/o C/C++

• Experiencia previa en puesto similar

• Conocimientos avanzados de Ingles, tanto hablado como escrito

• Capacidad para crear prototipos basándote en código ya realizado y/o diseños previos.

Enviar Cv a [email protected]

Departamento de Diseño.

Bajo la supervisión del Director de Proyecto y el Productor, y trabajando estrechamente con los Jefes de Programación y Arte, liderarás un equipo de diseñadores para concebir y llevar a cabo nuevos conceptos de Juego On-line casuales. Esto incluirá, entre otras, las siguientes responsabilidades:

Responsabilidades:

 Crear, mantener y coordinar la documentación de diseño de juego (Diseño Conceptual, Documento de Diseño Detallado, …).

 Colaborar estrechamente con el equipo de Producción, Arte y Programación en la definición de hitos de desarrollo.

 Velar por la integridad y consistencia del diseño de juego a lo largo de todo el proyecto.

 Gestionar las opiniones y críticas al diseño, tanto internas como externas, dando una dirección clara y consistente al equipo de Diseño.

Responsabilidades específicas:

 Dirigir y asistir al equipo de Diseñadores, velando por el cumplimiento de los objetivos de producción establecidos para el departamento.

 Organizar y gestionar la producción de documentación y planes de trabajo, asignando y supervisando tareas del equipo de Diseño.

 Detectar y anticipar riesgos, aportando soluciones prácticas a los problemas de diseño detectados.

 Documentar y comunicar toda aquella información relevante, tanto a otros diseñadores como a jefes de otros departamentos.

Requerimientos:

 +2 años de experiencia profesional en diseño de videojuegos (con al menos 1 juego publicado, preferiblemente en el ámbito on-line).

 Excelentes habilidades de presentación y comunicación verbal y escrita, capaz de transmitir conceptos creativos de una forma clara y concisa.

 Altas dosis de creatividad e ingenio, capaz de idear conceptos originales y atractivos, y transformarlos en productos realizables y entretenidos.

 Sólidos conocimientos en materia de diseño de videojuegos y sus reglas / teorías / principios.

Preferencias:

 Conocimiento de las tendencias actuales en materia de juegos on-line, comunidades y mundos virtuales, y sus modelos de negocio.

 Formación específica en diseño de videojuegos.

[email protected]

Presentar un documento (2 páginas máximo) analizando las virtudes y fallos de tus dos juegos on-line favoritos de este último año, y como los mejorarías tu.

Pyro Studios es la empresa española líder en desarrollo de videojuegos (serie Commandos, Praetorians e Imperial Glory) y una de las más reconocidas a nivel mundial desde que fue fundada en 1.996.

En la actualidad, trabaja desde sus estudios situados en La Calle Hermanos García Noblejas, nº 37 C, de Madrid, en nuevos proyectos que abarcan distintos géneros y van orientados a distintas plataformas. El tipo de contrato ofrecido es de larga duración.

Estamos creando juegos para consolas de nueva generación y buscamos artistas para completar nuestro equipo. El candidato se enfrentará a complicados retos técnicos que requieran de soluciones creativas, y por tanto debe estar preparado para asumir cualquier tarea de su departamento.

REQUISITOS MINIMOS:

- Conocimientos de 3D Studio Max o de cualquier otro software 3D.

- Conocimientos de Photoshop o similares.

- Agilidad, responsabilidad y compromiso.

- Muestras de trabajos.

SE VALORARÁ:

- Conocimientos de Zbrush o similares.

- Conocimientos de Character Studio o setup de huesos.

- Conocimientos de Physique o Skin.

- Conocimientos de programación de scripts.

- Conocimientos básicos de animación.

- Experiencia en la realización de Mods para videojuegos.

- Experiencia en otras area audiovisuales.

- Conocimientos del idioma Inglés.

E-mail: [email protected]

PRESENTACIÓN DE SOLICITUDES: la ciudadanía europea es necesaria

Programmer Systems

Pyro Studios is a Spanish company leading the videogame development industry, (Commandos Series, Praetorians and Imperial Glory) and it’s one of the most renowned studios in the world since its foundation in 1996.

We are constantly creating new videogames for the new generation Game Consoles and we are looking for Programmers to complete our team. The applicant will have to face difficult technical Challenges that require creative Solutions, so they must be prepared to assume any task related to their department’s programming.

Responsibilities

- Get integrated in the team and carry out the programming and documenting tasks of the area.

- Give creative solutions concerning the game and its technology.

- Collaborate with the art and design teams.

Requirements

- 1+ years of game programming in C++/ Objects directed programming.

- Used to work with Middleware and existing code.

- Used to work with a team.

- Flexibility and ability to promptly change tasks and area.

- Knowledge of a videogame’s architecture.

- Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Desired

- Having participated in at least the completion of a game.

- Experienced in programming game consoles such as XBOX360/PS3

- Experienced in programming in Unreal Engine

- UML experienced

- A mathematics and phisics strong base and general 3D knowledge.

- Good communication skills.

Send your Cv to e-mail: [email protected]

Programmer Engine

Pyro Studios is a Spanish company leading the videogame development industry, (Commandos Series, Praetorians and Imperial Glory) and it’s one of the most renowned studios in the world since its foundation in 1996.

We are constantly creating new videogames for the new generation Game Consoles and we are looping for Programmers to complete our team. The applicant will have to face difficult technical Challenges that require creative Solutions, so they must be prepared to assume any task related to their department’s programming.

Responsibilities

- Get integrated in the team and carry out the programming and documenting tasks of the area.

- Give creative solutions concerning the game and its technology.

- Collaborate with the art and design teams.

Requirements

- 1+ years of game programming in C++/ Objects directed programming.

- Used to work with Middleware and existing code.

- Used to work with a team.

- Flexibility and ability to promptly change tasks and area.

- Knowledge of a videogame’s architecture.

- Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Desired

- Having participated in at least the completion of a game.

- Experienced in programming game consoles such as XBOX360/PS3

- Experienced in programming in Unreal Engine

- UML experienced

- A mathematics and phisics strong base and general 3D knowledge.

- Good communication skills.

Send your Cv to e-mail: [email protected]

Senior AI Programmer

Pyro Studios is a Spanish company leading the videogame development industry, (Commandos Series, Praetorians and Imperial Glory) and it’s one of the most renowned studios in the world since its foundation in 1996.

We are constantly creating new videogames for the new generation Game Consoles and we are looking for Senior Programmers IA to complete our team. The applicant will have to face difficult technical Challenges that require creative Solutions, so they must be prepared to assume any task related to their department’s programming.

The candidate will be part of the IA programming team of a AAA next-gen console videogame. We are looking for a creative problem-solver who will bring new points of view to the team.

The responsibilities include AI programming and documenting the work, management of your own tasks and close teamwork with the team members. You will report to the programming lead.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in video games programming (minimum of 4 years)

• Minimum of one project completed (preferable on console) as a Senior Programmer

• High level of C, C++ and OOD

• Good communication skills and team work ability

• Wide knowledge of IA programming in video games: path finding, state machines, decision trees , script languages,...

Pluses

• Knowledge of UML

• Knowledge of 3D in general

• Solid mathematics and physics base

e-mail: [email protected]

TO APPLY: European Citizenship is required

Founded in 1996 in Madrid, today is the leading studio for digital entertainment in Spain.

Pyro Studios' mission is to develop videogames of the highest possible quality.

Currently composed of over 120 professionals including programmers, graphic designers, musicians and game designers.

LEAD ARTIST

Responsibilities:

• Structure, supervise and coordinate all art departments with their respective leads

• Impose and supervise milestones together with the art coordinator

• Supervision of the pipelines of all art departments

• Managing the communication between Art and the other departments

• Technical decisions

• Execute and maintain the visual style and quality level set by the Art Director

• Periodical reporting of the state of the team to the Producer, coordinators and other department leads

• Creation of all required documentation

Requirements:

• Experience with Unreal 3 or similar engines

• Outsourcing experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the video games industry and 2 games finished

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Knowledge of and experience in setting up pipelines

• Problem solving skills for artistic and technical problems

• Ability to indentify and solve inefficiencies in the production process

• Experience in development for next-gen consoles

• Experience in bug management and tracking

Preferencias:

• Experience in the development of one shipped console AAA title

• Familiarity with the Spanish language is a plus (but not required)

EMAIL:[email protected]

Please send Cv and work examples.

Job Description:

The video game tester will test the game (a next-gen 3rd person action shooter) in the early stages of production, looking for, reporting and tracking bugs, and reporting on all newly implemented mechanics. He will work under the supervision of the lead coder.

Main Responsibilities:

• Bug reporting

• Bug tracking

• Verification of fixes

• Making/integration of builds

Requirements:

• Experience in and passion for gaming

• Experience in testing, QA or localisation of video games, preferably on console titles

• Experience in using a bug management system

• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills, both in English and Spanish

Email: [email protected] , reference: MCGT- 0364

Founded in 1996 in Madrid, today is the leading studio for digital entertainment in Spain.

Pyro Studios' mission is to develop videogames of the highest possible quality.

Currently composed of over 120 professionals including programmers, graphic designers, musicians and game designers.

SENIOR ANIMATORS

Responsibilities:

• Creating and implementing in-game and cutscenes animations, meeting technical and artistic requirements

• Working under the Lead Animator and alongside other senior animators

• Character rigging and weighting

Requirements:

• A strong understanding of classic animation principles and fundamentals (squash and stretch, staging, timing, anticipation, exaggeration)

• Proven skills in realistic animation of the human form

• Extensive experience with 3D Studio Max or Maya

• Knowledge of rigging

• Good self management

• Good communication skills (Spanish not essential)

• Passion for games

Pluses:

• An animation school degree (preferably) or art school degree (fine arts, applied arts, “digital” arts)

• Experience with motion capture/Motion Builder

• Experience in “next-gen” development

Experience:

• 3+ year’s professional animation experience

• Min 2 published titles

• TV or film industry candidates are also of interest, etc

EMAIL:[email protected]

Please send Cv and work examples.

Reference Number: MCAS0354

Founded in 1996 in Madrid, today is the leading studio for digital

entertainment in Spain.

Pyro Studios' mission is to develop videogames of the highest possible

quality. Its first products – the Commandos saga – proved international hits, distributed in more than 50 countries.

Currently composed of over 120 professionals including programmers,

graphic designers, musicians and game designers.

STORYBOARD

Responsibilities:

• Create the storyboards from scripts and cutscenes descriptions provided by design, have a creative input on the cinematics content

• Give feedback on ideas and feasability to designers

• Create real-time animatics (i.e camera place holders / moving blocks) using Unreal Engine tools

Requirements:

• Excellent story-boarding skills (story telling, staging, timing, framing...)

• Ability to communicate and illustrate ideas with sketches, as well as elaborate more complex sequences

• Good understanding of game developpement constraints (gameplay/ technical)

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies

• Passion for games

email: [email protected]

reference number: MCSB0355

Founded in 1996 in Madrid, today is the leading studio for digital

entertainment in Spain.

Pyro Studios' mission is to develop videogames of the highest possible

quality. Its first products – the Commandos saga – proved international hits, distributed in more than 50 countries.

Currently composed of over 120 professionals including programmers,

graphic designers, musicians and game designers.

LEAD GAME DESIGNER (MMOG)

Overall responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Producer and Project Manager, and working closely with the programming and art leads, you will manage a team of designers to conceive a new and original concept for a multiplatform MMOG. This will include, among others, the following responsibilities:

• Conceive, design, and pitch original ideas.

• Create, maintain and coordinate the game design documentation (Concept Design, Detailed Design,…).

• Ensure the game design integrity and consistency throughout the entire project.

• Manage opinions and critiques (internal & external) to the game design and conduct these with clear and consistent direction to the Design team.

• Participate in the interface design and usability analysis of development tools.

Specific responsibilities:

• Lead and assist a team of Designer, ensuring that the production goals set for the department are met within timelines.

• Detect and foresee risks, providing practical solutions to detected design problems.

• Document and communicate relevant information to other designers and department leads.

Requirements:

• +2 years of professional experience designing videogames.

• Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills (written and verbal), being able to transmit difficult and creative concepts in a clear and concise manner.

• Highly creative thinker, able to transform ideas into feasible and entertaining concepts.

• Strong knowledge of basic game design and level design theory/principles.

Pluses:

• Wide knowledge about current tendencies in MMO games, virtual communities and virtual worlds, and the business models behind these.

• Degree in game design or similar related formation.

• Provide a document (max. 2 pages) analyzing the virtues and flaws of 2 of your last year favourite games, and how you would improve them.

e-mail: [email protected]

ref: LDGDM-33458

Founded in 1996 in Madrid, today is the leading studio for digital

entertainment in Spain.

Pyro Studios' mission is to develop videogames of the highest possible

quality. Its first products – the Commandos saga – proved international hits, distributed in more than 50 countries.

Currently composed of over 120 professionals including programmers,

graphic designers, musicians and game designers.

LEVEL DESIGNER

Overall responsabilities

Working closely with the lead level designer, you’ll be responsible for the level design of a new next-gen videogame. This will include, among others, the following responsabilities:

• Create, implement and test game levels, ensuring they’re consistent with the core game experience.

• Create and maintain documentation

• Manage opinions and critiques (internal & external) regarding game levels

Requirements

• Level design experience, at least for one project

• Passionate about videogames, and willing to learn

• Be responsible, and with the capability of working independently

• High communication and organization skills

Pluses

• Work experience using 3D Max or similar

• Work experience using scripting languages like Lua or UnrealScript

• Provide levels (in a document format) you have done for other projects

e-mail: [email protected]

ref:LGD-33456

Founded in 1996 in Madrid, today is the leading studio for digital

entertainment in Spain.

Pyro Studios' mission is to develop videogames of the highest possible

quality. Its first products – the Commandos saga – proved international hits, distributed in more than 50 countries.

Currently composed of over 120 professionals including programmers,

graphic designers, musicians and game designers.

LEAD GAME DESIGNER

Overall responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Producer and Project Manager, and working closely with the programming and art leads, you will manage a team of designers to conceive a new next generation title. This will include, among others, the following responsibilities:

- Conceive, design, and pitch original ideas.

- Create, maintain and coordinate the game design documentation (Concept Design, Detailed Design,…).

- Ensure the game design integrity and consistency throughout the entire project.

- Manage opinions and critiques (internal & external) to the game design and conduct these with clear and consistent direction to the Design team.

- Participate in the interface design and usability analysis of development tools.

Specific responsibilities:

- Lead and assist a team of Designers, ensuring that the production goals set for the department are met within timelines.

- Detect and foresee risks, providing practical solutions to detected design problems.

- Document and communicate relevant information to other designers and department leads.

Requirements:

- +5 years of professional experience designing videogames. At least one finished AAA game as Lead Game Designer.

- Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills (written and verbal), being able to transmit difficult and creative concepts in a clear and concise manner.

- Highly creative thinker, able to transform ideas into feasible and entertaining concepts.

- Strong knowledge of basic game design and level design theory/principles.

Pluses:

- Work experience in using 3D modelling programs or level building tools.

- Work experience in using scripting languages like Lua or UnrealScript.

- Academic formation in game design.

- Provide a document (max. 2 pages) analyzing the flaws of your 2 favourite games from last year, and how you would improve upon them.

- Desirable:

- Spanish language skills.

e-mail: [email protected]

ref: LGD-33457

Founded in 1996 in Madrid, today is the leading studio for digital

entertainment in Spain.

Pyro Studios' mission is to develop videogames of the highest possible

quality. Its first products – the Commandos saga – proved international hits, distributed in more than 50 countries.

Currently composed of over 120 professionals including programmers,

graphic designers, musicians and game designers.

GAME DESIGNER

Overall responsabilities

Working closely with the lead designer, you’ll be responsible of designing a new next-gen videogame. This will include, among others, the following responsabilities:

• Create and maintain the game design documentation.

• Design several game aspects like cameras, controls, etc.

• Assist the level designers regarding the game design.

• Manage opinions and critiques (internal & external) to the game design.

Specific responsabilities

• To become the expert and key person regarding one or more game areas (i.e. IA behaviours, physical parameters adjustment, scripting systems, online & multiplayer, dialogues & cutscenes…)

• Help develop the design and solve problems in any of their areas

• Document and communicate relevant information to other designers and department leads.

Requirements

• Game or level design experience, at least for one project

• Passionate about videogames, and willing to learn

• Be responsible, and with the capability of working independently

• High communication and organization skills

Pluses

• Work experience using 3D modelling programs or level building tools

• Work experience using scripting languages like Lua or UnrealScript

• Provide a document (max. 2 pages) analyzing the flaws of your 2 favourite games from last year, and how you would improve upon them.

email: [email protected]

ref: GD-33455