The guy who looks at the things scattered around the house and imagines how they'd best fit together to stack up. The girl whose notebook doodles always manage to turn into level layouts. The one everyone calls when they're stuck on level 36, when they want the fastest route to the movie theater, when they need help putting form and structure to their ideas. Recognize any of these when you look in the mirror? The Brood is looking for you to join us and help create a kickass gaming experience and community.
We're looking for those whose passion for compelling and addictive gameplay is matched by their technical and creative skills and a focus on setting and reaching goals on time. Our aim is to establish a brand known by gamers as the mark of
We're looking for those whose passion for compelling and addictive gameplay is matched by their technical and creative skills and a focus on setting and reaching goals on time. Our aim is to establish a brand known by gamers as the mark of
quality, as the face of the Brood, a thriving community of people who know it's not enough to beat the game if you're not beating other people while doing so.
In addition to benefits including paid time off and medical/dental insurance, we offer the chance to work on exciting new titles in an environment where each team member's contributions has a direct impact on the games we make, and whose opinions are not only welcomed, but counted on.
This is your chance to be among those who shape this experience, to be part of Broodworks. Specific job listings will be coming soon, but if you're interested in joining The Brood, drop us a line.
This is your chance to be among those who shape this experience, to be part of Broodworks. Specific job listings will be coming soon, but if you're interested in joining The Brood, drop us a line.
Senior Network Engineer
As Senior Network Engineer, you will guide the team designing and developing a highly portable game framework and implement network components within the action / fight games genre.Responsibilities and Requirements
- Develop and optimize cutting edge game code and/or middleware on PS3
- Design and implement efficient and maintainable code (primarily in C++ although C or assembly language may be required occasionally)
- Design and implement code to connect to or provide lobby and matchmaking services
- Write and maintain network code for multiple platforms and occasionally integrate third party APIs
- Excellent practical knowledge of network programming on network packet level
- Excellent understanding of impact on architectural patterns like C/S or peer-to-peer
- Knowledge of encryption and securing networked applications
- Excellent understanding of C++ (Minimum 4 years experience)
- Proven track record of at least three completed game projects (console)
- Knowledge of game related network platforms for the Sony Network
- Practical knowledge of network programming on the PS3
- Scripting Languages (Lua, Python, etc)
- XML experience a bonus
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Art Director
We seek an experienced Art Director with exceptional artistic abilities ideally across a variety of media, both traditional and electronic. You are able to collaborate with other team leads in a deadline-driven environment. Effectively self-tasking, you possess a firm understanding of art production pipelines within next-gen console game development environments.Responsibilities and Requirements
- Significant range of production experience, having completed multiple development projects
- 8+ years game experience
- At least three console titles shipped from concept through final as an Artist
- Excellent concept, modeling and texturing skills, including a strong understanding of efficient techniques for game production
- Knowledge and experience using a variety of 2D and 3D software packages, including expert knowledge of Photoshop and Maya, and bonus points for experience with Zbrush and MudBox.
- 3DStudio Max experience will be considered, but our artists will be using Maya in our production process. Interests in global/historic architecture, interior design, and traditional painting are highly desirable.
- Superior eye for color and detail
- Excellent understanding of maximizing the lighting and shadow opportunities when creating an environment space
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, collaborate productively with others, and work to meet deadlines as necessary
- Strong interest in games, preferably with specific industry experience shipping titles for next-generation consoles, PC, etc.
- A Strong portfolio, work samples are required to be evaluated for this position
- Must be able to demonstrate production experience and strong, hands-on knowledge of art creation tools.
- Must possess a strong foundation in at least one of the traditional arts, sculpting, drawing or painting, as well as having strong knowledge of human and animal anatomy.
- Must be willing to take an Art test