ABOUT ASPYR
Aspyr is made of great employees, bricks, some computers, a few soda machines and various types of barbecued meats with vegetarian alternatives. If this sounds appealing and you would like to join the team, here is your opportunity. We are currently looking for …
Creative Manager
Aspyr Media is looking for a motivated Creative Manager to lead an internal team of graphic designers while taking on marketing design work for our video game titles. This position requires a fresh sense of design, proven team leadership skills, and expertise in communicating design direction to designers and design concepts to non-designers.
Required- Bachelor degree in graphic design or advertising
- Strong organizational, project and team management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously on tight deadlines without freaking out
- Extensive experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and Quark
- Experience designing across different media – product packaging, web, print, etc. (the bulk of design work is product packaging)
- 5 years experience as a graphic designer, with 2-3 years managing other designers
- Experience writing XHTML, CSS, Flash/Actionscript
- Experience concepting, creating, and working with developers to execute user interfaces, websites, rich media advertising
- Ability to cleverly respond to practical jokes
- Game or entertainment industry experience
- Gamer
If you would like to be considered for this position, please e-mail your resume to Leah Heck, leah@aspyr.com.
Senior Software Engineer
Aspyr Studios is looking for a senior software engineer with PS3 experience to quickly add to our growing team. We are looking for candidates located in Austin, Texas (or willing to relocate). Please respond with resume and cover
letter by Friday, October 17th.
A Senior Software Engineer is responsible for programming and development of internal software titles and tools for the PS3. Works with other software engineers to review code, develop, debug, and maintain game titles and tools according to agreed upon specifications and schedules.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Review code for new projects, providing Development Manager and
Director of Development with proposed schedules, technical overview, and potential risks. - Develop games, as assigned, according to established processes and agreed upon timelines.
- Develop tools and libraries, as needed and assigned, that enhance Aspyr’s ability to produce high quality games on the PS3.
- Stay current with new technologies and programming practices.
- Work with the QA team to identify game bugs and implement fixes to improve game quality.
- Work with the Technical Support team to identify needed patches for catalogue titles and develop in a timely manner.
- Provide input into development processes and practices. Contribute to
development of processes as assigned and needed. - Participate in team meetings to discuss development practices and enhance team communications.
- Five to ten years of experience programming commercial applications/games in C/C++.
- Experience programming PS3 games.
- Ability to debug existing code bases.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please e-mail your resume to Leah Heck, leah@aspyr.com.
Contract QA Game Testers
As a Contract QA Game Tester reporting to the Assistant Software Test Lead or Software Test Lead, you will be responsible for creating/running test cases, entering bugs, and performing regression testing. Teamwork and a professional attitude is KEY in this role. Composure and interpersonal skills are crucial in this role. Verbal and written communication skills along with interpersonal skills are a MUST!
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months of technical experience preferred Familiarity with console systems is preferred
This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in working in the gaming industry. Not only will you gain valuable on the job experience from a well-known Austin-based development and publishing house, but also working knowledge of the product development cycle as well as an in-game credit for your contribution.
If you are interested in applying for a QA position, please send your resume to balexander@aspyr.com.
Mid and Senior level PC & Console Game Programmers
Aspyr Studios is filling out new development teams for future PC and console game projects. We are looking for candidates located in Austin, Texas (or willing to relocate) with strong programming backgrounds in game development. Candidates with experience in relevant programming fields (real time graphics, sound, networking) who do not have direct game industry experience will be considered. Projects will involve original game development and porting commercial games between platforms (Windows, PS2, Xbox, 360, PS3, Wii).
Requirements:- 2 to 5+ years of programming experience on Windows and/or game consoles (Xbox, PS2, 360, PS3, Gamecube/Wii).
- Experience with PS2, Xbox 360, or Wii development a strong plus.
- Experience working on at least 1-2 completed commercial games highly preferred.
- Fluency in C/C++.
- Strong debugging skills, including ability to work with large existing codebases.
- Familiarity with source code control systems, i.e. Perforce.
- Background in Direct3D a plus.
- Comfortable working in a team environment.
- Ability to work within schedule constraints.
- Ability to schedule one’s own tasks realistically.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work productively with minimum supervision.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
If you would like to be considered for one of these positions, please e-mail your resume to jobs@aspyr.com.
