Edge of Reality is always looking for high caliber developers. If you feel you have the talent and experience necessary to share in the success of our games, look below to see what positions are currently available. If you don´t see a position that matches your qualifications, feel free to send us your resume anyway! It will be kept on file for potential openings in the future.
Join us on the edge
We go to great lengths to take care of our people. We offer competitive salaries and completion bonuses for projects that are done on time. Everyone who contributes to our games also shares in the royalty profits it generates. We also offer health, vision, dental, life insurance, and a 401k retirement plan with company matching. Our insurance benefits extend to the dependents of our employees. We offer PPO options through United Healthcare. But the number one reason why you should want to work here is because you want to be part of a truly great game.
Are you a CONTRACTOR or OUTSOURCING STUDIO?
Edge of Reality is always on the lookout for local contractors to take on various projects throughout the development of our titles. If you live in the Austin area, and are interested in possible contracting opportunities with us, send us your information and reel. We'll add you to our contact list for when matching jobs become available.
Edge of Reality is also always on the lookout for outsourcing partners who can create high quality art assets and animations. If you would like to submit a proposal containing your portfolio and/or demo reel, please email outsourcing@edgeofreality.com
Links to resumes and portfolio sites can be emailed to jobs@edgeofreality.com
Due to the volume of applications we receive for our job postings, we are unable to respond personally to telephone inquiries regarding the status of an application. Only candidates being considered for interview will be contacted at this time.
Programming Department
Systems Engineer / Senior Systems Engineer
REQUIREMENTS:
Strong understanding of low-level systems programming- Skilled at memory and performance optimization
- At least 1 shipped game title
- At least 3 years professional programming experience
- Strong C/C++ skills
- Strong debugging and profiling skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience
- Passion for gaming and what makes them tick
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
- Some programming experience with C#
- Console programming experience
Flash UI Programmer
The Flash UI Programmer is responsible for implementing the HUD and UI for a highly anticipated XBox 360 and PS3 title. This person will work closely with artists, designers, programmers, and production to design, implement, and iterate on a flash based user interface. This is a junior to mid level position.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience working with Flash Action Script
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
- Experience using Flash on an embedded system, such as video game console, cell phone, or equivalent
- Experience using the Scaleform Flash library
- Experience working with C, C++, Java, C#, or similar
Design Department
Designer
Edge of Reality needs great game designers to work on our high-profile, big-budget, highly anticipated titles.
We have multiple openings, and the exact job responsibilities will depend upon the successful candidates’ skill sets and interests. What’s most important to us is to find experienced, talented, creative, enthusiastic designers to help us make these blockbuster games.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3+ years experience as a designer on successful console titles
- Work history on console games that you’re proud of, and prove what you’re capable of
- Effective communication skills, both written and interpersonal
- Experience working with artists and programmers to solve problems, craft creative solutions, and create consensus
- Excellent analytical skills
- A burning passion to create fantastic games
Art Department
Art Lead / Project Art Director
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with the Studio Art Director and Lead Concept Artist to define the artistic goals for a game
- Assist the Senior Management Team in the creation and overall management of the art schedule
- Responsible for establishing the art production pipeline and enforcing the process throughout the project cycle
- Working with Producer to adjust project goals and design revisions on the fly as necessary to adapt to changing situations to meet established schedules
- Supporting the Producer to keep studio executive staff, the publisher and/or marketing staff up to speed on product status and vision through the preparation and presentation of appropriate project materials (e.g., milestone updates, demos, etc)
- Work with the sub-leads on the team on a daily basis to effectively manage art direction, modeling, texturing, lighting, SFX, data optimization and debugging to meet the aesthetic, stylistic, and technical quality bar
- Ensure that artists on the team have reasonable schedules, clearly defined tasks, all of the tools necessary to do their job, and sensible file structures and naming conventions
- Detect significant problems and find the best “artistic/technical/organizational” compromise in collaboration with the lead artist and other team leads
- Take part in the development of new graphic techniques and the integration of the graphical content in the engine
- Communicate actively to the team the artistic vision while taking the best output from the team to improve that vision
- Lead and motivate the art team to realize overall goals and deliver a successful project on budget and on time
- In partnership with Producer, help settle project-related conflicts and disputes, and counsel artists according to HR policies
- Mentor and serve as a technical and creative resource for the team, assisting in the resolution of complex problems, and helping them grow in their roles
- Assist in the recruiting, hiring, mentoring and preparing performance reviews of artists
- Collaborate with the Studio Management Team and HR to assemble a AAA Art Team
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years experience within the game industry
- 3+ published games credited as an artist
- At least two AAA published game credited in a Art Lead or Director in a development role
- Proven leadership and management skills
- Understands game production design process and methodology
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems efficiently
- Effective communication with peers, development staff and senior management
- Ability to work under pressure and balance the impacts of deadlines and resources with the style and quality requirements of a project
- Strong time management skills with a proven ability to focus on multiple priorities and juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
- Ability to work cooperatively on a team spanning artists, programmers and designers, and to compromise when necessary to achieve overall best results
- Ability to mentor and train the art staff
- Intimate knowledge of game development process from concept, pre-production, production, post-production to final product release
- Able to draft an Art/Tech Art documents and execute on it
- Demonstrable excellence as an artist (anatomy, graphic design, animation, architecture)
- Know platforms and engine limits, maximize quality and manage risks
- In depth knowledge of the graphical aspects involved in game development (modeling, environment art, special effects, lighting, texturing, etc). Should be an expert in at least one of these areas
- Knowledge of industry standard 2D and 3D (maya preferred) DCC applications
- Next generation console experience
- Experience with Art Outsourcing
- B.A. or equivalent degree
Lead Character Artist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with the Studio Art Director and the Lead Artist to define the artistic goals for a game
- Assist the production team in the creation and overall management of the art schedule in relation to character modeling tasks
- Responsible for establishing the character art production pipeline and enforcing the process throughout the project cycle
- Working with production to adjust project goals and design revisions on the fly as necessary to adapt to changing situations to meet established schedules
- Work with the other discipline leads on the team on a daily basis to effectively meet the aesthetic, stylistic, and technical quality bar
- Ensure that artists on the character team have reasonable schedules, clearly defined tasks, all of the tools necessary to do their job, and sensible file structures and naming conventions
- Detect significant problems and find the best “artistic/technical/organizational” compromise in collaboration with the lead artist and other team leads
- Take part in the development of new graphic techniques and the integration of the graphical content in the engine
- Lead and motivate the character team to realize overall goals and deliver a successful project on budget and on time
- Mentor and serve as a technical and creative resource for the team, assisting in the resolution of complex problems, and helping them grow in their roles
- Assist in the recruiting, hiring, mentoring and preparing performance reviews of artists
- Collaborate with the Studio Management Team and HR to assemble a AAA Art Team
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years experience within the game industry
- At least two AAA published game credited in a Character Lead role
- Proven leadership and management skills
- Understands game production design process and methodology
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems efficiently
- Effective communication with peers, development staff and senior management
- Ability to work under pressure and balance the impacts of deadlines and resources with the style and quality requirements of a project
- Strong time management skills with a proven ability to focus on multiple priorities and juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
- Ability to work cooperatively on a team spanning artists, programmers and designers, and to compromise when necessary to achieve overall best results
- Ability to mentor and train the art staff
- Intimate knowledge of game development process from concept, pre-production, production, post-production to final product release
- Demonstrable excellence as an artist
- Know platforms and engine limits, maximize quality and manage risks
- In depth knowledge of the graphical aspects involved in game development related to character modeling
- Knowledge of industry standard 2D and 3D (maya, softimage, 3dsmax, zbrush, mudbox, 3Dcoat) DCC applications
- Next generation console experience
- Rigging and skinning experience
- Experience with Art Outsourcing
- B.A. or equivalent degree
- Applicants should submit a 2D and 3D portfolio
Flash UI Artist
The Flash UI Artist is responsible for implementing the HUD and UI for a highly anticipated XBox 360 and PS3 title. This person will work closely with artists, designers, programmers, and production to design, implement, and iterate on a flash based user interface. This is a junior to mid level position.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience working with Flash and Action Script
- Experience with Graphic/UI Design
- Strong technical skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Production Department
Senior Producer
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help establish and oversee the overall product vision
- Provide leadership of game development from concept to product release
- Responsible for delivering a product which meets set time, budget and quality requirements
- Drives process improvements
- Reports to the Studio Director of Development
- Establishes and maintains a productive and communicative working environment for the entire team
- Directly manages supporting production staff (producers and project managers)
- Works closely with all project leads (Creative, Technical, Artistic) to ensure product success
- Creates and maintains project plan including documentation, schedule, resource allocation and risk list/mitigation strategy
- Forecasts equipment and staffing needs for project
- Ensures project is on schedule/within budget
- Maintains a productive working relationship with client and provides updates on budgets, schedules, game builds, marketing materials, and milestone deliverables
- Responsible for successful liaisons with external partners
- Promotes a development process focused on delivering quality product
- Helps maintain and adhere to product schedule
- Work closely with project manager to establish long-term schedule including long-term planning meetings and estimation of large scheduled items
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 5 Years of development experience and project management experience in a Producer, Project Manager or Development Director capacity
- Must have had Producer or Development Director responsibility, preferably on a successful AAA game development project, or the equivalent type of responsibility managing game development teams delivering on-time, meeting quality expectations
- Proven people management, mentoring, and development skills
- Must have excellent comprehension of all aspects of game production (management, planning, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, programming/technology, design, art, audio, video, Localizations, QA)
- Must have knowledge of modern game console hardware and capabilities (preferably shipped titles on current gen consoles)
- Must have good sense of current gaming trends and market competition, especially in applicable genres
- Must have good communication skills, balanced decisiveness, and clarity in judgment and establishing priorities