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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.

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Edge of Reality is staffing up for two exciting next generation projects; "THE INCREDIBLE HULK!" with SEGA and Marvel, as well as Cipher Complex an original action title.
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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 also extend to 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.


Austin

Edge of Reality™ is located in Austin, TX. Time has transformed Austin from a sleepy little hippy town to a technology-based economy. Austin, known as the "Live Music Capitol of the World," has a vibrant artistic community and many year round outdoor activities.

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ART DEPARTMENT


Edge of Reality™ is currently looking for talented individuals with a passion for games to join our highly creative art department. ALL candidates must have a well-developed raw artistic talent, a traditional art background, and a shown proficiency with 3D-computer graphics development using any one of, or combination of, the following packages: Photoshop, Painter, Deep Paint3D, And at least ONE 3D graphics Package (Maya preferred). 

Positions available:


Senior Environment Artist



REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to model, and texture 3D Environments to a HIGH level of quality.
  • Understanding of lighting concepts, and the ability to effectively Light environments.
  • Excellent environmental Concept art skills. Traditional Skills a MUST.
  • Excellent eye for color.
  • 3 Years Minimum experience as a 3D Artist in Video games or related Industry.
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS
  • Graphic design / layout skills a plus.
  • Effectively produce game background Matt paintings.
  • Experience managing others.
  • Ability to effectively teach others.

Senior Environmental Concept Artist


REQUIREMENTS:
  • Excellent environmental concept art skills. With an expert eye for perspective, color, lighting, and atmosphere and the ability to use these skills to properly portray the mood of the concept.
  • Ability to rapidly express the vision in both line art and color imagery that conveys mood, composition, and acting.
  • Excellent transition skills are a MUST.
  • Familiarity with 2D computer paint packages, such as Photoshop or Painter.
  • Effectively produce game background matt paintings.
  • 3 years minimum experience as a 2D Artist in video games or a related industry.
  • PORTFOLIO SAMPLES THAT SHOW 2D ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT ABILITY IS REQUIRED.
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS
  • Experience managing others.
  • Experience with 3D software such as Maya.
  • Ability to effectively teach others.

HUD Artist (Flash)


Artist with Graphic design experience, to develop console HUD and Front-end designs for our titles.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Expert-level skills in 2D graphics and layout design. With familiarity in FLASH, aftereffects, and other software used to prototype out front-end and HUD designs.
  • Familiarity with 3D software (MAYA preferred) to build and implement elements of the HUD / Front end.
  • 3 years or more production experience with HUD and Front end design for video games, or related FLASH design experience.
  • Excellent attention to detail, self-initiative and follow-through.
  • Photoshop skills required.
  • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work well under pressure.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team.
  • Strong traditional art/animation skills.
  • Ability to quickly master proprietary tools and development processes. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organization skills. Strong work ethic, self-direction and artistic vision, dedication to the craft, and to the studio.
  • DEMO REEL THAT SHOWS FRONT-END / HUD WORK IS REQUIRED.

(Intern) Concept Artist


REQUIREMENTS:
  • Excellent art skills. With an expert eye for perspective, color, lighting, and atmosphere and the ability to use these skills to properly portray the mood of the concept
  • Familiarity with 2D computer paint packages, such as Photoshop or Painter.
  • Must be dependable, a quick learner, and able to follow directions.
  • Must be available for a minimum of 40 hours/week.
  • PORTFOLIO DEMONSTRATING 2D SKILLS IS REQUIRED.



Links to resumes and portfolio sites can be emailed to Jobs@edgeofreality.com Please send Hard Copy examples of work to:

Art Director
Edge of Reality
6500 River Place Blvd
Building 5, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78730

All demo reels become property of Edge of Reality, and will not be returned.


DESIGN DEPARTMENT


Level Designer


REQUIREMENTS:
  • An overwhelming passion designing and playing games.
  • Solid record of professional game design experience.
  • Experience with Maya or other 3D modeling/world-building software.>
  • Demonstrable experience in level planning and layout, with available samples.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
  • Worked on at least one shipped title.
  • Experience building level proxies, then working with artists on final level geometry.
  • Experience integrating story and character moments into levels.
  • Console development experience.



PROGRAMMING DEPARTMENT


Edge of Reality is currently looking for talented hard working programmers who want to be part of something great. We are working on our next generation engine which will be the basis for all our PS3 and Xbox 360 games.

Senior Engine Programmer


REQUIREMENTS:
  • Proficiency with C++
  • Very strong math and computer graphics background
  • Pixel/Vertex shader experience
  • Deep understanding of the latest graphics research
  • Mastery of complex algorithms and computational techniques
  • Professional programming experience
  • Willing to accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

AUDIO


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PRODUCTION



    (Intern) Quality Assurance/Tester


    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • He/She will work with other testers as directed by the Lead Tester for our internal testing department
    • He or she will assist the Project Manager where needed to keep the production team moving forward. This may include running errands and helping Project Team Leads
    • He or she will assist in maintaining positive team morale and a productive work environment
    • He or she will help facilitate team communication and ensure timely dissemination of information
    • He or she will ramp up on the localization pipeline and help to insure all localization deadlines are met
    • He or she will help monitor the bug databases throughout the project
    • He or she will be responsible for creating/managing tasks in various databases

    PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
    • Previous testing or QA experience in the game development industry
    • Familiarity with games
    • An understanding of localization as it pertains to game development
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Must excel at working in a team environment
    • Very strong initiative, with a desire to learn and be challenged
    • Excellent organizational and problem solving skills; a good sense of humor is a plus
    • Must have demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Outlook are a plus



    All inquiries will be held confidentially.
    Send resumes to: jobs@edgeofreality.com

Contact

All applicant inquiries and submissions may be sent to:
Jobs@edgeofreality.com

All other inquiries may be sent to:
info@edgeofreality.com

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