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08-21-2007, 09:02 AM
(Please feel free to pass this on to university departments etc - we will consider 1 year placement students)
Title: JUNIOR PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Advertising Date: 21 August 2007
Starting Date: Immediate
Salary: £12-15k
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
Job Description:
The production assistant is an entry-level position for those relatively new to the game industry. Applicants will be expected to perform a variety of support roles across a range of projects, in particular writing for the Tuna Snax website and performing QA tests on internal projects.
Applicants must have a strong interest in independent and casual gaming, and pop culture in general, as well as a wish to pursue a career within the game development sector.
The work will be divided into two main areas: Tuna Snax and Game Production.
Tuna Snax:
- Writing intelligent, well researched articles on independent gaming and pop culture in general
- Keeping up to date with forthcoming indie/casual games and their developers
- Taking part in Internet discussion forums
Game Production:
- Performing application tests on a variety of platforms, mobile phone included
- Creating documentation such as game walk-throughs and interface designs
- Miscellaneous production duties
Qualifications Required:
- 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths at Grade C or above
Qualifications Preferred:
- Game Development, Management or Media related degree
Preferred Experience:
- Writing experience for online Blogs or websites
- Professional game industry QA experience
Required Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, both in person and by electronic means
- Excellent written skills – intelligent and creative writing is required
- Strong interpersonal skills, including a professional approach to dealing with website users and customers
- Self-motivated at all times
- Strong organization skills, with the ability to follow instructions well, good multi-tasking abilities, and attention to detail.
- Interest in and knowledge of independent and casual games, predominantly on PC but also on XBox Live Arcade.
- Strong awareness of game and social networking sites such as GameZebo, GameTunnel, PennyArcade, JayIsGames, Newgrounds, Digg, Facebook, and so on.
- Interest in gadgets, films, toys, and all things pop culture
- Microsoft Office/Open Office skills (Word, Excel)
Desirable Skills:
- Game design, level design and game balancing experience
- Graphic design abilities (Flash, Photoshop)
- Flash scripting experience
Portfolio:
- Example written work
- Any games worked on, for interest or as part of degree course
- Example game or level designs
Please send CVs to:
REF: Production Assistant
Tuna Technologies
Redlands Business Centre
3-5 Tapton House Road
Sheffield S10 5BY
Email: jobs AT tunatech.com
About Tuna Technologies Ltd.:
Established in 1996, UK company Tuna Technologies and sister company Tuna Mobile develop entertainment software across a wide range of platforms, including mobile, hand-held and home console devices. Tuna handle both original and licensed intellectual property, and manage the PC independent games portal Tuna Snax.
Recent products include Boulder Dash, Family Guy: Stewie’s Arsenal, Safe Haven, Alien Hominid, and Go-Kart Rally.
For more information on Tuna Technologies please visit http://www.tunasnax.com or contact: Alex Amsel - info AT tunatech.com Tel: +44 114 266 2211.
Title: JUNIOR PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Advertising Date: 21 August 2007
Starting Date: Immediate
Salary: £12-15k
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
Job Description:
The production assistant is an entry-level position for those relatively new to the game industry. Applicants will be expected to perform a variety of support roles across a range of projects, in particular writing for the Tuna Snax website and performing QA tests on internal projects.
Applicants must have a strong interest in independent and casual gaming, and pop culture in general, as well as a wish to pursue a career within the game development sector.
The work will be divided into two main areas: Tuna Snax and Game Production.
Tuna Snax:
- Writing intelligent, well researched articles on independent gaming and pop culture in general
- Keeping up to date with forthcoming indie/casual games and their developers
- Taking part in Internet discussion forums
Game Production:
- Performing application tests on a variety of platforms, mobile phone included
- Creating documentation such as game walk-throughs and interface designs
- Miscellaneous production duties
Qualifications Required:
- 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths at Grade C or above
Qualifications Preferred:
- Game Development, Management or Media related degree
Preferred Experience:
- Writing experience for online Blogs or websites
- Professional game industry QA experience
Required Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, both in person and by electronic means
- Excellent written skills – intelligent and creative writing is required
- Strong interpersonal skills, including a professional approach to dealing with website users and customers
- Self-motivated at all times
- Strong organization skills, with the ability to follow instructions well, good multi-tasking abilities, and attention to detail.
- Interest in and knowledge of independent and casual games, predominantly on PC but also on XBox Live Arcade.
- Strong awareness of game and social networking sites such as GameZebo, GameTunnel, PennyArcade, JayIsGames, Newgrounds, Digg, Facebook, and so on.
- Interest in gadgets, films, toys, and all things pop culture
- Microsoft Office/Open Office skills (Word, Excel)
Desirable Skills:
- Game design, level design and game balancing experience
- Graphic design abilities (Flash, Photoshop)
- Flash scripting experience
Portfolio:
- Example written work
- Any games worked on, for interest or as part of degree course
- Example game or level designs
Please send CVs to:
REF: Production Assistant
Tuna Technologies
Redlands Business Centre
3-5 Tapton House Road
Sheffield S10 5BY
Email: jobs AT tunatech.com
About Tuna Technologies Ltd.:
Established in 1996, UK company Tuna Technologies and sister company Tuna Mobile develop entertainment software across a wide range of platforms, including mobile, hand-held and home console devices. Tuna handle both original and licensed intellectual property, and manage the PC independent games portal Tuna Snax.
Recent products include Boulder Dash, Family Guy: Stewie’s Arsenal, Safe Haven, Alien Hominid, and Go-Kart Rally.
For more information on Tuna Technologies please visit http://www.tunasnax.com or contact: Alex Amsel - info AT tunatech.com Tel: +44 114 266 2211.