One Player Mission is excited to be working with a AAA developer known for making exceptional quality Character Action Games!

We are looking for an experienced Houdini Technical artist who will help develop and maintain procedural content generation tools for their art teams to populate beautiful living environments. You will be a part of the pipeline in simulation and destruction of assets for their different in-game scenarios.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Together with artists identify workflows for the procedural creation of both small and large-scale environments and assets. Analyse current pipelines and identify how to improve them with procedural tools.
• Work together with programmers and artists to create and maintain efficient procedural tools for the environment team.
• Be a close contact with the art teams to gather and analyse feedback and improve on the tools accordingly.
• Help simulate a wide range of destruction and epic in-game scenarios.
• Spread their knowledge of Houdini to the rest of the teams.
• Create and maintain documentation.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Working experience as a Technical Artist on a AAA game.
• Excellent experience in Side Effects Houdini in procedural generation of graphical content and destruction simulation.
• Strong understanding of game development pipelines and processes and applying the principles of procedural generation.
• Experience in prototyping, and present ideas before driving implementation.
• Experience working with Houdini engine.
• Excellent problem solving skills and strong organisational skills.
• Great communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical parties.
• Have excellent knowledge in one or more DCC applications. (Modo, Blender, Maya, Max).
• Training and tutoring skills.
• Fluent in English both written and verbal form.

BENEFITS:

• Step by Step relocation & VISA support
• Hybrid working
• Working on best-in-class AAA console games
• Very competitive salary package
• Access to the latest tools and technology
• 5 Wellness Days on top of 25 Vacation Days and generous Swedish bank holidays!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +441206 214425!

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

Project: AAA Game

OPMs client, with studios in three beautiful cities, is looking for established Senior Gameplay Producers with strong communication skills to join their team in producing next level gameplay experience for their new, large AAA title.
REQUIREMENTS:

• You have worked as a Gameplay Producer, on a mission team, gameplay team or both, for at least 2 AAA games. You have a deep understanding of the production process and working with different teams, from technical to creative.
• What you will be driving is not the building of an asset, but the building of an experience. That is why it is important that you understand the nuances of bringing an in-game experience together, at AAA standard.
• Very strong workflow development and documentation skills.
• Strong budgeting, controlling, and reporting skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with our Executive Producer in defining the goals for the gameplay teams and break down the necessary milestones into realistic, achievable goals.
• Work closely with the Game Director, gameplay and AI programmers, game and level designers and gameplay animators to build an experience.
• Defining, planning, and executing milestones in line with the project’s overall milestone and release schedule. Creating, updating, and tracking goals, schedules, and budgets in Jira.
• Controlling and reporting progress for the teams involved in the development of gameplay experiences.
• You will determine the development of prototypes, review prototypes, ensure deliverables according to time plan and quality benchmark.
• Work together with the game management team to get approvals at studio and publisher green light meetings.

DESIRED SKILLS (good to have):

• Have project management experience or certifications such as Prince2, SCRUM, Kanban

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 429!

Role posted by

Rebecca Porter

One Player Mission is excited to be working with an independent games developer based in Singapore that supports full time REMOTE work from other countries too! They are pioneering player-first, action-packed multiplayer fun. Founded by industry veterans from King, Ubisoft, Lucasarts, EA, Gameloft and Disney, the studio has produced six games in partnership with Apple, Disney and independently. 

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Artist to join their team to help design and build the next generation of accessible, multi-platform, genre-defining web3 experiences! You’ll be the interface between artists and engineers and are adept in both fields. Highly technical and also possess the eye of an artist, bridging the gap between art and technology, working closely with the art and engineering teams to create visually stunning and technically optimised game assets and effects. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• An Artist-first mindset with solid engineering skills. Whilst you’re very technically inclined, you have developed an artistic eye.
• Expert knowledge in industry-standard software tools especially Maya, Blender, Houdini, Zbrush, Substance and Photoshop. Ideally in Unity too.
• Solid knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, and C# for tool development and automation.
• Experience with asset optimisation techniques and performance profiling tools based on an excellent understanding of the performance characteristics of mobile hardware.
• Strong understanding of the technical aspects of game art creation, such as real-time rendering techniques, shaders, lighting, and post-processing effects.
• Advanced knowledge of building, implementing, and improving art tools.
• Proven experience as a Technical Artist in the game development industry, with a portfolio demonstrating technical proficiency and artistic creativity.
• A proven career of hands-on experience as a Technical Artist ideally on mobile or handheld devices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborating with artists and programmers to ensure assets can be efficiently integrated into their games.
• Maintaining and developing the efficiency of our workflow, content pipelines, and tools for the art team. Identifying and developing new systems and tools when beneficial.
• Creating and optimising shaders, materials, textures, and lighting setups to achieve desired visual quality and performance targets.
• Identifying and solving technical art issues, such as asset optimisation, memory management, and performance bottlenecks.
• Building and maintaining custom tools and scripts to streamline art production workflows and improve efficiency.
• Working closely with the engineering team to integrate art-related features and ensure the technical feasibility of artistic visions.
• Providing technical support and guidance to artists on asset creation techniques and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help define and implement the visual style and direction of the game.
• Contribute to the documentation of technical art processes, standards, and guidelines.

BENEFITS:

• Flexible working REMOTE or Onsite in Singapore.
• VISA and Relocation Support, if required.
• Highly competitive salary.
• 20 days paid holiday + 1 week closed over Xmas and 1 week off in summer +  bank holidays.
• Monthly Wellness Allowance
• Sick pay.
• Profit share scheme.
• Joining a company committed to transparency and openness.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +441206 214425!

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

With over a decade of experience, our client has created successful games adapted from famous brands on next gen gaming platforms as well as their own critically acclaimed original IPs.

Based in a great location in South France, this studio offers an amazing personal and professional experience for its employees. They are seeking experienced Gameplay Animators to work on an unannounced action / adventure projects, with emotive story lines.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demo Reel of your best gameplay animations
• Experience as a Gameplay Animator or similar ideally on a AA or AAA game
• Mastery of body mechanics as displayed in your demo reel
• Great understanding of anatomy
• Good understanding of technical limitations related to real-time, 3D engines and level editors
• Excellent ability using 3D software, ideally Motion Builder or a willingness to learn and work with motion capture

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Animating player, NPC characters and objects meant for real-time, with or without motion capture sources
• Taking part in motion capture sessions
• Ensuring that animations are properly integrated into the game

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive base salary
• Yearly bonuses, including profit sharing, Christmas bonus and regular salary reviews
• Beautiful central location with direct access by tramway, bike path, walkways and 50% public transport subsidy
• Lunch vouchers, holidays vouchers, media library, free fruits, cakes and beverages
• Flexitime arrangements
• When production requires overtime, it is always paid with wage top-up
• Free complementary health insurance
• Relocation support, alone or with family, 2-month hotel accommodation, relocation agency and relocation allowance (VISA sponsorship is not available)

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 425!

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

One Player Missions client is looking for a Technical Animator to join their Animation Department. They have an enthusiastic team of developers working on the next generation of AAA games based on a much loved product enjoyed by millions of children and adult alike!

You’ll work closely with the character animation pipeline, creatively and technically alongside Animators, Riggers, Designers, Artists, Programmers and Production on a day-to-day basis.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A collaborative and enabling attitude.
• Good communication skills and enjoy working in a team, also able to work with independence.
• An eye for detail in animation implementation.
• Good knowledge of Unreal Engine.
• Excellent knowledge of Autodesk Maya or alternative 3D software.
• Advanced knowledge of technical animation with specialist experience in an area (e.g. tool development, real time IK and retargeting, advanced layering in Animation Blueprints).
• Knowledge of programming or visual scripting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain high quality, efficient character animation blueprints in Unreal Engine.
• Develop custom animation notifies, blueprint utilities and advanced animation systems in Unreal Engine.
• Liaise with the Programmers, Riggers, Animators, and other staff in animation setup, systems and trouble shooting.
• Undertake relevant on the job training where required and keep up to date with industry advancements and technologies.
• Identify repetitive tasks, pipeline issues, and help create tools to increase productivity.
• Mentor other team members, proficiently communicating both technical and creative requirements.
• Profile performance and take steps to optimise animation systems.
• Develop the animation pipeline.
• Take some ownership of Technical Animation development projects assigned by your line-manager.
• Represent Technical Animation in several sub-teams and technical meetings assigned by your line-manager.
• Document your tools and systems.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid and UK Remote contract options
• Flexitime
• Generous Bonus Scheme
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Health and well being activities
• Social Events
• VISA and Relocation support if required
• And much more!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 425!

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

One Player Missions client is looking for a Vehicle Physics Programmer to join their programming team. They are working on a huge new AAA title.

The successful candidate will have strong experience and knowledge of vehicle handling and work closely with the Programming Leads to estimate and write high-quality performant vehicle code.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working with physics systems and established Physics engines like PhysX / Havok.
• Understanding of what makes a vehicle feel responsive and fun.
• Strong physics/maths understanding.
• Strong C++ experience.
• Good knowledge of game engine architecture and code design patterns.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others in different disciplines.

DESIRED:

• Understanding of game engine workflow, particularly Unreal Engine 4.
• Experience in building custom physics solutions across a range of game engines.
• Experience with multiple released to market game projects.
• Familiarity with profiling tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with Game and Level Designers, reviewing gameplay feature specifications and providing insights.
• Contribute to regular code reviews, championing code quality and best practices.
• Develop systems on top of industry-established physics solutions like PhysX, Havok, Chaos.
• Assess existing physics functionalities and determine their suitability for current and future projects.
• Profile and optimize the physics system.
• Suggest improvements and design and implement new systems.
• Document the workflow and train other team members in the use of the physics systems and its functionalities.

BENEFITS:

• Remote and Flexible Working options
• Private health & dental care insurance for you, your partner and your children
• A generous maternity & paternity leave package above the statutory allowance
• Annual profit share bonus
• Social Events
• 26 days of holidays (plus all bank holidays)
• Visa & Relocation Assistance
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214 418!

Role posted by

Daniel Fox

One Player Mission’s client, a developer of popular single and multiplayer multiplatform games, is currently looking for a UI/UX Programmer to join their team.

The right candidate will be working in a multidisciplinary team of experienced programmers, designers and artists, and will have the chance to make a significant impact in the development of our in-house games. As a UI/UX Programmer at this studio, you will use your experience to improve the usability and accessibility of live products and craft the user experience of products still in development.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in UI programming
• Good knowledge of C++
• Strong communication skills (English is our working language)
• An interest in keeping up to date with the newest trends in UI in the industry
• Experience working in UE4 and UMG would be a plus, but it’s not a requirement.

RESPONISIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the UX designers and UI artists to ensure that UIs meet aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Careful attention to detail, especially with regard to compliance, layout, and design.
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing UI systems.
• Write robust, maintainable code.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 (0) 1206 21 44 18

Role posted by

Daniel Fox

One Player Missions client is looking for a Lead Technical Artist to join their Art Department. They have an enthusiastic team of developers working on the next generation of AAA games.

You will develop new tools and production pipelines, improve existing technology and workflows, and act as the main point of contact within the team for any technical art-related issues. A proactive approach, friendly personality, and strong communication skills are essential.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in MEL, Python, C#, scripting.
• Experience with Maya, Photoshop, Unreal Engine.
• Skilled in creating Custom Tools, Scripts, and Shaders.
• Strong technical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of content creation pipeline (modelling, UV, texturing, lighting, Shaders).
• Games industry experience with shipped title(s) on current console generation hardware (beneficial).
• Knowledge of procedural tools like Houdini, Maya Bifrost (beneficial).
• Familiarity with source control programs like Perforce & SVN, and production tracking tools such as JIRA & Confluence (beneficial).
• Experience in performance evaluation and associated tools (beneficial).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be the main point of contact for tools, workflows, and engine functionality.
• Identify issues with and develop existing tools to enhance game quality.
• Manage optimisation while maintaining visual quality.
• Provide accurate time estimates and understand cross-discipline dependencies.
• Collaborate with the Technical Art Director and engineering team to design and implement tools and workflows.
• Support and mentor the Technical Art team, aiding in their career development.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid and UK Remote contract options
• Flexitime
• Generous Bonus Scheme
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Health and wellbeing activities
• Social Events
• And much more!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 425!

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

One Player Mission’s client, a developer of popular single and multiplayer multiplatform games, is currently looking for a UI/UX Programmer to join their team.

The right candidate will be working in a multidisciplinary team of experienced programmers, designers and artists, and will have the chance to make a significant impact in the development of our in-house games. As a UI/UX Programmer at this studio, you will use your experience to improve the usability and accessibility of live products and craft the user experience of products still in development.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in UI programming
• Good knowledge of C++
• Strong communication skills (English is our working language)
• An interest in keeping up to date with the newest trends in UI in the industry
• Experience working in UE4 and UMG would be a plus, but it’s not a requirement.

RESPONISIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the UX designers and UI artists to ensure that UIs meet aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Careful attention to detail, especially with regard to compliance, layout, and design.
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing UI systems.
• Write robust, maintainable code.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 (0) 1206 21 44 18

Role posted by

Daniel Fox

One Player Mission’s client, a developer of popular single and multiplayer multiplatform games, is currently looking for a UI/UX Programmer to join their team.

The right candidate will be working in a multidisciplinary team of experienced programmers, designers and artists, and will have the chance to make a significant impact in the development of our in-house games. As a UI/UX Programmer at this studio, you will use your experience to improve the usability and accessibility of live products and craft the user experience of products still in development.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in UI programming
• Good knowledge of C++
• Strong communication skills (English is our working language)
• An interest in keeping up to date with the newest trends in UI in the industry
• Experience working in UE4 and UMG would be a plus, but it’s not a requirement.

RESPONISIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the UX designers and UI artists to ensure that UIs meet aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Careful attention to detail, especially with regard to compliance, layout, and design.
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing UI systems.
• Write robust, maintainable code.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 (0) 1206 21 44 18

Role posted by

Daniel Fox

One Player Missions client has over a decade of experience developing excellent games both in co-development and original IP!
Based in a great location in the of South France, this studio offers an amazing personal and professional growth for its employees. We are looking for experienced 3D Animators to join them on their upcoming action-adventure games.

This position is suitable for candidates with or without prior games industry experience. Unfortunately a VISA cannot be sponsored. Only applications eligible to work in Europe can be considered. French language skills is also advantageous but not essential.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demo Reel of your best animations (ideally in gameplay if possible).
• Experience as a Gameplay Animator or Animator with a great eye for body mechanics (ideally on a AA or AAA game).
• Mastery of body mechanics: locomotion, traversal animations etc. as displayed in your demo reel.
• Great understanding of anatomy.
• Good understanding of technical limitations related to real-time, 3D engines.
• Excellent ability using 3D software, ideally Motion Builder or a willingness to learn and work with motion capture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Animating player, NPC characters and objects meant for real-time, with or without motion capture sources.
• Taking part in motion capture sessions.
• Ensuring that animations are properly integrated into the game.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive base salary
• Yearly bonuses, including profit sharing, Christmas bonus and regular salary reviews
• Beautiful central location with direct access by tramway, bike path, walkways and 50% public transport subsidy
• Lunch vouchers, holidays vouchers, media library, free fruits, cakes and beverages
• Flextime arrangements
• When production requires overtime, it is always paid with wage top-up
• Free complementary health insurance
• Relocation support, alone or with family, 2-month hotel accommodation, relocation agency and relocation allowance (a VISA cannot be sponsored)

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 425!

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk