GameDev Job - Video Game Business Development Specialist - Mikutech

We have a bunch of jobs listed on the site right now - you can check them out here. Below is specifically the posting for a Video Game Business Development Specialist.

Video Game Business Development Specialist

Like it when people are playing games with you? Read on! We are looking for eager, enthusiastic, and engaged individuals to continue our non-hostile take-over of the hearts and minds of the videogame industry! The Video Game Business Developer must always be on the prowl for new clientele -ready to make deals with publishers for Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, and bring unique and exciting projects to Joydrop, whether it be for the Switch the PlayStation (PSVR too), Xbox One, or even augmented reality for the HoloLens. The clientele you’ll befriend will be lovers of all types of video games, just like you!

Must Haves

• Minimum 6 months of direct sales experience such as door-to-door sales or cold- calling in direct phone sales

• Documented ability and experience in closing sales on items like insurance, vacuums, subscriptions, software, or other hard-to-sell products

• A high-energy love of dealing with people; naturally open, friendly, and congenial

• Communication skills, oral, verbal, and written (bonus points for a love of using your public speaking abilities)

• A fondness for talking on the phone

• Ability to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced environment, with a drive to get stuff done!

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel or the Google Suite

• Intensely and almost rudely passionate about games

• Partiality to traveling

• Love of video games

Nice to Have

• Game industry experience Don’t have any? Not a problem! We can teach anyone as long as they have passion for the industry. Convince us to hire you with a cover letter about your gaming passion and how:

• your favourite books include The Way of the Wolf and Blood, Sweat and Pixels

• your favourite YouTube documentary is “The Story of Tetris” by the Gaming Historian

• industry conferences excite you to no end

• you’re glued to live streams of E3, IGN, or console manufacturers for big announcements

• you're curious about the experience of starting a game company, but don't have the connections, funding, and/or skills to make games yourself

• Own 2+game consoles and play games whenever you get the chance

• High tolerance for alcohol and bad golfers

Responsibilities

• Follow up with existing leads primarily over the phone and /or email

• Develop new relationships with clientele interested in creating games

• Write sales proposals and project overviews

• Deliver sales presentations and close new work

• Represent Mikutech and Joydrop at industry conferences in California, Quebec, Germany, and other locations around the world

Required for Application

• Customized cover letter

• Sales-oriented resume

• References

• Willing to live in or commute to London, Ontario

Compensation & Hours

• Full-time or part-time position

• Commission + salary, based on experience

About Joydrop/Mikutech

Joydrop/Mikutech is a full-service agency specializing in video game development and production. Under the branding of Joydrop, we craft experiences for the consumer on Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox One, mobile, and PC. Mikutech is our brand for serious gaming solutions involving medical and commercial training using augmented and virtual reality. Both brands were established by Mark Mikulec, a veteran game developer on titles like Warframe and Bioshock, an architect of 3D graphics engines, who has been at the forefront of VR/AR long before its recent popularity.

Working at Joydrop/Mikutech means working elbow to elbow with respected industry professionals and up-and-comers in code, art, and design. It also means you’ll not only be given the chance to show off your expertise and finesse, but learn alongside similarly ambitious people.

Mikutechis located in London, Ontario, a city with a large game developer community and most of the amenities of much larger -- much more crowded! -- urban centers.

The job’s requirements may seem daunting, but if you’re fresh out of school, you’re in luck –we love new grads!

Academic experience (via group projects) can count just as much as industry experience.

For further information about Mikutech visit www.mikutech.com or twitter@MikutechTips. Apply to jobs@mikutech.com and mention this job posting in the subject. For more information about Joydrop Ltd, visit joydrop.co.

Lots of Canadian Game Developer Jobs Available Now (Includes Programmer/Developers, C++, 2D and 3D Artists)

In case you haven’t checked it out yet, there are A BUNCH of jobs being posted on the site right now. Specifically the postings are from the National Film Board of Canada’s Ontario Studio. The below jobs link to their full posting.

National Film Board of Canada’s Ontario Studio

• Lead Developer

• Developer

• 2D/3D Environment Artist

• 2D/3D Character Artist

• 3D Asset Artist

• 3D Rigging Artist

• 3D Animator

Game Developer Jobs - Unity and C# Developers At All Levels

Our friends at SEED Interactive, who have worked on Skies of Fury, and Bee Odyssey are looking for Unity and C# developers of all levels - if interested check out the blurb below.

SEED Interactive is a creative digital studio producing mobile apps, VR/AR interactive experiences, educational software, and an occasional Nintendo Switch game. Which is to say we do interesting and fun stuff. We are currently looking for a C# / Unity Intermediate to Senior developer. We offer an exceptional workplace in downtown Toronto, honest and hardworking coworkers, corporate outings, beer Fridays, and competitive salaries. If you're creative, competent and ambitious, SEED might be just the right fit. To apply, please send a few sentences why we should hire you to ivan@seedinteractive.co and don't forget to attach:

• your one-page resume
  

• links to some of your past projects
  

• your github repository
  

Please note that we have filled in our junior hires and currently do not offer any entry level positions.

Job Alert - Social and Community Manager with Guru Arcade

Hey everyone!  New job posting up today--Guru Arcade is hiring for a Social and Community Manager.  Guru Arcade is housed within Guru Studio, and they are launching some exciting stuff on the mobile platform.  Definitely check it out!  You can see the posting on our Jobs page.

Job Posting - Unity 3D VR Developer

Report from our jobs section.

Lucky VR is working on immersive virtual reality experience focusing on casino gaming, and they are hiring for a full time Unity 3D Developer. The details are posted below, but you can check out everything on their site.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize our VR Casino Game software

Prototype, design, and implement new features in Unity

Work independently with ownership over the Unity (PC) codebase

Work collaboratively with artists and other programmers on the team to create powerful & enjoyable features

Required Skills

Several years of experience with C# and Unity3D

Shipped one or more games with Unity

Experience with programming fundamentals and project management (GitHub, Trello)

Ability to work within a team.

Basic understanding of a production cycle and ability to evaluate issues' severity.

Autonomous and proactive.

Good communicator. 

Bonus Skills

Experience building VR/AR apps for the Rift/Vive/Gear VR/HoloLens

Mobile development experience building and shipping iOS or Android apps made with Unity

Game design experience including designing levels/environments, user interactions, and enjoyable game mechanics

Apply on the site if interested!

Sunday June 7th: Toronto GameDev Job Postings

Happy Sunday! Here are some of the game development job postings I was able to find this week. Make sure to check out past weeks here and here. Be sure to click the bolded text read more about the studio/positions.

Clipwire Games - Game Designer, Software Developer (C#) Mobile Game Server Software Developer (PHP), and 2D Game Artist

"Clipwire Games first made it’s mark in the gaming industry on Facebook, creating some of Facebook’s most exciting fastest growing games. Since our humble beginnings, our games have been played and enjoyed by millions worldwide. Clipwire Games takes pride in building fun games with rich multimedia and immersive experiences. Best of all… our games are free-to-play! Our games are available in seven languages on both Facebook and Kongregate. Now we are poised to make a lasting impact on the mobile market and become a global leader in that space."

Sinking Ship - Game Artist/Animator:

"We are looking for full-time Game Artist/Animators to work on character, environment, and interface art and animation for a variety of 2D and 3D games and apps for kids. The Game Artist/Animator will work directly with our Developers and be a key contributor to all stages of development from concept to launch."

Sinking Ship - HTML 5 Game Developer: 

"We are currently seeking a HTML 5 Game Programmer to help produce online / mobile experiences for our properties and join our growing Sinking Ship Interactive team. We are looking for a self-starter who is excited to learn and improve his or her skillset in the ever-evolving medium of the web and mobile."

Sunday May 24th: Job Postings

Going to try to start something here. Every Sunday, I'll write about recent Job postings I come across.  It's worth noting that the Studios page is a great place to look for jobs at game developers in the city, and surrounding areas.  If you're hiring and want to be featured just hit me up on Twitter, or email me at stephenlcrane@gmail.com.

Here are a few of the ones I'll highlight this week. You can click on the company name for a link to their site.

Sinking Ship - Game Artist/Animator:

"We are looking for full-time Game Artist/Animators to work on character, environment, and interface art and animation for a variety of 2D and 3D games and apps for kids. The Game Artist/Animator will work directly with our Developers and be a key contributor to all stages of development from concept to launch."

Sinking Ship - HTML 5 Game Developer

"We are currently seeking a HTML 5 Game Programmer to help produce online / mobile experiences for our properties and join our growing Sinking Ship Interactive team. We are looking for a self-starter who is excited to learn and improve his or her skillset in the ever-evolving medium of the web and mobile."

DrinkBox Studios - Bookkeeper/Office Manager:

"Drinkbox Studios is currently seeking a Bookkeeper & Office Manager to help with a wide variety of tasks. This position is located in downtown Toronto near Queen/Bathurst. Salary based upon experience ($40,000 – $60,000). Position will be a 3 month contract with the possibility to become full-time."

Ubisoft Toronto - Programmers, Animators, Artists, and More:

Ubisoft is the biggest video game developers in Toronto. It's safe to say they are constantly hiring awesome talent. If you're looking for work in the video game industry, bookmarking this page would be a big help :)

Big Blue Bubble - System Admin, Customer Service Representative, Programmers and More (In London Ontario):

"We are the largest and most successful independent mobile games company in the nation, we rank among the fastest 50 growing technology companies, and we have more accolades than wall space to display them. Big Blue Bubble delivers sheer mobile entertainment immersion through engaging, social, free to play games. We bring the most talented, creative, and zany people together with a singular vision of creating the best player experience possible."

That's it for this week, but there are more for sure! Best of luck!