Careers

If you're a person who understands the power of moving pictures and is passionate about communicating with a huge audience through this medium, we’re looking for a visual storyteller who will help us expand our brand! As a motion designer, you'll be able to employ your visual creativity and experience to make a huge range of video assets. If you are creative with excellent motion graphics abilities and a strong aesthetic judgment, read more about the things we're looking for and the things we're offering in return!

What will you be doing as a Mad Head?

• Create and implement 2D animations for marketing, company videos, cinematics, game trailers and games.
• Design high-quality motion graphics, transitions, show openings,etc.
• Create storyboards and edit all company videos 
• Work with a team of Content Creators and Producers to deliver compelling graphics for game and video projects
• Work with teams to help visualize and develop animation features for use in video games
• Work with Producers to determine the appropriate style based on project needs
• Work with Producers and the Brand Team to co-develop motion brand guidelines for our video graphic elements

It would be great to have the following:

• 2+ years of in-house or freelance experience in motion graphics production in marketing, gaming, film or television
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Video/Film/Media Production or related field preferred
• Expert skills in 2D (vector) motion design 
• Master of After Effects, with working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere
• Working knowledge of Cinema 4D or other 3D software, and how it integrates with After Effects 
• Ability to conceptualize and execute designs from a blank canvas
• An excellent eye for composition, timing and storytelling
• Ability to articulate creative vision and evaluate the quality of creative products
• Ability to adapt to a variety of styles
• Strong sense of design and typography
• English communication skills both written and verbal 
• Passion for visual storytelling

In return, here’s what we can give:

• A dynamic and extremely upbeat workplace like you`ve never seen before
• A chance to work on very ambitious casual and AAA titles and video projects
• An opportunity to use tools that are at or above the industry standard
• Chance to work with senior professionals and creative teams from the field
• Opportunity to attend company events and prominent gaming conferences abroad
• Long term career development and various learning opportunities
• Paid overtime
• FitPass membership 
• Fruit, beverages and gaming corners
• Flexible working hours
• More fun than you can take (or can you?)

Do you know the Unreal Game Engine so good that you’re practically best friends? Does every logical and illogical element of the engine make perfect sense to you? In that case, we have a job offer that would allow you to work on future AAA game releases!

What will you do as a Mad Head?

• Develop and design of gameplay and engine systems
• Engage in code and blueprint reviewing as well as their optimization
• Create engine tools that streamline the development process
• Implement of artist-created content into gameplay systems and creating a rich player experience
• Actively participate in team discussions, weekly stand-up meetings and sit-down reviews

It would be great to have the following:

• Strong feel for gameplay aesthetics, game mechanic implementation and the overall impression a good game should make
• 2 years' experience working with Unreal engine that makes you itching to keep going
• Extensive knowledge in C++ and excellent math skills
• Familiarity with lighting and shading techniques
• Basic understanding of particle effect systems
• Knowing your way around shader programming
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in game development
• Inclination to be precise, punctual, and to adhere to tight deadlines
• Sense of adventure since you will be working and interacting with a variety of professionals including other programmers, artists, and level designers – on a daily basis
• Sufficient knowledge of game design principles
• Regularly acting as an effective problem-solver

In return, here’s what we can give:

• A dynamic and extremely positive workplace like you`ve never seen before. NEVER.   
• A chance to work on a very ambitious AAA title
• An opportunity to use tools that are at or above the industry standard
• More fun than you can take (or can you?)

In case we have not announced an open position tailored to your talents, we encourage you to persuade us why our team would be more complete with you!

Feel free to ask us at jobs@madheadgames.com to join forces. We are willing to hear from you and welcome another Mad Head.