JOBS AT CA

Hello. If you've read this far then you're obviously a literate kind of person, or you have a broadband connection at work. Either way, if you'd like to work here - and who wouldn't, given the splendid people dedicated to producing our games - then why not send us your CV or resume? We can't guarantee to reply to every one, but if you don't send your details, then we can't admire your many achievements and skills, now can we? We also can't interview you, and/or - if you're successful - give you a rather decent job working alongside surprisingly nice people! So the whole getting-a-job-here process starts with you reading on, and then writing in...

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The Creative Assembly has offices based in Sussex in the UK, and Brisbane Australia.

Interested? Send your CV by email here.

Studio Overview
 The Creative Assembly is the development team behind the hugely successful Total War franchise. From Shogun, through to Medieval and Rome: Total War; The Creative Assembly have continued to develop an award winning series of titles. Having recently released the acclaimed Viking: Battle for Asgard, CA is currently working on the epic and visually spectacular Empire: Total War. The studio has a unique combination of vision, energy and talent combined with the backing of one of the worldÕs largest publishers, SEGA. This powerful synergy allows Creative Assembly to craft some of the most exciting and visually stunning games available today. With industry leading titles and a world class reputation, Creative Assembly is quite simply one of the most desirable studios in which to work. With significant levels of investment and a highly skilled team already in place, Creative AssemblyÕs future is secure.

CURRENT VACANCIES

Lead Engine Programmer

Reporting to: Lead Programmer
Location: Spire Court, Albion Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1FB

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced console programmer who is interested in pushing the boundaries of next generation consoles to their limits. The successful applicant will lead a team developing all aspects of a game specific engine for 360, PS3.

Qualifications Required:

  • A good BSc or equivalent in a relevant subject such as maths, computer science or engineering.
  • A proven level of in-depth experience developing on next generation platforms.

Essential skills:

  • Strong 3D maths skills and an in-depth understanding of next-gen rendering techniques.
  • Fluent C++
  • Strong assembly language skills coupled with a detailed knowledge of 360 and/or PS3 architecture.

Preferred skills:

  • Post processing techniques.
  • Multi threaded / multi core techniques on both 360 and PS3 platforms.
  • The ability to communicate ideas clearly to the rest of the team.

    • Interested? Send your CV by email here.

    Senior Graphics Programmer

    Reporting to: Lead Programmer
    Location: Spire Court, Albion Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1FB

    Position Overview
    To work with the PC graphics engine team developing Total War. This is an opportunity to push the limits of graphics programming, and to make a real contribution to a world-leading strategy game franchise. This role will be both varied and challenging, including working with rendering systems for thousands of men, advanced smoke and impostering systems, and many other areas.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • To be involved with researching and implementing new graphics related technologies
    • Program modules of the game as assigned and scheduled with the Lead Programmer or the Project Manager including design, implementation, de-bugging and documentation
    • Write clean, well-commented and re-useable code
    • Help mentor less experienced programmers
    • Take part of the planning process and with the Lead Programmer or the Project Manager, define realistic deadlines and deliverables and adhere to them
    • Communicate early any impediment that may arise and elaborate alternative solutions
    • Adhere to the companyÕs high-quality programming standards and development process

    Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

    Essential:

    • Strong interest in researching and implementing new graphics related technologies with a good current knowledge of graphics techniques (e.g. imposters, shadow mapping, ambient occlusion)
    • At least one published AAA game, preferably on PC but Xbox 360 also acceptable
    • Expert in Direct3D, with deep knowledge of D3D9 and good familiarity with D3D10
    • Deep experience developing with DirectX 9
    • Experienced and proficient in C++
    • Mathematically strong, with good knowledge of all parts of the 3D pipeline
    • Experience with writing and maintaining shaders in HLSL
    • Self-motivated, capable of taking ownership of a task and seeing it through to completion

    Desirable:

  • DirectX 10 knowledge and experience
  • Experience of physics coding, procedural techniques, advanced shadows and lighting, optimisation, VTune, NVPerfHUD, SpeedTree, Xbox360, C#, Lua, SQL and .Net

    • Interested? Send your CV by email here.

    Senior Producer
    Reporting to: Studio Director
    Location: Spire Court, Albion Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1FB

    Position Overview
    To develop and manage a new project team and facilitate the delivery of AAA products.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing project process and providing schedule data for publisher
  • Ongoing risk management
  • Communicating project status to senior management
  • Helping maintain project vision
  • Motivating team to fulfil project objectives
  • Establishing and managing external contractors where necessary
  • Helping leads with personnel management, mentoring and performance reviews.

    • Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum 2:1 Degree with strong A level results or equivalent
  • Minimum of one quality project delivered
  • Experience of managing a large project team (20+)
  • Strong programming background
  • Must have experience of internal development as a producer
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of project management methodologies
  • Broad knowledge of games industry
  • Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills
  • Strong negotiation and people management skills
  • Adept at building relationships both internally and with 3rd parties
  • Ability to converse with all levels of management
  • Good attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • A passion for strategy games

    • Interested? Send your CV by email here.

    Senior Tools & Core Tech Developer
    Reporting to: Lead Programmer
    Location: Spire Court, Albion Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1FB

    Position Overview
    We are looking an intelligent and experienced senior programmer to join our established tools and core technology team. Reporting to the Lead Tools Programmer you will be at the forefront of developing new engine technologies and be contributing to our AAA strategy games.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Work with game-engine teams to develop new engine technologies.
    • Create tools for PC and next-generation platforms across multiple AAA titles.
    • Assist in technical design, scheduling and to mentor junior colleagues.

    Prerequisites:

    • Passion for programming.
    • Experience in C++.
    • Desire to learn.
    • Interpersonal and communication skills.

    Day-to-day duties:

  • Create and maintain tools.
  • Development cross platform technology.
  • Multi-threading.
  • Networking.
  • Graphics.
  • Audio.
  • Provide technical support.

    • Interested? Send your CV by email here.

    Game Designer Ð Total War

    Reporting to: Lead Designer
    Location: Spire Court, Albion Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1FB

    Position Overview
    As part of the design team, be involved in: the design and implementation of gameplay features; the creation of content; and the ongoing improvement of Total War titles.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Design, document and communicate to others game features.
    • Research and create content to maximise use of gameplay features.
    • Work as part of the team to resolve design and play issues as they emerge during development.
    • ritically review the product at each stage of development.
    • Iteratively balance and fine tune game play elements.

    Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

    Essential:

    At least one of the following:

    • good academic background (2:1 degree or equivalent) or
    • industry experience in working on at least one published game or
    • extensive modding experience
    • An analytical approach to, and understanding of, gameplay.
    • Resourceful, practical and self-critical thinker.
    • Self-motivated and organised.
    • Good communications skills to work with artists, programmers, producers, management and marketing staff.
    • Enthusiasm for all types of games, not just PC or console titles.
    • Working knowledge of MS Office software.

    Desirable:

    • Proven ability to design engaging gameplay elements.
    • A good understanding of the game development process, including technical limitations and opportunities.

    Interested? Send your CV by email here.

    Three Games Tester vacancies are now available. Salary offered for each position will be based upon experience and skills.

    Initial contract duration is 3-4 months temporary.

    Job Description
     Reporting to the QA Manager you are to:

    Test games in development for software bugs
    Enter bugs clearly and accurately into our bug database
    Verify and recreate bugs as required
    Follow test plans and undertake specific technical tests
    Report additional balancing, design and accessibility problems
    Discuss bugs as required on a day-to-day basis with our development teams
    Key Requirements
    A keen enthusiasm for gaming
    Good communication and reporting skills

    Recommended Requirements
    At least a year of games testing experience
    Strategy games testing experience
    Some testers may have supporting roles, so expertise in a specific game area is an asset (e.g. audio, art or scripting).

    The primary work is on our latest Empire: Total War title. Intelligent beginners and strategy game fans may also apply.

    Interested? Send your CV by email here.

    The above job descriptionsare a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.