Schell Games is always on the lookout for the very best artists, programmers, designers, and producers.
If you think you have what it takes to be a world-class game developer, then send us your resumé and portfolio.

Current Job Listings

Technical Art Lead Gameplay Programmer Q/A and Playtesting Lead

Via Post If you prefer to submit your resumé and portfolio via post send it to: Schell Games, LLC 2313 East Carson Street Suite 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Electronically If you prefer to submit your resumé and portfolio electronically email it to: resumes@schellgames.com

Technical Art Lead Schell Games seeks a talented technical art lead that can contribute to art production through development of technical art processes and provides technical art support to artists, animators, pipeline engineers, and game designers. Responsibilities Proactively learns art vision and uses this understanding to guide decisions Ability to write scripts and build tools in MEL, Python, and/or Lua Supports Production in scoping and estimation of technical-art requirements with the environment art and animation team Understands schedule and works to meet deadlines Helps ensure that art and animation quality is not compromised by limitations of technical processes Contributes to development of several areas of the art pipeline (batch files, file conversion, directory structures, etc.) Understands the technical art goals and guidelines and uses these goals as guidance for decision making Ensures consistency in art style and quality of own work Understands memory and frame-rate budgets and works within those constraints Uses in-house tools as appropriate; provides feedback to improve the tools Proactively recognizes potential problems and works with Senior Artist and Pipeline engineer to limit risk Troubleshoots and seeks solutions; may assist less experienced artists with troubleshooting Participates in scrum meetings and presents own work as appropriate Tunes and polishes to achieve final look and feel as per art direction Requirements Two to five years of professional experience required Has shipped at least one AAA title or possesses equivalent experience from a related industry Worked closely with industry standard game engines and engine implementation processes Ability to build collaborative relationships and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner Provides others the information that they require to make decisions Communicates in a clear and succinct manner, considering the audience Ability to plan own work and understand contingencies Properly estimates time to complete work and manages competing priorities Takes risks, makes mistakes and takes steps to prevent repeat mistakes Desired Skills and Pluses Maya, Photoshop Experience with engines such as Unreal, Crytek, or other industry recognized engines Intermediate level proficiency with scripting languages (MEL/Python) 2D illustration, environment design, graphic design, and/or art history knowledge

Gameplay Programmer Schell Games is currently seeking to fill a gameplay Programmer position to fit within our current team working on projects ranging from online worlds, console, handheld games, and themed interactive attractions. Our ideal candidate has a passion for game programming and game design alike. Experience in rapid prototyping and console development is a plus. Requirements Passionate about games and game programming Good working knowledge of C/C++ Familiarity with scripting languages such as Lua, Python, etc. Previous console experience on a shipped title BS (or higher) in Computer Science or similar discipline (Physics, Math, EE, etc.) High quality standard for personal code Basic understanding of algorithms, performance and optimization Excellent documentation skills Experience working in a team environment and excellent communication skills

Q/A and Playtesting Lead Schell Games is currently seeking a technically savvy, driven, proactive individual to manage quality assurance and testing in a dynamic environment. You will be required to conduct some degree of hands-on testing, as well as being responsible for all functional, regression, load and automation testing. He or She will also be responsible for planning and conducting playtests as well as working on process improvement on multiple game titles on multiple platforms. Responsibilities Create and implement testing policies, procedures and standards across specific products Identify and isolate issues with pre-release software Provide quality feedback, including evaluations of content and suggestions for improvement Requirements 2+ years working experience in the game industry in a QA supervisory or management role Excellent knowledge of accepted software, console game quality, assurance principles, methodologies and best practices Strong knowledge in game production and localization