Games Developer/Engine Programmer

Description

Framestore is always on the look out for experienced programmers to join our Digital team in New York. Developers are responsible for assisting in devising and implementing both internal prototypes, and delivering high-quality products and projects for senior brands and clients.

Responsibilities

• Draw upon bespoke and key skills in both software development and Visual Effects, to create realtime animation and instant response entertainment at a level higher than anything else on offer
• Work with 3D artists and technical directors to implement assets in-engine
• Research innovative ideas to improve efficiency and satisfy technical requirements
• Contribute advice and support around implementation of large technical projects
• When needed, work with producer(s) and technical and creative lead(s) to provide input for the budgeting process for technical elements
• Across the group provide research and technical liaison between offices
• Where possible, share knowledge and facilitate communication between them
• Draw upon technical understanding to practically solve client problems alongside the growing Framestore London Digital team
• Continue to develop the groundbreaking new work in realtime graphics, whilst being accomplished in a VFX environment

Preferred Languages

• C#
• C++
• Python
• Shader languages (Cg, HLSL, GLSL)
• SQL

Key Skills and Experience

• Solid 3D understanding
• Realtime rendering: knows how it works. Rasterization, skinning, animation, etc.
• Comfortable with shader programming (cg/hlsl/glsl)
• The ability to script and utilize unique VFX animation in Unity Engine (and/or equivalents such as Unreal Engine, Cryengine)
• Native C++, OpenCV, Open NI, GPU programming (CUDA) an advantage
• The ability to take existing pre-rendered photoreal quality assets and repurpose for instant interaction in game engine technology
• Strong math and physics skills

Personal Attributes

• Solves problems with tech: capable of self-direction
• Highly committed and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude towards learning and sharing, team-oriented
• Extremely organized with an excellent attention to detail
• Deadline orientated; able to work in a fast paced environment