Jobs

Traveller's Tales have been making brilliant games for more than 15 years, with over 40 million copies sold to date. As part of Warner Bros, we have exciting plans for future titles based on the world's biggest entertainment properties.
This is a summary of jobs we are currently recruiting for. Specific details for each role can be found further down the page.

Cinematic Animator
Layout Animator
Render Technology Programmer
Tools Programmer
Animators
Junior Simulation Programmer
Games Tester
Junior Artist
Tech Artists
Environment Artists
Game-play Programmers

Traveller’s Tales is seeking talented individuals to help bolster its hugely successful animation team with ‘Cinematic Animators’. The role will entail the creation of high quality animation and lip sync animation for cinematic sequences for a high-profile project currently in development. The role would suit candidates of all experience levels that have a strong talent for acting, timing and performance in their animation.

The ideal applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

Essential:
• Passion for character animation, with a strong emphasis on performance
• Experience animating in Maya
• Self-motivation and enthusiasm
• Good communication skills and at ease working in a team
• Capable of working to tight deadlines

Desirable:
• an understanding of camera grammar, staging and the principles of cinematography
• experience of Motion Builder

The positions are on a six month fixed-term contract, in-house, with the potential for extension.

Applicants should send their CV and a link to their online show reel to: jpardon@t-tales.com

We are seeking new members to join the team developing technology at the core of all TTGames productions, from AAA games on every major console and handheld device (over 100 million units sold to date), to our BAFTA award-winning TV shows, broadcast on major networks around the world. The successful candidate will play a significant part in shaping the way art, animation and designs are produced across new projects, as well as keeping our technology up to date with the state of the art in the industry.

We are looking for candidates with:

- A good degree in Computer Science, Maths or Physics or related subject (2.i or above)
- Fluent in C++ and object oriented programming
- Experience of Direct X, OpenGL or similar graphics APIs
- A structured approach to programming with the desire to write clean, well commented, documented and maintainable code.
- A positive can do attitude coupled with the ability to get things done.

A strong candidate will also have one or more of the following:

- Experience programming consoles at a low-level on PS3, 360, Wii or PC.
- Understanding of machine architecture.
- Strong 3D maths skills and an in-depth understanding of real-time rendering techniques.
- Fluent in Direct X or a console API, and preferably HLSL, GLSL or CG shader programming.
- Strong debugging skills in a multi-threaded / multi-core environment.
- The ability to analyse and optimise algorithms for efficiency.

Based in the North West, TTGames regularly features in the top 10 of the Develop 100 "World's Most Successful Games Studios" and consistently produces AAA titles across all formats. The long company history of 20 years, coupled with its consistent financial success make TTGames a safe and stable prospect.

In return we offer a competitive salary with paid overtime and bonus scheme.
If you are interested, please submit your CV and Covering Letter to jobs@t-tales.com.

Traveller's Tales is seeking talented individuals to help bolster it's hugely successful cinematic animation team with a 'Layout Animator'. The position will entail the creation of layouts for cutscenes and will involve the blocking in of shots, and animation for cinematic sequences in our video games. The position would suit graduates, or experienced individuals, with a strong interest and talent in cinematography, and visual story telling.
The ideal applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

Essential:
*Passion for story telling through visual media
*An understanding of Camera grammar, staging, and the principles of cinematography
*Experience in Maya
*Self motivation and enthusiasm
*Good communication skills and at ease with working in a team
*Capable of working to tight deadlines

Beneficial:
*Experience in storyboarding
*Photoshop experience
*An understanding of character animation principles

The position is a fixed term contract for six months with the potential for extension.

Applicants should send their c.v. and a link to their online showreel to jpardon@t-tales.com

We are seeking new members to join the team developing technology at the core of all TT Games productions, from AAA games on every major console and handheld device (over 100 million units sold to date), to our BAFTA award-winning TV shows, broadcast on major networks around the world.
The successful candidate will play a significant part in shaping the way art, animation and designs are produced across new projects, as well as keeping our technology up to date with the state of the art in the industry.

We are looking for candidates with:

- A good degree in Computer Science, Maths or Physics or related subject (2.i or above)

- Fluent in C++ and object oriented programming

- Experience of Direct X, OpenGL or similar graphics APIs

- Experience of writing user interfaces using one or more common UI libraries (Win32 GDI/wxWindows/Qt/...)

- Ability to interact with non-technical disciplines (such as artists and designers), understand their needs, deliver solutions they find intuitive and helpful

- A real desire to make users' day-to-day work easier, simpler and more productive

A strong candidate will also have one or more of the following:

- Experience of writing plugins for common 3D and 2D packages (Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop preferably)

- A confident grasp of the mathematics involved in CG rendering and animation

- The ability to analyse and optimise algorithms for efficiency

- Experience developing products for one or more non-PC gaming devices

Based in the North West, TT Games regularly features in the top 10 of the Develop 100 "World's Most Successful Games Studios" and
consistently produces AAA titles across all formats. The long company history of 20 years, coupled with its consistent financial success make TT Games a safe and stable prospect.

In return we offer a competitive salary with paid overtime and bonus scheme.
If you are interested in this role, please contact jobs@t-tales.com.

We are looking for Animators to join our In-Game Animation Team. We welcome applications from experienced Animators within and outside of the games industry and are also happy to hear from recent graduates.

The ideal applicants should be able to demonstrate their skills and experience in the following:

• Show a sound understanding of animation principles
• Demonstrate an appreciation of acting and delivering strong performance in their animations
• Experience animating in Maya is a strong advantage but not essential
• In addition, experience with MotionBuilder and MoCap is beneficial
• Lip-synching experience is an advantage
• We're looking for candidates who are self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Technically competent and have an understanding of animation processes
• A good communicator and at ease with working in a team
• Capable of working to tight deadlines

The positions are full time, fixed term contracts for six months with the potential for extension.

Applicants should send their c.v. and a link to their online showreel to jpardon@t-tales.com

Traveller's Tales is seeking a talented and enthusiastic programmer to join their Simulation Team, who develop cross platform Physics, A.I. and Character technology for upcoming LEGO titles. This role isn't restricted to a single discipline and offers a great opportunity to work on a variety of systems. Although not essential, previous experience in one of the following would be a huge advantage: AI, Scripting, Physics, or I.K.
The ideal candidate will have:

• A good degree in Computer Science or related subject (2.i or above)
• Strong C++ and objected oriented software engineering skills
• Good communications skills
• Strong 3D maths

Based in the North West, the studio regularly features in the top 10 of the Develop 100 "World's Most Successful Games Studios" (2007, 2008) and consistently produces AAA titles across all formats. The long company history of 20 years coupled with its consistent financial success make this company a safe and stable prospect.

We have an ongoing recruitment process that pools applicants and contacts them when games testers are next required. If you would like to be considered the next time we hire, please email your CV and a covering letter to jobs@t-tales.com.

The role would be situated at our offices in Wilmslow and Knutsford, and applicants must have:

- The ability to work both Early Shifts and Late Shifts
- Excellent verbal and written English
- Good knowledge of the games industry and current consoles
- Proficiency in PC applications (including Microsoft Office applications)

If you are re-applying, then please state this in your cover letter.

We are looking for junior artists who show a creative spark, and strong natural artistic ability. Maya experience would be desirable, but is not essential.

Candidates should send their cv and sample images to james@t-tales.com or post their cv FAO James Cunliffe at the Traveller's Tales address on the contacts page

We are looking for Tech artists to implement game play setup, using a combination of Maya and in house editors. On projects which will expand the LEGO gaming experience far beyond the Star Wars universe. Candidates should show a passion for games at all levels. Maya/industry experience would be desirable, but is not essential.

Candidates should send their cv and sample images to james@t-tales.com or post their cv FAO James Cunliffe at the Traveller's Tales addrss on the contacts page

We are looking for artists to work on all next generation consoles, across a wide range of exciting high profile projects. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of advanced shaders, and a high level of creative and artist ability. Previous Maya/industry experience would be desirable, but is not essential.

Candidates should send their cv and sample images to james@t-tales.com or post their cv FAO James Cunliffe at the Traveller's Tales address on the contacts page

Traveller's Tales are currently seeking game play programmers. Experience with writing is a must. Experience with leading game play programming would also be an advantage. The candidate should also have an eye for detail as well as an understanding ot the nuances of what makes a game 'feel' good.

Applicants should send their CV with a covering letter to: jobs@t-tales.com