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 - and we're now recruiting for the following positions as outlined below...

We are looking for an experienced Nintendo Compliance Tester for our QA Team based in Maidenhead, Berkshire. If you would like to be considered, please e-mail your CV and covering letter to jobs@ttgames.com.

The applicant must have:
- Proven experience with either Nintendo Compliance (with a minimum of one released game)
- The ability to work both Early Shifts and Late Shifts
- Excellent verbal and written English
- The ability to follow a strict plan and follow up on issues encountered under their own initative
- Good functional testing skills for when compliance testing is not needed

We are seeking talented programmers with a passion for games to join our Game Systems Team. The team is responsible for developing our in house programming API for Physics, Characters, AI, Networking and associated Tools. The successful applicant will join the Game Systems Team and take a lead role in developing our in house Editor, APIs and Tools across a wide range of platforms for our upcoming LEGO titles.

The ideal candidate will have:

- At least one A grade at A Level in Maths, Physics or Computer Science and a 1st or Upper 2nd degree in Computer Software related degree course.

- Fluent in C++ and object oriented programming (experience with wxWidgets and other languages is an advantage).

- Strong maths skills.

- Strong debugging skills.

- Be a methodical programmer with the ability to focus on tasks to completion and get things done.

- Be able to work in a large code base, understand code, learn quickly and produce bug free reliable code.

In return we offer a competitive salary with paid overtime and bonus scheme.

If interested, please contact jobs@t-tales.com

We are seeking an experienced console / PC gameplay programmer to join our LEGO Systems team, which provides mechanics and game systems to support teams working on our upcoming LEGO titles. The successful applicant will be working with the company's cross-platform codebase on PS3, 360, Wii and PC.

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.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with gameplay and mechanics programming on a range of PC/console titles.
• Experience of creating clean configurable APIs to be used by other programmers.
• Interest and demonstrable ability to implement a range of gameplay features i.e. not just audio, not just AI.
• A good degree or post-graduate qualification in Computer Science or related subject (ideally 2.1 or above).
• Fluent in C and object-oriented C++; preferably experience in other programming languages.
• Strong 3D maths and physics skills.
• Strong debugging skills.
• A 'self-starter' attitude with the ability to dive in, understand code, and learn quickly.
• An understanding of the nuances of what makes a game 'feel' good.

In return we offer a competitive salary with paid overtime and bonus scheme.

We are seeking talented graduates with a passion for games to join our LEGO Systems team, which provides mechanics and game systems to support teams working on our upcoming LEGO titles. The successful applicant will be working with the company's cross-platform codebase on PS3, 360, Wii and PC.

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.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A good degree or post-graduate qualification in Computer Science or related subject (ideally 2.1 or above).
• Interest and demonstrable ability to implement a range of gameplay features i.e. not just audio, not just AI.
• Fluent in C and object-oriented C++; preferably experience in or exposure to other programming languages.
• Strong 3D maths and physics skills.
• One or more gameplay demos.
• A 'self-starter' attitude with the ability to dive in, understand code, and learn quickly.
• An understanding of the nuances of what makes a game 'feel' good.

In return we offer a competitive salary with paid overtime and bonus scheme.

To apply, please send your CV and Covering Letter to jobs@t-tales.com.

We are currently looking to hire some language testers for our QA office in Maidenhead for Portuguese (Brazil), Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish.

The role consists of translating our projects into the desired language (either through Excel or through our own in-house software), and then testing the games to ensure that the localisation has been sufficiently implemented to a very high standard.

Experience/Skills needed:
- NATIVE speaker of one of the above languages
- FLUENT speaker of English
- Good spelling/grammar in both of the above languages
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Experience with translating would also be beneficial

The role does involve a lot of hands-on testing of games so knowledge of the latest consoles is also beneficial. You would also be expected to report on any functional issues you come across.

To apply, please send your CV and Covering Letter to jobs@ttgames.com.

We are seeking an experienced console / PC programmer who really knows how to wring the last drops of performance out of a machine. The successful applicant will be working in the Render Tech Team and be instrumental in pushing the development of the next-gen rendering components of the the company's cross-platform engine on PS3, 360 and PC.

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.

The ideal candidate will have:
o Experience programming consoles at a low-level on PS3, 360, Wii or PC.
o A good degree or post-graduate qualification in Computer Science or related subject (2.i or above).
o Fluent in C++ and object oriented programming and preferably some assembler experience.
o Strong 3D maths skills and an in-depth understanding of next-gen rendering techniques.
o Fluent in Direct X or a console API, and preferably HLSL, GLSL or CG shader programming.
o Strong debugging skills in a multi-threaded / multi-core environment.
o Understanding of machine architecture and ability to write code optimised to the architecture of the machine.
o Positive can-do attitude coupled with the ability to get things done.
o Structured approach to programming with the desire to write clean, well commented, documented and maintainable code.

In return we offer a competitive salary with paid overtime and bonus scheme.

To apply, please send your CV and Covering Letter to jobs@t-tales.com.

We are seeking talented degree and MSc graduates with a passion for games and real-time graphics to join our core rendering team and push forward the development of a cross-platform engine used throughout the company. The successful applicant will join the Render Tech Team and have the opportunity to develop their console / PC programming skills across a range of platforms from PSP to PS3, while learning from a group extremely talented and experienced individuals.

Based in the North West, the studio 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 and make this company a safe and stable prospect.

The ideal candidate will have:
o A good degree in Computer Science, Maths or Physics or related subject (2.i or above).
o Fluent in C++ and object oriented programming.
o Strong 3D maths skills.
o Experience of Direct X, OpenGL or similar graphics APIs.
o A demo of graphical work.
o Be a methodical programmer with the ability to focus on tasks to completion and get things done.

In return we offer a competitive salary with paid overtime and bonus scheme.

To apply, please send your CV and Covering Letter to jobs@t-tales.com.

We are looking for experienced 1st Party Compliance Testers for our QA Team based up in Wilmslow, Cheshire. If you would like to be considered, please e-mail your CV and covering letter to jobs@ttgames.com.

The applicant must have:

- Proven experience with either Sony, Nintendo or Microsoft Compliance (with a minimum of one released game)
- The ability to work both Early Shifts and Late Shifts
- Excellent verbal and written English
- The ability to follow a strict plan and follow up on issues encountered under their own initative
- The capacity to travel between our Wilmslow office and Knutsford as necessary
- Good functional testing skills for when compliance testing is not needed

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@ttgames.com.

The role would be situated at our office in Maidenhead, 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 seeking an experienced storyboard artist with TV and/or Film experience. A sound understanding of staging, and camera principles along with good illustration skills are essential. The in-house position will be based with our cut-scene department creating cinematic sequences for our next LEGO game.

Salary: Neg.

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

The I.T. Support Engineer will be responsible for general first line support tasks; assembling and maintaining PC's; ensuring that server backups are correctly completed; creating and maintaining documentation for both the systems support team and end users; creation/monitoring of scripts to aid in Online testing.

Key tasks:

- First line support (logging calls, troubleshooting / diagnosis, and resolution or escalation).
- PC assembly/imaging/maintenance (including applications, correcting faults, updating drivers etc). This will also include the regular setting up of specific PC Specifications to assist the PC Test Team.
- Transferring licenses between machines as projects change and people move between tasks, ensuring that license documents are kept up to date.
- Portable Appliance Testing (electrical safety testing), after appropriate training.
- General network support and basic troubleshooting (e.g. patching, replacing switches, etc).
- Creation and maintenance of domain and server login accounts, email accounts, web proxy authorisation, mail distribution lists, etc.
- Creating and maintaining documentation for systems (e.g. IP address register, equipment register, setup / standards docs, etc), and for consumers of IT support services (e.g. FAQ's, how-to's, etc).
- Auditing of systems for suitability for task, license monitoring, etc.
- Working closely with the online test team to ensure all I.T. needs are met, which will include the setting up of specific network environments to emulate different real-world conditions.

Knowledge and experience of the following would be beneficial:

- Linux servers.
- Disk imaging (creation and use of).
- LDAP.
- Understanding of DNS / DHCP / CIFS / SAMBA.

If interested, please e-mail your CV and Covering Letter to jobs@ttgames.com

Traveller’s Tales is currently looking for talented animators with a strong technical skill, and knowledge of Maya and Motion Builder. The job will involve working with motion capture for cinematic sequences in a high profile movie tie-in, as well as some hand animation.

Applicants should send their show reels direct to Traveller's Tales at the address given in the contact section of this web site c/o Jeremy Pardon.

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 addrss 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 addrss on the contacts page

We have a number of opportunities for Animators in our Cut-Scene department as well as on our In-Game Animation Team. We welcome applications from Animators outside of the games industry, and are also happy to view student showreels, and re-train those from different Animation disciplines.

Applicants should send their show reels direct to Traveller's Tales at the address given in the contact section of this web site c/o Jeremy Pardon.

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