Trickstar Games

Trickstar Games is looking for an experience freelance/contract C++ coder with console experience for work on a Xbox One/PS4/Windows title.

Primary Responsibilities:
Working on integration of Online services such as Xbox Live, PSN/Steam

Requirements:
At leat 5 years professional game coding experience
C/C++ Programmer
Completion of at least one game on console
Self Motivated
Experience with Xbox Live/PSN/Steam etc.
Able to work on your own from home

This is a Freelance/Contract role until End of January 2015

Please email your CV to info@trickstargames.com

Trickstar Games are looking for 3 x Unity programmers for a 6 month contract.

What the job entails:

Skills we would like to see:

Australian Residents only, the position(s) are open for working in our Melbourne CBD office.

Contact info@trickstargames.com with resume and availability.

Trickstar Games is looking for several Melbourne-based Unity developers to join our team here in our city offices for 3 month contract.

We are looking for someone with the following abilities/skills:

• Minimum 1 year experience developing with Unity
• Strong c# coding skills
• Good understanding of the entire game development pipeline including art and sound
• Experience developing in Unity on Mobile Platforms (iOS, Android gets you bonus points)
• Experience with multiplayer coding
• Strong understanding and experience in optimisation requirements for mobile device deployment
• Has example Unity games/app that showcases your ability (published titles preferred, but hobbyist titles will be looked at too)
• Ability to work with existing project code bases

Renumeration:
Negotiable based on applicant's experience.

Commencement:
Immediate.

This job is on-site and we are NOT looking for anyone that requires re-location. Only Victorian (Victoria, Australia) residents should apply.

Please send resumes or emails of interest to:

jhalliday@trickstargames.com

Trickstar Games - http://www.trickstargames.com

Trickstar Games is looking for a concept artist to work with our design and production team on a number of screen mockups and concept art.

We are looking for someone with the following abilities and skills:

• Ability to mock-up game screens
• Capable of creating concept screens in a variety of graphical styles
• Works fast and can follow direction and feedback
• Can develop visual concepts from existing properties

Bonus abilities and skills:

• UI design
• Modern pixel art

Renumeration:

• Negotiable based on applicant's experience.

Commencement:

• Immediate.

This job is contract work to be completed off-site.

Please send resumes or emails of interest to - jhalliday AT trickstargames.com

Sector3 & Trickstar Games are looking for a Melbourne based Unity Developer to join our team here in our Prahran offices for an initial 3 month contract with the intention (for the right candidate) to go long term contract.

We are looking for someone with the following abilities/skills:-
- Minimum 1 year experience developing with Unity
- Strong c# coding skills
- Good understanding of the entire development pipeline including art and sound.
- Experience developing in Unity on Mobile Platforms (iOS, Android gets you bonus points)
- Strong understanding and experience in optimisation requirements for mobile device deployment
- Has example published Unity Games/App that showcases your ability (commercial titles preferred, but hobbyist titles will be looked at too).
- Ability to work with existing project code bases.

Bonus abilities/skills:-
- Modelling, texturing, UI design & creation

Renumeration:-
Negotiable based on applicant's experience.

Commencement:-
Immediate.

This job is on site and we are NOT looking for anyone that requires re-location. Only Victorian (Victoria, Australia) residents should apply.

Please send CV's or emails of interest to - games AT sector3.com.au

Sector3 - http://www.sector3.com.au
Trickstar Games - http://www.trickstargames.com

We are looking for a contract gameplay programmer for a 3 month contract initially, please contact me at anadin@trickstargames.com with resume.

Role:
Role involves working in a small team performing maintenance and bug fixes in C and C++. Project is in final stages. Duration is a 3 month contract.

Suitable Candidate will have:
- Minimum of 2 years industry experience ( game related experience preferred )
- Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent
- Proficiency in C and C++ (Visual Studio)
- Console experience a big plus (360 and PS3)
- Candidate must be comfortable with working in a range of areas

Trickstar Games is currently seeking a contract programmer for 2-3 months work on a modern flight game shipping on Xbox360, PS3, PC.

Employment Type: 2-4 Month Contract
Salary Range: Negotiable, based on experience.
Desired Start: Immediate
Location: Prahran, Melbourne

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This programming role is across a number of different areas of the game, including game logic, multiplayer, AI, mission implementation, TRCs, optimisation and bug-fixing.

Your key contacts are the Lead Programmer, Producer, and Quality Assurance.

Trickstar Games was founded in 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. Trickstar Games is a small development studio currently working on Xbox360, PS3, PC, as well as iOS devices.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Working with internal customers to meet their requirements.
• Identifying specific tasks required, and estimating their duration.
• Writing and documenting code in C, C++, C# or assembler.
• Completing tasks within your estimates.
• Communicating the status of tasks.

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in related field, (or equivalent).
• 1-4 years of experience in a related field (or equivalent).

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• All Designers, Artists, Production staff and other Programmers.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Customer-driven focus.
• Focused on results / final outcome.
• Ability to overcome any obstacle in the pursuit of the desired result.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail.

Contact us at: info@trickstargames.com

Australian based games development studio Trickstar Games has acquired the casual game developer Sector3 Games. Sector 3 will assist Trickstar Games to broaden its business model into the lucrative casual and online games market.

"With this strategic acquisition we are bringing an extremely talented new game studio into the Trickstar Games family. We have aggressive plans to expand our social gaming footprint and the addition of Sector3 and its established games will significantly expand Trickstar’s capabilities and product portfolio this year." said Tony Parkes, Studio Head.

Sector3 Games was established in January 2007, as an Indie Games Division of Sector3 Pty Ltd, and shipped its first game title, TURRET WARS, for both OSX and Windows in April 2007. Since then Sector3 has released numerous games on Mac, PC, iPhone and Online (including Facebook and other social gaming websites). As part of this new alliance “StuntMANIA”, Sector3’s most prominent title is currently poised for release on specific console platforms. "I am very excited to be joining a company that shares my philosophy and vision for casual gaming and I am looking forward to creating great games together,” said Seon Rozenblum, founder of Sector3.

About Trickstar Games

Trickstar Games ( www.trickstargames.com) is a relatively new Melbourne, Australia based studio formed in November 2009. Trickstar are currently developing the recently announced “International Cricket 2010” for Codemasters on Sony’s PlayStation 3 & Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and a yet to be announced game title for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

About Sector3 Games

Sector3 ( www.sector3.com.au) is a leading Australian casual games developer, specialising in iPhone, Mac, PC & online game. Since 2007 Sector3 Games has successfully produced a vast range of games for all leading online and casual platforms.

Trickstar Games is looking for a Flash/Actionscript Designer for a short-term (contract 2-3 months).

The Flash Designer will be working on Front-End and In-Game Flash elements for an Xbox360/PS3/PC title. This position requires graphic design and Actionscript programming.

Duties Include:
- Design new HUD elements and Front-End screens
- Actionscript programming for Flash elements and screens
- Maintainance and modification of existing Flash assets

Requirements:
- Experienced with Flash 8.
- Strong Actionscript2 skills.
- Strong graphic design skills.
- Ability to work quickly and to brief.
- Experience in game development a plus.

Trickstar Games is based in Prahran, Melbourne. We are currently working on several games for Xbox360, PS3, and PC.

Please send all applications to jobs@trickstargames.com