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Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment, and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 14 countries and expertize in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX, and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.

We are looking for a talented Recruitment Lead to join our team and support our studio, by driving our full life-cycle recruitment processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all the processes are executed at the highest level of excellence through planning, problem-solving, and decision-making. This Recruitment Lead demonstrates enthusiasm for games, passion for our people, and the motivation to support our studio on the path to success. They build trust and credibility with the business and act as consultants to hire the amazing people for our openings.

If you are an enthusiastic and people-focused Recruitment Lead with experience in the Gaming/Arts or IT industries, our team wants to hear from you!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Run the end-to-end recruiting process for game development roles including Software Engineers, 3D Artists, Tech Art, Animation, Game Designers, and more
Manage and mentor our team of Recruiters in support of studio hiring goals
Partnering with our recruitment specialists to find, attract, assess, and hire for all open roles
Collaborate with studio leadership team & hiring managers to understand their team’s talent needs, develop a tailored sourcing strategy, provide advice and implement the plans to assess and hire top talent
Very strong recruiting skills, ability to directly source and build pipelines of candidates using all available systems and tools, for very specific and niche openings
Be a proactive ambassador for diversity, equity, inclusion efforts in all things we do
Serve up a high standard candidate experience from first outreach through a new hire’s first days
Facilitate interview process, hiring decisions, and offer negotiations, when needed
Build a bridge between our production team, leadership, and geographically distributed TA team, ensuring broad adoption of the staffing plan and strategy
Help ensure recruiting data integrity by using our ATS to optimize and document the team’s work and progress

YOUR PROFILE:

5+ years of in-house as a full life-cycle, in-studio, corporate recruiter, or a combination of sourcing and full-cycle recruiting combined
Flexibility and a willingness to work with rapidly shifting priorities, multiple hiring teams, and a requisition load of 10+ roles
Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of an organization
Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-through skills
Excellent internal client management skills, including active listening, influencing, coaching, and ability to drive cross-functional accountability
Experience with full cycle ATS and hiring platforms/tools
Strong interpersonal & communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work effectively with leaders at all organizational levels
Proven good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions for both the business and candidates
Innovative and enthusiastic teammate
Well organized with the ability to learn and adapt quickly
Great teammate who approaches challenges and change with positivity

DESIRABLE PLUSES:

2+ year or more, directly recruiting roles specific to games engineering, Digital 3D Art, Animation, or VFX for video games, film, or animation is preferred
2+ years of recruiting experience across multiple categories, including engineering, and creative functions

WE OFFER:

Permanently remote position
An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
Be part of an international group with offices worldwide
Career growth and development
Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
Flexible working hours
An inclusive culture and open communication

At Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high-quality work on any platform, whether it be on console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.

If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you’d still be a great fit for the role, don’t worry! We’d still love to hear from you, please get in touch!

Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 14 countries and expertize in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.

We are looking for a talented Recruitment Manager to join our team and support our studio, by working closely with our recruitment team to manage all employment processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all the processes are executed at the highest level of excellence through planning, problem-solving, and decision-making. This Recruitment Manager demonstrates enthusiasm for games, passion for our people, and the motivation to support our studio on the path to success. They build trust and credibility with the business and act as consultants to hire amazing people for our openings.

If you are an enthusiastic, motivated, people-focused Recruitment Manager with experience in the Gaming/Arts or IT industries, our team wants to hear from you!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Plan, develop, and implement an innovative and effective recruitment strategy
Manage and mentor our team of recruiters in support of company’s hiring goals
Stay active with current job boards, social networks, and platforms to find talent
Collaborate with the studio leadership team & hiring managers to understand their team’s talent needs, create employee hiring forecasts, develop a tailored sourcing strategy, provide advice and implement the plans to assess and hire top talent
Design, plan and manage end-to-end recruitment for senior, hard-to-fill to fill roles and forecast future hiring needs
Grow and foster high-touch relationships with qualified active and passive talent, with a special focus on hard-to-fill roles
Be a proactive ambassador for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in all things we do
Serve up a high standard candidate experience from first outreach through a new hire’s first days
Build a bridge between our production team, leadership, and geographically distributed TA team, ensuring broad adoption of the staffing plan and strategy
Help ensure recruiting data integrity by using our ATS to optimize and document the team’s work and progress
Implement strategic hiring procedures and develop metrics and dashboard reporting
Create and present recruitment KPIs reports
Provide ongoing coaching, training, and feedback to direct reports ensuring growth and development

YOUR PROFILE:

Proven experience as a manager of the recruitment process
At least 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing and employment branding
Proficient in English
Flexibility and a willingness to work with rapidly shifting priorities, multiple hiring teams, and a requisition load of 10+ roles
Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of an organization
Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-through skills at all managerial levels
Excellent internal client management skills, including active listening, influencing, coaching, and ability to drive cross-functional accountability
Experience with full-cycle ATS, hiring platforms/tools, and HR databases
Knowledge of labor legislation
Understanding of all selection methods and techniques
Proficient in the use of social media and job boards
Strong interpersonal & communication skills, both written and verbal
Proven good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions for both the business and the candidates
Innovative and enthusiastic teammate
Well-organized with the ability to learn and adapt quickly
Great teammate who approaches challenges and changes with positivity

Desirable pluses:

4+ year or more, directly recruiting roles specific to games engineering, Digital 3D Art, Animation, or VFX for video games, film, or animation is preferred
4+ years of recruiting experience across multiple categories, including engineering, and creative functions

WE OFFER:

Permanently remote position
An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
Be part of an international group with offices worldwide
Career growth and development
Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
Flexible working hours
An inclusive culture and open communication

If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you’d still be a great fit for the role, don’t worry! We’d still love to hear from you, please get in touch!

We are looking for a talented UI Artist to collaborate with a team of UI/UX Designers, Artists, Game Designers and Developers, to create and develop awesome UI content for an ambitious project in Unreal Engine.

To be considered for this position you must provide a link to your digital reel/portfolio and submit your CV in English.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Create a wide variety of UI elements, including icons, dialogs, HUD, UI animation, and visual effects
Design and create UI components – menus, stats and inventory screens, in-game HUD elements
Establish an overall vision for designated UI features, produce supporting visual mockups
Ability to adapt to an ever-changing design environment, and problem solve complex interface/content presentation challenges
Collaborate with relevant disciplines to ensure that all design requirements, content prioritization, and technical implementation standards are met
Be a great team player, experienced in working with agile teams

YOUR PROFILE:

2+ years of experience as a UI Artist in video games development using Unreal
Shipped at least 1 game as a UI Artist; preferably full cycle on a ‘AAA’ console or PC title
Understanding in Unreal Engine’s UI pipeline, tools and techniques
Degree in Illustration, Graphic Design, Industrial Design or equivalent work experience as a User Interface artist
Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Figma, Illustrator and equivalent 2D authoring software
Strong understanding of UX design and flow
Awesome communication skills in English
Knowledge of UI layout development and UI asset optimization
Experience in features implementation, working with a team of artists and developers to plan, estimate, implement and iterate them

Desirable pluses:

Skills with UI Visual Effects implementation and/or development
Experience in developing big open-world games
Understanding of basic front-end languages: HTML5, CSS3 Javascript
Experience using 3D modelling packages such as 3ds Max, Maya or Blender
Knowledge of implementation and basic logic with a game engine, e.g. visual scripting
Experience in Agile methodologies

WE OFFER:

Permanently remote position
An opportunity to experience different pipelines and styles and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
Be part of an international group with offices worldwide
Career growth and development
Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
Flexible working hours
An inclusive culture and open communication
Salary according to the candidate’s experience

If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you’d still be a great fit for the role, don’t worry! We’d still love to hear from you, please get in touch!

Magic Media is currently seeking a Senior VFX Pipeline TD who is self-motivated, goal-orientated, and a strong team player. The person should be capable of working on multiple projects and cooperating with Producers, Customers, and other Stakeholders -internal and external- in a fast-paced international environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Support and enhance existing in-house tools and frameworks
Develop tools using third party and open-source software
Extend and integrate asset tracking frameworks and artist tools
Communicate with show supervisors regarding show requests
Develop a complete understanding of artist workflows
Provide guidance and support to Technical Assistants
Maintain a positive and professional attitude

YOUR PROFILE:

At least 5+ years industry experience in a similar role
Strong knowledge of Python
Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux and Shell Scripting
Experience with Houdini and Nuke APIs
Good understanding of VFX colour workflows
Ability to problem solve unsupervised and recommend technical solutions
Ability to learn new technologies as required
Willingness to learn existing in-house frameworks
Positive can-do attitude and an ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Desirable pluses:

Experience of any of the following is highly desirable:

VFX Post Production for Feature Films – processes, techniques, technologies and software
Supporting and developing tools for Asset Tracking, Character/Crowd pipeline, QuickTime generation

Familiarity with APIs and the use of:

Houdini
RV
Alembic
Shotgun
Arnold
Redshift
Karma – solaris – usd
Programming experience in C++
SQL and NoSQL database
Supporting TPN workflow

WE OFFER:

An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
Be part of an international group with offices worldwide
Career growth and development
Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
Flexible working hours
An inclusive culture and open communication

If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you’d still be a great fit for the role, don’t worry! We’d still love to hear from you, please get in touch!

As a Lead Technical Designer, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of technical designers, as well as collaborating with the Design Director and other cross-functional teams to help shape and implement the technical vision for our projects. You will work closely with designers, artists, and programmers to establish and maintain efficient workflows, and you will be responsible for ensuring that the team is meeting project goals and deadlines.

In this role, you should have a strong understanding of the Unreal Engine and experience working with it on shipped titles. You should also have experience working with a wide range of tools and pipelines, including Blueprints, Maya, and Perforce.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Lead and mentor a team of technical designers
Collaborate with the Design Director and other cross-functional teams to shape and implement the technical vision for our projects
Work closely with designers, artists, and programmers to establish and maintain efficient workflows
Ensure that the team is meeting project goals and deadlines
Troubleshoot technical issues as they arise

YOUR PROFILE:

Proficiency with the Unreal Engine and experience working with it on shipped titles
Experience with Blueprints and other tools and pipelines, including Maya and Perforce
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues
Excellent communication and leadership skills
A strong portfolio showcasing relevant technical design experience

WE OFFER:

Permanently remote position
An opportunity to experience different pipelines and styles and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
Be part of an international group with offices worldwide
Career growth and development
Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
Flexible working hours
An inclusive culture and open communication
Salary according to the candidate’s experience

If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you’d still be a great fit for the role, don’t worry! We’d still love to hear from you, please get in touch!

We produce mind-blowing results by constantly staying at the forefront of modern technology and cutting-edge processes and practices. Our teams are renowned for their strong initiative, not just in taking care of their day-to-day responsibilities but in helping identify ways to build and grow.

We are looking for a talented Lead 2D Concept Artist to join our team on a variety of projects. The ideal candidate should have extensive and demonstrable experience creating artworks and will be responsible for rendering these in various angles or styles. This includes illustrations, concepts, portraits, backgrounds, and other more specific ones such as sprites, textures, etc. As a Lead 2D Concept artist you are expected to be capable of leading your vision visually through sketches and also delivering the final assets to the developers or tech arts as they demand. You could be required to define the pipelines that will be followed in a project, assist in leading the juniors, and complete estimations or other documentation.

To be considered for this position you must provide a link to your digital reel/portfolio and submit your CV in English.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Produce benchmark quality assets covering all aspects of concept design, key art, illustration, and storyboards adhering to the products art direction
Possess both technical and artistic expertise to push the creative envelope to new heights while adhering to numerous quality and brand guidelines
Contribute creative ideas and illustrations to present the creative vision into a concept
Provide time and cost estimates to build the art budget of the project in collaboration with the creative leadership
Develop style guides, creative briefs and art quality benchmarks for the team
Collaborate with other Art Leads and Producers to coordinate Concept Art resources, establishing schedules and priorities
Collaborating with the project team to brainstorm and interpret the project brief
Lead, mentor and motivate concept artists as they develop and polish their work throughout the art pipeline
Review and provide feedback on work produced by artists
Carry out key department responsibilities that include hiring, training, appraising performance and resolving issues
Build and maintain partner and client relationships, trust and communication
Expected to represent the company and its values at external events and communicate its message safely and effectively
Stays current with trends and brings innovation where possible

YOUR PROFILE:

+5 years experience and involved in various game developments
Extensive experience mentoring and working with producers and studio managers
Extensive experience overseeing/managing people/artists and teams
A solid portfolio showcasing your technical and artistic skills in concepting both environments and characters, along with a passion for video games
Capability to lead and help workmates regarding specific 2D tasks
Experience in some 2D art standard creation pipelines and exporting asset
Extensive knowledge of standard illustration tools like adobe PS/AI, Procreate, etc
Solid knowledge of shape language, color theory, anatomy, light, and perspective
Highly creative and flexible in visualising different art styles
Excellent skills communicating through sketches or thumbnails
Good understanding of which style and visuals are expected in each task or project
Excellent communication skills and time management

Desirable pluses:

Spine animation tool knowledge
Some experience concepting in Matte Painting
Very basic 3D skills (for overdraw art creation pipelines)
Some insights in animation are also interesting
Experience working on AA or AAA sport games, e.g. EA Fifa, NBA 2K, EA NHL

WE OFFER:

Permanently remote position
An opportunity to experience different pipelines and styles and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
Be part of an international group with offices worldwide
Career growth and development
Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
Flexible working hours
An inclusive culture and open communication
Salary according to the candidate’s experience

If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you’d still be a great fit for the role, don’t worry! We’d still love to hear from you, please get in touch!

Magic Media is looking for a Senior Game Producer who is self-motivated, goal-orientated, and a strong team player. The ideal candidate will have extensive full-time project management experience in games. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the digital content production process and who is willing to work with content creators and engineers of other disciplines to build awesome tools.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Build and maintain project plans, schedules, and roadmaps. Ensure the team is on track with their deliverables.
Communicate frequently and effectively with clients and managers on project status, risks, and opportunities.
Ensure cross-department visibility is clear and dependencies are properly tracked. Ensure the impact of scope changes is understood, and the ramifications are clearly communicated.
Contribute to the development and refinement of the production management processes to increase studio efficiency and quality.
Serve as a mentor and provide leadership, information, and resources to new and existing production team members.
Maintain a constant awareness of game status through regular play sessions. Evaluate project scope and make recommendations to the Creative Director, Game Director, and studio leadership.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

YOUR PROFILE:

Casual games experience is a must.
At least +5 years of experience working in a production role where you’ve managed cross-functional teams in the creation and delivery of projects.
Expertise in common Production methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) as well as software (Jira, Shotgun, Excel, Project, Confluence, or equivalents).
Deep understanding of game development, software development process, and project management practices.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, on both a personal and team level.
Self-starter. Approaches challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to final resolution.
An active listener. Makes decisions based on data.
A proactive outward attitude. Consistently professional, respectful, and approachable.

WE OFFER:

An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
Be part of an international Group with offices worldwide
Career growth and development
Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
Flexible working hours
An inclusive culture and open communication

If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you’d still be a great fit for the role, don’t worry! We’d still love to hear from you, please get in touch!

The ideal candidate will have extensive full-time Unreal programming experience in games. As a lead engineer you will be responsible for several Unreal team members, their code quality and task allocation for a project, also make major architectural decisions and help producers plan the next months ahead.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Collaborate with several team members at the same time
Architecture the project along with the technical director
Help producer plan ahead non-visible requirements and mitigate risks
Work hand-on creating excellent code

YOUR PROFILE:

Great understanding of modern Unreal C++ and Blueprints
5+ years of experience as a professional in game development
3+ years as a professional Unreal game developer
Understanding multiple disciplines in Unreal Engine, AI/Animation/Gameplay programming
Strong skills in Unreal having delivered a few titles at least, involved in at least 1 AAA shipping title
Capable of mentoring, from juniors to seniors
Can be able to do code review
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility and ability to adapt to new technological changes as per project need
Previous experience as Lead Developer
CI/CD, Jenkins, Gitlab, Plastic SCM knowledge
A passion for video games

Desirable pluses:

Have worked on several projects at the same time
Experienced with multiplayer gameplay systems, network replication, core engine, and Virtual Reality technologies
Solid technical foundation (e.g. Computer Science / Maths Degree or equivalent)
Understanding of software development life cycle

WE OFFER:

An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
Be part of an international Group with offices worldwide
Career growth and development
Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
Flexible working hours
An inclusive culture and open communication

If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you’d still be a great fit for the role, don’t worry! We’d still love to hear from you, please get in touch!

Magic Media is seeking a passionate senior animator to help deliver fantastic gameplay experiences. You will collaborate with the development team to bring our iconic characters to life. The ideal candidate is passionate about games and demonstrates an explicit knowledge of animation principles through their work. Join us, where the goal is just to make great games.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Work closely with the Lead Animator and team to create industry-leading appealing animation and immersive, memorable, and seamless gameplay experiences
Give characters unique personalities that embody the artistic and gameplay style and vision of the project
Constantly push animation quality higher
Collaborate with character and tech art teams during all character creation phases
Collaborate and iterate quickly with designers and programmers from prototype to final
Work in engine creating, implementing, tuning, and regularly testing animation assets with attention to detail
Organize complicated sets of animation data and assets
Help establish and refine animation pipeline and tools
Coordinate with all departments to achieve project goals

YOUR PROFILE:

Strong understanding of animation principles
Experience animating humanoid characters and creatures
Experience with animation systems in Unity.
Creative problem-solving at all stages of development
Strong communication skills, a team player, and a positive attitude
Able to provide objective feedback and take direction well
Strong work ethic and self-motivated, able to maintain the high quality of in-game animation and consistent progress without constant supervision

Desirable pluses:

7+ years of game industry experience
Expert with Maya or similar package
Working knowledge of modeling, skinning, and rigging for games and how it pertains to animation
Familiarity with development tools such as Perforce, JIRA, and Confluence

WE OFFER:

An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
Be part of an international Group with offices worldwide
Career growth and development
Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
Flexible working hours
An inclusive culture and open communication

If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you’d still be a great fit for the role, don’t worry! We’d still love to hear from you, please get in touch!

Magic Media is currently seeking a game level designer that can perform at a wide variety of game genres, platforms and target audiences and who is able to execute the project’s vision through great level design. The person should be capable of working on multiple projects and cooperating with Producers, Customers, and other Stakeholders -internal and external- in a fast-paced international environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Create detailed documentation of the levels designed for the team and the client.
Create level blockouts that fit with game mechanics.
Design visual themes and look for game areas.
Design, build and balance the levels and maps.
Evaluation and iteration of map flows to ensure the best possible gameplay experience
Optimizing and decorating maps together with the art type to achieve a visually compelling look besides a highly engaging experience
Eye for art composition, architectural concepts, and an ability to create evocative shapes.
Design the levels together with the developers to ensure a good framerate in the game
Creation of in-game cinematics using the engine tools.
Coach teammates in level design tasks
Communicate and cooperate with Customers and other Stakeholders
Work in collaboration with the creative direction, design and art department.
Participate in different Design Department activities to collaborate and coordinate with fellow game designers.

YOUR PROFILE:

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
Professional experience in level design: +4 years
Knowledge of Game Theory and Game Design.
Knowledge of the tools used for Level Design.
Strong problem-solving ability and technical know-how.
Experience creating levels for multiplayer shooters, indoors or outdoors, puzzles, adventure games, first person, top-down.
Experience working with Art and Programming departments.
Experience working on games from pre-production to release and LiveOps.
Shipped multiple game titles as Game Level Designer.
Passion for video games and software quality.
Must be proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, capable of working autonomously and energetic.
Fluent English and good communication skills.
Basic understanding of planning and monitoring tools (Jira, Asana, etc).
Experience with Git /Sourcetree

Desirable pluses:

Experience in other fields of game design, such as systems design, game economy, game narrative…
Experience working with Unity and Unreal game engines.
Basic scripting skills to adjust features created by developers.
Basic knowledge in 3D software like Maya/3DStudio Max.
Experience developing for PC and console platforms.

WE OFFER:

An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
Be part of an international Group with offices worldwide
Career growth and development
Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
Flexible working hours
An inclusive culture and open communication

If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you’d still be a great fit for the role, don’t worry! We’d still love to hear from you, please get in touch!