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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 expertise 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.

Magic Media is currently seeking a Senior 3D Character Artist to help our team on their next adventure. The ideal candidate enjoys putting their skills and knowledge to use in a variety of styles. Your broader experience in game development and the character art pipeline will help you work collaboratively with designers, concept artists, technical artists, and animators to create an immersive and epic experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Create a diverse range of high-quality character assets, from sculpting to implementing in the engine.
Take ownership of specific segments of the character pipeline and oversee the day-to-day management of its contents.
Create both high and low poly models with a focus on the appropriate game console technical specifications.
Produce high quality, game-ready textures.
Partner with Tech Art and Engineering throughout development as needed to ensure assets are functionally sound and optimized for engine/platform constraints.
Explore opportunities to technically innovate, streamline tools and processes, and champion best practices for the team.
Assist fellow artists and concept artists in discovering techniques for creating shapes and surfaces that utilize topology effectively and are suitable for animation.
Take every opportunity to improve and elevate the quality of characters and their appearance throughout the development process while also identifying opportunities to make intelligent optimizations to their meshes.
Work well with other character artists across the team and serve as a mentor to junior artists.

YOUR PROFILE:

An accomplished artist with 5+ years of experience within the character art discipline with game development experience using Unreal and/or Unity.
Expert knowledge of anatomy, form, silhouette design, and detail hierarchy.
Exceptional sculpting and poly modeling skills for generating organic and hard surface character assets from stylized to hyper realistic.
Comprehensive knowledge of multiple major 3D and 2D packages (3DS Max or Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, and Substance) and techniques for Characters, Creatures, and Costuming.
Demonstrated experience creating PBR textures and a strong understanding of the PBR texturing workflow.
Deep technical knowledge of modern pipelines, workflows, and techniques for developing characters with clean topology.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
You have a great team spirit and are proactive.
Professional working English proficiency.

Note: Applications for this role must include a portfolio/reel (or link to a portfolio/reel). Applications that do not have this information will not be considered.

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 a 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 expertise 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.

The ideal candidate will have extensive full-time application security experience in games. As a security engineer, you will work together with the team securing world-class gaming titles. You’ll implement gaming protocols, reverse engineer gaming clients and find vulnerabilities in game titles.

What you will do:

Collaborate with several team members at the same time.
Implement gaming network protocols in various programming languages.
Reverse engineer game clients.
Work hand-on creating excellent code.

Your Profile:

Great understanding and experience in Python and C++.
Strong binary exploitation skills.
Experience in reverse engineering.
Knowledge about various security vulnerabilities.
Capable of mentoring, from juniors to seniors.
Excellent communication skills.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to new technological changes as per project need.
5+ years of experience in application security.
A passion for video games.

Desirable pluses:

Have worked on several projects at the same time.
Experienced with multiplayer gameplay systems, network replication and various gaming engines.
Solid technical foundation (e.g. Computer Science / Maths Degree or equivalent).

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 C++ Game Developer who is self-motivated, goal-orientated, and a strong team player. The ideal candidate will have extensive C++ development 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 games.

What you will do:

Maintain and build code using C++ for all assigned work streams.
Work on gameplay, UI and networking code.
Help provide architectural oversight across the entire application.
Collaborate to devise optimal engineering solutions to technical challenges.

Your Profile:

Knowledge of C++.
Understanding of C++ in games and memory optimization.
UI and networking code experience.
Understanding of fundamentals of game development.
Excellent communication skills.
Fluent in English.

Desirable pluses:

Unreal or Unity experience.
Experience working with APIs.
Solid technical foundation (e.g. Computer Science / Maths Degree or equivalent).

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!

Our production division specialized in creating marketing content for the gaming industry. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Gaming Marketing Designer to join our team, to play a role in creating visually stunning marketing materials that effectively communicate our client’s coolest games and products. The ideal candidate will be able to take conceptual ideas and transform them into eye-catching visuals while maintaining the client’s unique identity and message. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and creative designer to join a rapidly growing company and contribute to its success.

What you will do:

Translate storyboards and creative briefs into high-quality layout designs.
Own and help develop various projects, including online campaigns, user acquisition ads, social media assets, app stores assets and more.
Work closely with the Art Director and Creative Director as well as performance teams to optimize design toward our client’s KPIs.

Your Profile:

At least 3 years of experience in marketing design in the gaming industry.
A bachelor’s degree in art or design or an equivalent experience.
Full control of Photoshop and Illustrator.
Versatility and control of various techniques – from stylized art to highly rendered and realistic style.
Technical understanding of lighting and volumetric effects, with a great control of Layer Styles and rendering techniques in PS.
Great eye for typography.
Understanding the brief and client needs.
Punctuality, attention to detail, and a sharp eye when it comes to composition and colors.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
High level English and ability to express yourself.
Self-driven, independent, problem solver, with the ability to provide creative solutions within a given budget.

Desirable pluses:

Illustration skills.
Experience in integrated animation workflows.
Understanding of KPIs, testing, and optimization.

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!

Magic Media is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Technical VFX Artist to join our dynamic team. As a Lead Technical VFX Artist, you will mentor and guide our talented artists while establishing best practices and documentation to maintain top-quality work. You’ll develop pipelines, tools, and workflows to streamline processes, lead research efforts to stay ahead of industry trends and facilitate workshops for ongoing team growth. Join us and be at the forefront of innovation in art, animation, VFX, and more. Apply now to make your mark with Magic Media.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Mentoring and guiding Technical Artists and VFX artists.
Establishing and designing documentation outlining best practices to maintain high-quality output from the department.
Developing pipelines, tools, and workflows to enhance and streamline departmental processes.
Initiating and overseeing research and development tasks to keep the team abreast of the latest industry trends and techniques.
Leading and facilitating workshops.

YOUR PROFILE:

Minimum 8 years of Technical Artist experience.
Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar leadership role.
Contributed to the development of at least one major game title.
A passion for video games.
Demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills.
Profound understanding of Art & Animation principles.
Ability to make decisions regarding VFX/Technical direction in projects.
Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in the gaming industry.
Versatile background across various game genres (mobile, PC/console, web, and NFT).

Desirable pluses:

Worked and Released AAA titles.
Experience and Knowledge on Agile methodologies and tools (Jira).
Understand of HLSL and GLSL.
Experience with Procedural Content Creation Pipelines.
Experience with AI models.

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!

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.

Magic Media is currently seeking a Lead Animator to help our team on their next adventure. The ideal candidate enjoys putting their skills and knowledge to use in a variety of styles. Your broader experience in game development and the animation pipeline will help you work collaboratively with designers, concept artists, technical artists, and 3D artists to create an immersive and epic experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Lead and mentor a team of artists, ensuring that each has clear, concrete tasks, goals, and regular constructive feedback.
Utilize Maya to produce keyframe and/or motion capture animation that will be used as a quality benchmark for a team of animators.
Partner closely with producers in helping delegate tasks, plan estimates, and arrange meetings as needed to ensure individuals’ workloads are manageable and the team’s deliverables can be completed on schedule.
Work with clients in upholding their artistic vision and ensuring outgoing work is technically sound and meets technical standards.
Partner with Tech Art and Engineering throughout development to ensure assets are functionally sound and optimized for engine/platform constraints.
Help continue to expand the capabilities of the Animation team through training, team building, refinements of process and techniques, and candidate recruiting and hiring.
Explore opportunities to technically innovate, streamline tools and processes, and champion best practices for the team.
Engage in technical and aesthetic problem-solving efforts through to completion.
Be proactive about elevating your team’s concerns to the larger team and making sure that your discipline is well represented.
Help work with recruiting exceptionally talented artists onto a team and helping them to learn and grow through mentorship and coaching.

YOUR PROFILE:

An accomplished animator with 6+ years of experience within the the game industry, with 2+ years of experience as a Lead Animator.
Proficiency with MotionBuilder, Maya, or other 3D software packages.
Knowledge of game engines (Unreal, Unity) and production management tools.
A proven understanding of body mechanics and physicality for creature and animal movement.
An understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines and transferring data between tools.
Aesthetic sense and in-depth understanding of movement in space.
Deep technical knowledge of modern animation pipelines, workflows, and techniques for video game development.
A demonstrable commitment to creative collaboration within a team and with other departments.
Passion for video games with knowledge on different game genres across all platforms.
Passionate about mentoring others to further develop their artistic and technical skill sets and are excited about managing, leading, and continuing to grow a world-class character art team.
Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
You have a great team spirit and are proactive.
Professional working English proficiency.

Note: Applications for this role must include a portfolio/reel (or link to a portfolio/reel). Applications that do not have this information will not be considered.

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!