Gina Gross

Gina Gross
Global Recruitment and
Education Sales Manager
P: 415.947.6241 Cell: 415.671.9542
[email protected]
C A R E E R
COMPANY
IMVU
BOOTH
PAV I L I O N
– W E S T
H A L L ,
F I R S T
F L O O R
DESCRIPTION
Join a team where you can make a difference! IMVU Inc. is an online game
where members use 3D avatars to meet new people, chat, create and play
games with their friends.
GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE® MARCH 5–9, 2012
OPEN POSITIONS
r Software Engineer
r Senior Animator/ Technical Director
r Visual Designer/ Mobile
r Interaction Designer - Games
WHO’S HIRING? Recruitiment Update
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
2K
CP 1220
Found in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment
software games for the console, PC, and handheld gaming systems through
its three divisions: 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The 2K label has some
of the most talented development…
r Art Director
r UI Artist – 2K Sports
r Engine Programmer – 2K Marin
r Lead Cinematic Designer
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
AMAZON
CP 2014
Amazon is making a history in the game space, with locations in Seattle and
Irvine. We’re an agile team made up of the brightest talent in the industry. Our
road-map has innovative and exciting things that will shape the future.
r Sr. Software Development
Engineer – Test Drive
r Software Development
Manager – Game Services
r Software Development
Manager – Test Drive
r Game Engineer – Game Studio
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
AVALANCHE
STUDIOS
CP 1016
Avalanche Studios is a leading independent, privately held group with studios
in Stockholm and New York City. Avalanche develops epic open-world action
games including the award-winning JustCause series and RenegadeOps.
Powered by the unique Avalanche Engine, the 180 staff of…
r World Designer
r Senior Character Artist
r Multiplayer Programmer
r Level Scripter
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
BALLY
TECHNOLOGIES
CP 1707
Bally Technologies has eight decades of experience developing the finest
gaming products and systems for the global gaming industry. There is only
one reason we have been in the business this long – innovation. There is only
one reason we continue to innovate – our team.
r Mobile Developers – C# .Net &
Java (Android, iOS & Blackberry)
r Math Game Developers
r Programmers – 3D, Flash/Flex &
C++/Linux
r Graphic Artists & Multi Media
Techs
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
BIGPOINT
CP 2001
Bigpoint is an online-game developer, publisher and content provider for more
than 1,000 global distribution partners. Bigpoint’s free-to-play games are played
by over 250 million registered users in over 30 languages. The company’s
diversified portfolio includes high quality games for…
r Front End UI Artist
r Lead Game Programmer
r Senior Network Programmer
r Head of Product Marketing (m/f)
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
BLIZZARD
ENTERTAINMENT
CP 1408
CAREER
NETWORKING
BAR
(CP 1420)
Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher behind World
of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series. Blizzard’s
record includes thirteen #1 sellers and multiple Game of the Year awards.
r 3D Artists/Animators
r Game Designers
r Software Engineers
r Producers
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
CAPCOM GAME
STUDIO
VANCOUVER
CP 1715
Capcom Game Studio Vancouver is the newest member of the Capcom
family. Capcom Vancouver, known for its development of Dead Rising 2, has
2 new unannounced AAA projects in development; visit us to see what all the
excitement is about.
r Design Directors
r Rendering Programmers
r Project Managers
r Senior/Lead Designers
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
CENTRE FOR
DIGITAL MEDIA
CP 1014
Offered by the Centre for Digital Media in Vancouver, the Masters of Digital
Media (MDM) and Executive Masters of Digital Media (EMDM) are intensive
graduate programs where students gain valuable leadership experience,
training, and top industry connections.
GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE® MARCH 5–9, 2012
Gina Gross
Global Recruitment and
Education Sales Manager
P: 415.947.6241 Cell: 415.671.9542
[email protected]
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
CROWDSTAR, INC.
CP 1010
CrowdStar is a global leader in the social gaming industry with a community
of millions. Popular titles include Wasteland Empires, Happy Aquarium,
Happy Pets, It Girl on Facebook and Top Girl, Social Girl and Tower Town on
iOS and Android.
r Mobile Developers
r Mobile Marketing Positions
r Product Managers
r Data Engineers
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
CRYTEK GMBH
CP 2019
Crytek GmbH is one of the world’s leading independent development studios
for interactive entertainment and is dedicated to creating exceptionally highquality video games for the PC and next-generation consoles, powered by
their proprietary cutting-edge 3D-game technology CryENGINE®.
r Programmers
r Artists
r Designers
r and more
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
CSE SOFTWARE
INC.
CP 1819
Description: CSE Software Inc. offers integrated IT services for clients
worldwide, including custom development, mobile, eLearning, simulation,
service desk support and fulfillment. CSE understands changing
technologies and how to create customized solutions that align our clients’
business and IT goals.
r Modeling & Texturing
r C++ Programming
r Quality Assurance (Testing)
r Project Management
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
DARKSIDE GAME
STUDIOS
CP 2007
Darkside Game Studios is a Florida based AAA console and PC developer.
We have worked with 2K on such titles as Bioshock 2, Civilization Revolution,
and an unannounced AAA console/PC title. We also developed Claptrap’s
New Robot Revolution for Gearbox Software, the 4th DLC for Borderlands.
r Level Designer
r Lead Character Artist
r Mid to Senior Level Programmer
r Mid to Senior Level Texture Artist
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
CP 1801
DeVry University provides degree programs in electronics engineering
technology, game and simulation programming, and multimedia design and
development through a curriculum designed and taught by field experienced
faculty members. Visit www.devry.edu.
r Online Adjunct Facult y–
Introduction to Programming in
C++
r Online Adjunct Faculty –
Web Graphic Design
r Online Adjunct Faculty –
Web Game Programming
r Online Adjunct Faculty –
Multimedia Design and
Development
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
DISNEY
INTERACTIVE
MEDIA GROUP
(DIMG)
CP 1302
Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG), the interactive entertainment affiliate
of The Walt Disney Company, creates immersive, connected, interactive
experiences across console, online, mobile and social network platforms to
entertain and inform audiences around the globe.
r Level Designer
r Senior IOS Games Engineer
r Software Engineer
r Palo Alto or Glendale
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
ENJMIN
CP 1719
Become a worldwide-recognized artist, designer, programmer or researcher.
ENJMIN, The Graduate School of Games and Interactive Media is a one-stop
shop for the games and new media profession. Get a Master, Engineering or
PhD degree in France, or get them…
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
EXPRESSION
COLLEGE
CP 1025
Expression College is looking for enthusiastic people to join our team of
course directors with solid experience in the fields of Animation, Modeling
and Rigging. Many of our teaching positions are part-time; all require a BA/BS.
r Animation Teacher
r Modeling Teacher
r Character Rigging Teacher
r Texture & Lighting Teacher
www.GDCONF.com
WHO’S HIRING? Recruitiment Update
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
FACEBOOK
CP 1713
Facebook is a social utility that helps people connect with their friends. In
May 2007, Facebook opened its Platform to enable developers to integrate
with the site and reach millions of people through social apps, and later
websites and devices.
r Software Engineer, Mobile,
Android
r Software Engineer, Mobile, iOS
r Software Engineer, Developer
Platform
r Partner Engineer, Games
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
FOUNDATION 9
ENTERTAINMENT
CP 1920
Foundation 9 Entertainment is a premier developer of interactive
entertainment products. Our studios have shipped more than 500 titles
across all platforms, for every genre and targeting all age groups.
r Engineers
r Producers
r Artists
r Designers
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
FULL SAIL
UNIVERSITY
CP 1228
Since 1979, Full Sail University has been an innovative educational leader
for those pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. With over 34,500
alumni, graduate credits include work on OSCAR®, Emmy® and GRAMMY®winning projects and best-selling video games.
r Faculty, Introduction to Game
Writing
r Faculty Positions, Game Studies
Degree Programs
r Faculty Positions, Computer
Animation
r Faculty, College Mathematics
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
FUNZIO
CP 1613
Funzio leads in creating successful midcore multiplatform games for social
and mobile platforms, including Facebook, Google+, iOS, and Android.
Funzio’s titles Crime City and Modern War became instant hits, holding top
spots in the iTunes free and top grossing charts.
r iOS Developer
r Concept Artist
r Senior Server Engineer
r Game Data Analyst
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
GREE
INTERNATIONAL
CP 1825
GREE, the largest mobile, social, gaming company in the world, is connecting
the world through play. Join us and become a true contributor in our mission
to ignite the world through play.
r 2D Game Artist
r Senior Data Engineer
r Senior Product Manager
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
GSN DIGITAL
TABLE @
SOCIAL &
ONLINE
GAMES
SUMMIT
As a top-10 games publisher to Facebook, GSN Digital apps include GSN
Games, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the soon-to-be-released GSN
Casino for mobile devices. GSN (Game Show Network) is owned by DIRECTV
and Sony Pictures Entertainment, GSN Digital is the interactive division of
GSN.
r Production Designer
r Senior Front End Developer, Social
Games
r Product/Project Manager
r Flash Developer
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
THE GUILDHALL @
SMU
CP1002
The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University is the premier graduate
video game education program in the US. All classes are taught by industry
veterans. Since 2005, the program has graduated over 400 students and
alumni are working at more than…
r Level Design
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
HAVOK
CP 1420
Software Engineer – Worldwide
Graphics & Rendering Software Engineer – Germany
Build and Infrastructure Engineer – Worldwide
Developer Support Engineer – Worldwide
r Software Engineer – Worldwide
r Graphics & Rendering Software
Engineer – Germany
r Build and Infrastructure Engineer
– Worldwide
r Developer Support Engineer –
Worldwide
GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE® MARCH 5–9, 2012
Gina Gross
Global Recruitment and
Education Sales Manager
P: 415.947.6241 Cell: 415.671.9542
[email protected]
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
HIGH VOLTAGE
SOFTWARE, INC
CP 1214
High Voltage Software, Inc. is an award-winning studio that has been
developing games and simulations for over 19 years. Located in Hoffman
Estates, Illinois, it now employs over 100 staff members. The company has
successfully produced a wide variety of …
r UI Programmer
r Graphics Programmer
r Gameplay Programmer
r Game Designer
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
IGNITE GAME
TECHNOLOGIES
CP 1908
Ignite Game Technologies, creators of the popular Simraceway online racing
platform, is a fast-growing PC videogame developer. Founded in 2008, the
San Francisco-based company specializes in the use of proprietary and
pioneering technologies to generate unique online gaming experiences.
r Senior PC Game Engineer
r Web Developer / PHP or Rails.
r Server / Network Engineer (Linux)
r Technical Artist
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
INSOMNIAC GAMES
CP 1314
Award-winning independent developer Insomniac Games created three
of gaming’s most recognizable franchises: Ratchet & Clank, Resistance
and Spyro the Dragon. With studios in Burbank and Durham, Insomniac
is developing its first multi-platform game, Overstrike, as well as an
unannounced Facebook game.
r Programmers
r Artists
r Interface Designer
r Animators
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
INTERNATIONAL
GAME TECHNOLOGY
(IGT)
CP 1414
IGT is the global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of
computerized gaming machines and network systems products. Our industry
is constantly changing and the evolution we’ll see in the next few years will
be significant. We’re ready.
r Artist
r Software Engineer
r Game Designer
r Multimedia Designer
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
KABAM
CP 1607
Kabam is the leader in free-to-play, digitally delivered games that core
gamers can enjoy on a variety of Internet connected platforms. The
company’s studios focus on combining the best elements MMO games and
social networks to create games widely recognized…
r Art Lead
r UI Artist
r Lead Software Engineer – Flash
r Lead Software Engineer – Ruby
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
KONAMI DIGITAL
ENTERTAINMENT
CP 1914
Konami Digital Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of Konami
Corporation, is a leading, global developer, publisher and manufacturer
of electronic entertainment properties, focusing on Social Networking
Platforms. We are currently looking to staff up in our Northern California
locations
r Software Engineers
r Artists
r Game Designers
r Programmers
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
MICROSOFT,
INTERACTIVE
ENTERTAINMENT
CP 1208
Innovators Wanted! At Microsoft Studios, we’re hiring college & industry
professionals who want to reinvent entertainment by creating and publishing
AAA interactive experiences for all audiences. Join us to work on interactive,
and fun experiences for Xbox 360, Kinect, Xbox Live, Windows, & Windows
Phone.
r Software Development Engineer
r Artist
r Game Designer
r Producer
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
NELSON
INTERACTIVE
CP 2013
Nelson Interactive is the global branch of the Nelson Family of Companies
that specializes in talent acquisition and staffing services for gaming industry
clientele. We’re a flexible partner, over 11 years specialized, large DB of
quality talent, with office throughout California and in Austin, Texas. Come
check out all of our open jobs, and possibly win a PS3 or Xbox360 bundle!
r Bilingual Localization Testers
(multiple locations)
r Client Server Programmers, MMO
r Mobile Engineers
(IOS, android)
r Environment Artists
(all skill levels)
www.GDCONF.com
WHO’S HIRING? Recruitiment Update
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
NEXON AMERICA,
INC.
CP 1008
Nexon America, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of Tokyo-based NEXON
Co., Ltd. , a worldwide leader in free-to-play massively multiplayer online
games. Nexon America titles include: MapleStory, Mabinogi, Combat Arms,
Dungeon Fighter Online, Atlantica Online, Vindictus and Dragon Nest
r System Engineer
r Software Engineer
r Game Designer
r Front-End Developer
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
NINTENDO OF
AMERICA INC.
CP 2020
Description: The pioneer in interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd.
creates hardware and software for the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ family of
systems. Its subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, WA., is
headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Western Hemisphere.
r Bilingual (English/Japanese)
r Product Specialist (NOA)
r FX Artist (Retro Studios)
r Game Designer (Retro Studios)
r Senior Software Engineer (NST)
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
OBSIDIAN
ENTERTAINMENT
CP 1526
Obsidian Entertainment, Inc. is an entertainment software development
company passionately dedicated to the creation of unique role–playing
experiences for console systems and Windows® based PCs. Obsidian
Entertainment’s projects include Neverwinter Nights™ 2, followed it up with
two major expansions:
r Lead Artist
r Senior Technical Artist
r Cinematic Director
r Mid-Sr. Level Programmer
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
PRIMA GAMES
CP 1022
Prima Games is the world’s leading publisher of strategy content for
console and PC video games. Offering the highest quality print strategy and
collector’s edition guides, Prima Games is also a leader in digital content
including streaming video, interactive maps…
r Level Designer
r Concept Artist
r Environmental Texture Artist
r Tools Programmer
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
READY AT DAWN
STUDIOS
CP 1626
Ready At Dawn® Studios is best known for the critically acclaimed and best
selling games, Daxter, God of War: Chains of Olympus and God of War: Ghost
of Sparta. Be part of the Ready At Dawn team as we staff up to work on an
exciting new IP for a Next-Generation home console
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
RIOT GAMES
CP 1813
Riot Games, the Santa Monica-based developer and publisher of League of
Legends, aims to be the most player-focused company in the world. Riot’s
after energetic people who sport a competitive edge, strong bias towards
action, and healthy disregard for constraints.
r Senior Mobile Engineer
r Game Engineering Manager
r Senior Game Engineer
r Senior Producer
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
SONY COMPUTER
ENTERTAINMENT
AMERICA LLC
CP 1801
SONY
INTERACTIVE
LOUNGE (CP
1902)
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) is responsible for keeping
PlayStation® growing and thriving in the United States, Canada and Latin
America. Based in Foster City, California, SCEA serves as headquarters for
all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony
Corporation of America Inc.
r Senior Online Gameplay
Programmer
r Senior Staff Gameplay /
Generalist Programmer
r Senior Staff Concept Artist
r Senior Combat Designer
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
TALENTSCOTLAND
CP 1004
Find a great job in Scotland’s games industry with TalentScotland.
Visit our website to apply for jobs online, find out more about the great
Scottish lifestyle and get practical advice on visas, immigration and
relocating.
r Design
r Animation
r Programming
r Data Modelling
GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE® MARCH 5–9, 2012
Gina Gross
Global Recruitment and
Education Sales Manager
P: 415.947.6241 Cell: 415.671.9542
[email protected]
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
TENCENT INC.
CP 1619
Founded in 1998, Tencent, Inc. has grown into China’s largest and most
used Internet service portal. Tencent Games, Tencent’s games division, has
become the biggest online game operator in China. Tencent Holdings Limited
(SEHK 700) went public on Hong Kong…
r Community Manager
r Lead Concept Artist
r Creative Director
r Executive Producer
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
TRIBECA
FLASHPOINT MEDIA
ARTS ACADEMY
CP 1226
Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy is a cutting-edge digital media
arts college located in downtown Chicago with robust game development/
interactive, VFX/animation and film programs. We are always seeking
talented instructors! Visit: www.tfa.edu to apply.
r Game Programming Instructor
r Game Producing Instructor
r Game Design Instructor
r VFX/Animation Instructors
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
TRIPWIRE
INTERACTIVE
CP 1325
Tripwire Interactive was founded in 2005 by the award-winning mod team
and winners of the 2004 edition of the “$1,000,000 Make Something
Unreal” competition. Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 achieved both critical and
commercial success. Killing Floor, Tripwire’s second title, jumped straight…
r Senior Programmer
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
UBISOFT
ENTERTAINMENT
CP 1202
With 26 studios across the globe, and the 2nd largest creative force in the
industry, Ubisoft’s talented teams have brought to life original and immersive
worlds as diverse as Assassin’s Creed, Rayman Origins and Far Cry.
r Creative Director – Montreal
r Technical Director Level Design
– Toronto
r Realization Director – Singapore
r Online Back-end Programmer –
Massive
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
VALVE
CP 1615
Valve is an entertainment software and technology company founded in
1996. In addition to creating several of the world’s most award-winning
games, Valve is also a developer of leading-edge technologies including the
Source game engine and Steam, the premier online gaming platform
r All positions, all the time...
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
VIRTUOS
CP 1919
Virtuos is one of the largest providers of digital entertainment production
services for the game and movie industries, specializing in 3D art and game
development. Virtuos has over 900 staff located in Shanghai, Chengdu,
Saigon, Paris, Vancouver and Tokyo.
r Animation Director – Shanghai
r Art Director – Shanghai or
Chengdu
r Sales Manager – LA or SF
r Head of R&D for Prerendered 3D
Animation – Saigon
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
WB GAMES
CP 1320
WB Games is an exciting, growing division of the Warner Bros. Interactive
Entertainment group. Comprised of studios in Boston, Chicago, Seattle,
Montreal and the UK, WB Games develops top level products for Xbox 360,
PS3 and PC.
r Designers
r Engineers
r Analytics
r Art Positions
COMPANY
BOOTH
DESCRIPTION
OPEN POSITIONS
WOOGA
CP 1726
Wooga is located in Berlin and develops social games for everyone. Wooga
was founded in 2009 by Jens Begemann. We develop games with love and
special focus on emotional characters. 150 Woogas combine heart and brain
to reach the world…
r Product Manager
r IOS Engineers
r Game Designer
r Game Artists
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