Careers at Blade

Blade Interactive is one of the fastest growing developer and publisher of videogames in Europe. If you want to work in a friendly, open atmosphere with groundbreaking technology like HydroEngine and InfiniteWorlds, and a commitment to quality and innovation then why not apply for an exciting career at Blade.

How to Apply

Apply with a full CV and any supporting material by emailing: jobs@bladeinteractive.com

For details on how to send physical copies of your work (returned only on request and sent at your own risk) see our contact info. 

Current Vacancies

Next-gen AI Programmers

We are looking for experienced AI Programmers to implement systems and behaviours on our ground breaking Next-Gen title.

Skills & Experience:

• AI or game logic experience
• Advanced understanding of C/C++.
• 2+ years industry experiance
• Strong maths and physic skills
• Degree in Computer Science or Maths
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills

Next-gen Tech Programmers

We are looking to recruit experienced Next-Gen Tech Programmers to join our expanding team. Working on a cutting edge Next-Gen title, you will be expected to implement new engine features and effects, maintain the existing engine code base, port engine features and effects to multiple platforms, and assist in producing technical design documents.

Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years previous experiance
• C/C++ skills with game development programming experience
• Experience of engine technology and developing tools in the games industry
• OpenGl, DirectX <
• Good verbal communication and written skills with an ability to be diplomatic when required
• A passion for next generation games
• A good team player

Experienced Character Animator

We are currently looking for experianced animators to work on a superlative next generation title. Working as part of an experianced team you will be expected to animate a number of highly detailed characters. All candidates require a portfolio/show-reel.

Skills & Experience:

• Educated to a degree level or higher
• Proven experiance using 3dMax
• Knowledge of Character Rigging, Motion-Capture and Scripting
• The ideal candidate will be a self motivated team player, who is used to delivering high quality work under tight deadlines

Please send portfolios to the address below.

Experienced Character Artists

Blade is looking for experienced and talented Character Artist to work on a revolutionary Next-Gen title. A self motivated team player, you will be expected to model a number of highly detailed next generation characters.

Skills & Experience:

• At least 4 years experience in the games industry
• BSc (H) degree in Animation/ related course
• Experienced in using 3dMax
• Must be organised and capable of working to tight deadlines
• Pro-active in the solving of art-related problems for the game
• The ideal candidate will be comfortable working both individually and as part of a team, and will be dedicated to producing high quality models. A love of computer games is a must

Experienced Concept Artists

We are looking looking for an exceptionally skilled Concept Artist to work on our next generation game. You will be expected to design high quality concepts for a number of imaginative characters and locations.

Skills & Experience

• At least 4 years experience in the games industry
• Strong 3D skills using Maya, Zbrush, 3DSMax,XSI
• Excellent knowledge of anatomy and life drawing
• Experience with Painter, Photoshop and 3Dstudio Max
• Degree in painting or illustration strongly desired
• Skills in one or many of the related creation tasks - animation, modelling, texturing
• The ideal candidate will be a self motivated team player, who is capable of working to tight deadlines. A love of computer games is a must.

Experienced Flash artists with strong ActionScript

We are looking for an experienced Flash artist to work on a contract basis on a large Flash project. Candidate must have strong portfolio and skill both graphically and with ActionScript

Skills & Experience

• Excellent Graphical skills
• Acceptional ActionScript skill
• Strong Flash portfolio
• Able to work on a contract basis on a large project

Experienced Level Designers

We are looking for skilled Level Designers to work on a cutting edge, next generation title. As part of a friendly team you will be expected to design and create a number of interesting, balanced levels.

Skills & Experience

• Educated to degree level or higher
• Proven experiance using level editors
• Scripting skills
• At least three years games industry experience as a level designer
• Practical and academic knowledge of successful game design
• Ability to prioritise and schedule tasks
• Ability to design to given specifications
• Ability to tune and analyse level layouts to maximize game play
• Good AI navigation knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines

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