Are you on Twitter? If you have been holding out for a reason to join, you now have one. In part 2, of this 3 part series, I’m going to provide advice and resources for finding a job on Twitter.
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Want to help shape the future of online gaming? Want to create the next Facebook or YouTube experience for sports gamers? Want to be a core part of the team leading EA Sports online strategy?
The EA Sports Online division is responsible for the web presence www.easports.com which is evolving to become a unique, persistent, multi-platform experience that becomes the premier destination to become the center of your own online sport play experience.
Work with teams like Madden, Tiger Woods Golf and FIFA Soccer which extend these world class games beyond the console and onto the web. It’s the convergence of sports lifestyle, online gaming and community. Get your “Sport fix” online, anytime, anywhere!
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In its fourth year of production, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 online features are evolving beyond core head-to-head online matchmaking: they support an array of multiplayer game modes; enable cross-platform feature extensions leveraging EA Sports web sites and mobile device applications; and deliver dynamic data services that enhance game experiences through relevant and timely real-world information. Additionally, new server technologies are enabling deeper game team customization and monetization of features.
Combined with these trends, there are an increasing number of Sports game teams to support on next-generation console platforms, plus requests to embrace PC/web and other future hardware platforms. With a full-year development cycle and constant support of new online-enabled titles approaching launch, the EA Sports Online team seeks an experienced producer to partner with game development teams and central technology providers, guide current-cycle feature planning and drive forward-looking multi-year strategic feature design.
The Producer will work closely with internal development groups, external EA partners and game teams throughout the EA Sports Label. Games include FIFA, NHL, NBA Live, NCAA Football and Basketball, Madden NFL Football and Tiger Woods PGA Tour.
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Guide Productions is looking for a positive, self-motivated, creative professional to meet the position of a HTML/CSS Web Developer. The HTML/CSS Web Developer is a trusted resource for all aspects of the project concerning client-side or front-end technology, and will work alongside other front-end designers to create re-usable templates for rapidly growing web applications.
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Want to help shape the future of online gaming? Want to create the next Facebook or YouTube experience for sports gamers? Want to be a core part of the team leading EA Sports Online strategy?
EA Sports Online is responsible for http://easports.com and http://easportsfootball.co.uk which bring the emotion of sports and sports gaming to the web. We are both the primary destination for the SPORTS label and a growing social community for sports gamers. Come help us build features that integrate the game console to the web: letting users become the center of their own online sport play experience; participate in challenges; earn rewards; and grow their community while constantly improving their stats.
Position Overview
With a strong software engineering background and proven web development experience, Front End Engineer is expected to work on the http://easports.com and http://easportsfootball.co.uk front end and presentation tiers.
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Vancouver-based social media start-up with a cultural tourism slant is looking for a passionate developer who can jump on board ASAP and help us get a site together very quickly. Proven programming skills and a passion for languages an asset. Please be good under pressure, know usability testing and cross-browser/platform issues, and if you have a strong understanding of open source web technologies, email me. This is a per hour or per contract (monthly) position. Salary expectations and CV must be included in the response email. Cheers!
Are you out of work? I know many of my friends have been losing their jobs and/or having their roles changed recently. The days of reading the want ads in your local paper are over. If you want to find a good job, you need to have a strategy. For part 1 of this series, I’m going to show you how to setup a profile on the LinkedIn network. Next I will provide some tips for optimizing your profile for finding a job. This post is kind of geared towards tech and design people, but the information rings true across many fields.
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A mid-level role that involves conceptual thinking and implementation, while ensuring that client goals and strategy are addressed, and that timelines and project budgets are met. Interaction Designers are also called upon to interact with clients and present strategies accurately.
About smashLAB
smashLAB is a digital agency that concentrates on website design, social media strategy, and online marketing campaigns. We help companies clarify and share their messages via the web. Telling their stories compellingly allows them to better connect with the right people.
We’re hands-on and practical; as a result, our customers get access to long-term support as they build their brands online. Through 10 years of solid work we’ve gained international recognition from the likes of TIME, the Lotus Awards, and ICOGRADA.
We offer competitive remuneration, health benefits, discretionary days, and some other little treats. Most people choose to work here for the opportunity to create simply great work.
Join an awesome team that loves to make great games and have fun. The combined experience of this Radical team includes Simpsons Hit & Run, Crash Tag Team Racing, Crash of the Titans, Crash: Mind over Mutant and Scarface: The World is Yours. This team is committed to open communication, a fun environment, and high quality, innovative games. If this sounds up your alley, we want to hear from you.
Basic Function:
Create front end / user interface that captures design and art direction.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works with senior artist to understand functionality and art direction specifications
- Ensures that work supports overall game design and art direction
- Organizes user interface in an intuitive way; may assist less experience artists as necessary
- Demonstrates understanding of branding requirements and supports through work
- Works with programmers to implement the front end and create solutions for obstacles
- Understands the budgetary requirements and works within scope
- Works with QA to ensure compliance with TRC
- Receives feedback and modifies work based on direction
- Ensures consistency in art style and quality of own work
- Understands memory and frame-rate budgets and works within those constraints
- Uses in-house tools as appropriate; provides feedback to improve the tools
- Follow schedules and meets deadlines
- Proactively recognizes potential problems and works with Senior Artist to limit risk
- Troubleshoots and seeks solutions; may assist less experienced artists with troubleshooting
- Participates in scrum meetings and presents own work as appropriate
Join an awesome team that loves to make great games and have fun. The combined experience of this Radical team includes Simpsons Hit & Run, Crash Tag Team Racing, Crash of the Titans, Crash: Mind over Mutant and Scarface: The World is Yours. This team is committed to open communication, a fun environment, and high quality, innovative games. If this sounds up your alley, we want to hear from you.
Job Title: Environment Artist (Temporary Full-time) (January 2010 start)