Minimum Requirements include:

• Must have worked on 2x or more shipped games as DS artist
• Excellent knowledge of 3D rendering and animation in low-polygon modeling
• Excellent knowledge of budget-limited art pipeline
• Characters & Environments experience
• Thorough knowledge of palettized graphics
• Thorough knowledge of Nintendo DS file formats
• Familiarity with Nintendo DS lotcheck requirements
• Well organized and self-motivated
• Ability to work to tight deadlines

Supplemental:

• Other platform knowledge is a plus, especially PSP & Wii
• Mentoring or Lead Artist experience a plus

Responsibilities:

• Work with Lead Artist, rigging, animation and engineering to determine style, look and level of quality for the characters.
• Model characters in low polygon and in game resolutions.
• Handle technical aspects of the creation such as pipeline concerns, assets build with optimum efficiency, and creation of advanced shaders and asset integration.
• Work closely with other art disciplines to determine technical specifications.

Minimum Requirements include:

• Must have worked on 2x or more shipped games as a C++ Programmer
• Must have shipped at least 2x game as a DS Programmer
• Thorough knowledge of palettized graphics
• Thorough knowledge of Nintendo DS file formats
• Familiarity with Nintendo DS lotcheck requirements
• Knowledge of Object Oriented Design
• Excellent knowledge of 3D rendering and animation in low-polygon environments
• Expert problem solver
• Ability to contribute to engine architecture
• Well organized and self-motivated
• Ability to work to tight deadlines

Supplemental:

• Other platform knowledge is a plus, especially PSP
• Mentoring or Lead Programmer experience a plus

Responsibilities:

• Engine Programming on Nintendo DS
• Working in C++ to extend the functionality of our DS Library
• Working with Nintendo DS hardware
• Implement product and game design from functional specs
• Schedule and manage programming tasks and projects

Ravn Studio AS

Ravn Studio is the only Norwegian company licensed to develop on all the major gaming platforms; Nintendo Wii and DS, Sony PSP, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Flåklypa Grand Prix on DS shipped over 40 000 copies in Norway alone becoming an instant hit in Scandinavia.

Awards

In 2007, Ravn Studio was the recipient of the Nordic game program.

In 2009, Angel Crash / Englekræsj won Best Childrens Game at the Nordic Game Awards. It was also nominated for Best Artistic Achievement & Best Nordic Game.

Ravn Studio’s core development experience has produced:

• Arcade Style games
• Film Tie-in games
• Character-based adventure games
• Original Concepts

From original concepts to film tie-ins, we are able to tackle projects with an agile methodology based on experienced production and development staff. Ensuring that we maintain a high quality-driven product, delivered on time and within budget.

Ravn Studio is simply one of Scandinavia’s top game developers.

Minimum Requirements include:

• 3+ years of experience as a Designer.
• Must have shipped at least 1+ multiplatform title.
• Experience in Agile development & familiarity with production methodologies.
• Established portfolio of work demonstrating mastery of their role in design.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solver, able to work with tight deadlines.
• Effective time management/organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of 2D art tools, such as Adobe Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of 3D art tools, such as Max, Maya, Lightwave or 3D level editors.
• Strong game design skills: must be able to intelligently discuss the strengths and weaknesses of recent games.

Supplemental:

• Multiplayer and/or MMO experience a big plus.
• Pitching experience a big plus.
• Hansoft experience a big plus.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the creative vision for the game, and design systems that are in keeping with that vision.
• Evangelize the game to the team and clients.
• Drive the balancing of gameplay systems and core mechanics.
• Maintain assigned documentation and make sure they are written in such a way as to communicate designs goals to the team.
• Prototype gameplay level scenarios and showcase implemented systems so that other designers may use the prototype as a blueprint for final gameplay.
• Assist in development of higher level game systems such as interface, scoring, power ups, and other meta game level features.
• Mentoring other designers on the team about design, documentation, and vision.
• Assist in pitches and preparing new projects.

Join the crew on the top of the cliff for exciting adventures and races!

Help gather and win parts for the extraordinary race car Il Tempo Gigante! When it’s done you will be able to race this beast through the hills of Pinchcliffe!

The game consists of three parts: Adventure component, mini component and bilracet. In the adventure part, you solve various missions in order to open up various mini-games by exploring Flåklypa world.

When you complete various minigames and win part of Il Tempo Gigante. The more games you can handle the more challenging parts to the car, you win.  When you are satisfied with Il Tempo Gigante so you can sit in the car and head out on the race track for success as well as possible in the races.

Come join us!

The project is developed in collaboration with Caprino Studios.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e5pM83vq24

Current Openings:

Senior DS Programmer

Senior DS artist

Released on the PlayStation Store on 20th December 2007; a demo is also available to download.

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