The Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab (GAMBIT) is looking for a research executive who will be responsible for building relationships between researchers/Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) in Singapore, and coordinating various research activities. As the key liaison person, he/she will drive the call for proposals (research in games), as well as, evaluate proposals and recommendations.

Background

Information about the Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab can be found at http://gambit.mit.edu.

Major Responsibilities

• Key liaison person between research institutions/organizations, and GAMBIT Singapore to coordinate visiting graduate students researchers between Singapore and MIT labs
• Strengthen existing relationships and build collaborations between institutes of higher learning in Singapore and MIT
• Research coordinator in charge of managing research activities under the Singapore lab and overseeing various research proposals (including the call for proposal, selecting good proposals, and evaluating recommendations from a review panel)
• Propose and implement plans to create a systemic and sustainable network of game researchers to develop GAMBIT as a research and development hub regionally by 2011
• Communicate GAMBIT mission and work closely with local and overseas researchers to form strategic partnerships to steer research efforts

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree holder in Computer Science is preferred
• Research knowledge in areas of games or gaming technology, with technical background and understanding of the role of game in research, education etc.
• Good analytical and organizing skills, with the ability to multi-task on various projects and work independently
• Independent team-player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong interest in games a plus

How to Apply

The closing date for this position is 1 February 2010.

Interested applicants should submit the relevant documents:

• Cover letter and resume
• Expected salary and earliest start date
• Demo materials/portfolio/links showing related work experiences in games or media
• References and testimonials

Please note that GAMBIT is not responsible for the return of any sample submissions (ie. video tapes, CDs, portfolios, etc.).

Please send all submissions to the following address:

Email	sg.gambit.jobs@gmail.com
Mail	1 Coleman Street #09-06 The Adelphi Singapore 179803

Please indicate job position desired in your application email/mail package.

Successful applicants will be notified within one month of application. Thank you.

The Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab (GAMBIT) is looking for a 3D game artist who can communicate ideas, think and work creatively to design concepts for the games under development. He/she needs to be adaptable to changes and work collaboratively as a team player with: game producer, lead artists, designers, programmers, and quality assurance testers.

We welcome candidates with a passion for games, a strong portfolio, and relevant skills to apply. Freelance or full time positions are available.

Background

Information about the Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab can be found at http://gambit.mit.edu.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years game industry or related 3D Games development experience is preferred
• Able to work closely with designers, artists, and programmers to develop high quality 3D assets/models that enables great visual experience
• Team player, with a passion for games/game development
• Applicants should be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident

Qualifications & Skills

• Creative and self-motivated team player who can work independently
• Good communication skills for collaboration within and across teams
• Proficiency in Maya/3Ds Max or any other 3D Development Tools
• Knowledge in other 2D based software (e.g. Photoshop, Flash etc.) to draw 2D concept arts or storyboarding
• Plays a variety of digital game (e.g. PC /Console games)
• Related work experience in an Agile Development environment is a plus

Candidates should possess at least 2 of the following skills:

• Modelling - Creating 3D models such as character, props and environment
• Texturing - Creating and applying textures
• Surfacing - Able to create and apply shaders is a plus
• Animation - Creating rigging and animations to different models
• Integration - Integrate and test created assets autonomously on the target hardware

How to Apply

The closing date for this position is 1 February 2010.

Interested applicants should submit the relevant documents:

• Cover letter and resume
• Expected salary and earliest start date
• Demo materials/portfolio/links showing related work experiences in games or media
• References and testimonials

Please note that GAMBIT is not responsible for the return of any sample submissions (ie. video tapes, CDs, portfolios, etc.).

Please send all submissions to the following address:

Email	sg.gambit.jobs@gmail.com
Mail	1 Coleman Street #09-06 The Adelphi Singapore 179803

Please indicate job position desired in your application email/mail package.

Successful applicants will be notified within one month of application. Thank you.

The Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab (GAMBIT) is looking for a programmer who can develop technical design specification and implementation and give creative ideas toward the games under development. He/she needs to be adaptable to changes and work collaboratively as a team player with: game producer, artists, designers, and quality assurance testers.

We welcome candidates with a passion for games, a strong portfolio, and relevant skills to apply.

Background

Information about the Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab can be found at http://gambit.mit.edu.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years game industry or related programming experience is preferred
• Able to work closely with designers, artists, and programmers to develop compelling technology that enables innovative game systems and features
• Required to architect, program and optimize codes in existing or new systems, and with a focus on one or more game related specialties
• Write clear, maintainable, portable code
• Self motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently, and produces high quality work
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to accurately assess time requirements and complexity of assigned systems
• Must be able to design systems thoroughly and break into manageable tasks
• Team player, with a passion for games/game development
• Applicants should be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident

Pluses

• Plays all kinds of digital game (e.g. PC games/Console games etc.)
• Strong interest in prototyping new gameplay features
• Strong desire to work collaboratively with animators, artists, and designers
• Has exposure/experience working in an Agile Development environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with C#/C++
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Comfortable working within an existing code base
• Demonstrate knowledge of software engineering practices
• Expertise in C#/C++ and object-oriented design principles
• Expertise and passion in one or more of the following areas:
  • AI
  • User Interfaces
  • General Gameplay
  • Graphics Engineering

How to Apply

The closing date for this position is 1 February 2010.

Interested applicants should submit the relevant documents:

• Cover letter and resume
• Expected salary and earliest start date
• Demo materials/portfolio/links showing related work experiences in games or media
• References and testimonials

Please note that GAMBIT is not responsible for the return of any sample submissions (ie. video tapes, CDs, portfolios, etc.).

Please send all submissions to the following address:

Email	sg.gambit.jobs@gmail.com
Mail	1 Coleman Street #09-06 The Adelphi Singapore 179803

Please indicate job position desired in your application email/mail package.

Successful applicants will be notified within one month of application. Thank you.