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This is a 12- month contract. This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Insomniac Games is looking for a VFX Artist. In this role the VFX Artist is responsible for creating VFX to work and assist in gameplay, environments, and cinematics of games. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Creates, designs, and implements real-time particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements. Placing of visual FX across all areas of the game, including environmental and gameplay FX, and cinematics. Create FX textures (color, normal, specular, ambient occlusion, height, and incandescent maps.) Possesses at least an intermediate ability to navigate and use DCC software such as Maya, Houdini, or equivalent. Creates FX shaders with node-based shader networks. Creates simple geometry and UV sets. Possesses an intermediate foundation in computer graphics fundamentals and artistic analysis Optimizes FX for framerate and memory. Collaborates with other development departments to ensure that FX are implemented appropriately in the game engine. Understands and adds to the overall art style of game. Orchestrates FX events involving layering and timing of different FX to create a believable scene. Demonstrated professionalism in attendance, communication, reading comprehension, receiving feedback and working in a production setting. Other duties may be assigned Reasoning Ability : Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Computer Skills : Proficient in Maya, competent working with joints and locators, keyframing, rigid body simulations, hard surface modeling, and UV mapping. Proficient in Photoshop for painting and editing textures. Proficient with node- based shader networks. Knowledge of other visual e

Level Up Your Career with Zynga! At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition. From thrilling casino spins to epic strategy battles, mind-bending puzzles, and social word challenges, our diverse game portfolio has something for everyone. Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of Thrones Slots Casino™, Wizard of Oz Slots™, Hit it Rich! Slots™, Wonka Slots™, Top Eleven™, Toon Blast™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, CSR Racing™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, Match Factory™, and Color Block Jam™—plus many more! Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can take your career to the next level. Join us and be part of the play! We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join us at NaturalMotion to help build a new, unannounced mobile free-to-play action game. We embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role, you would work 2 days per week in our London office and the remaining days at home. What You’ll Do: Work closely with a multi-disciplined team (Design, Art, Programming & Analytics) to design, scope and implement core features that result in an outstanding gameplay experience for our players and positively inflect metrics. Own and manage the live operations schedule, ensuring best-in-class execution. Emphasis on attention to detail, proactive communication, and measurable results. Support the leadership team in defining and iterating upon the game’s business strategy to build a robust product roadmap for development a

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. Lifecycle Marketing Specialist San Mateo, CA / Hybrid The Lifecycle Marketing team is part of the broader Global Media and Omnichannel Marketing function within PlayStation and is responsible for implementing multi-channel digital programs and campaigns developing a relevant dialogue with tens of millions of customers across the globe. We are advocates for the player . Crafting unforgettable digital experiences that fulfill player curiosity, boost gameplay and drive revenue. We use data-driven insights to build one-to-one relationships and personali z ed journeys with players across web , email, mobile and on-console. The Lifecycle Marketing Specialist role is responsible for delivering lifecycle campaigns head to tail including planning, testing, executing and measurement specifically for Live Service and franchise titles . This creative and innovative individual will work closely with our Creative Studio, Data Science, Audience & Measurement and Marketing teams across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Together, we are on a mission to redefine owned channel marketing and its relationship to company growth and player engagement. Main responsibilities: Build, configure, test, QA and launch multi-channel campaigns and automated jou

We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime. At Wizards of the Coast, we harness the power of imagination and connection to create unforgettable experiences. We create entertainment that inspires creativity, sparks passion, forges friendships, and fosters communities around the globe. In every pursuit our mission is to inspire a lifetime love of games. Whether it's through the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering®, the rich storytelling of Dungeons & Dragons®, or our AAA digital game studios, we build worlds that bring people together, spark creativity, and fuel adventure. As we continue to grow and explore new realms, we're seeking passionate, curious, and innovative minds to join the adventure. Skeleton Key is a game development studio and division of Wizards of the Coast. We are a group of people who are guided by the belief that by empowering our teams and providing the necessary time, tools, and support we can foster a creative culture where everyone can do their best work. Skeleton Key is headquartered in Austin, TX, and we’re building out a new, growing studio in Montreal, QC. We’re looking for a talented UI Programmer with a passion for creating intuitive, responsive game interfaces. You’ll join our Montreal team to implement and connect UI features in Unreal Engine, helping bring our first AAA game to life. What You'll Do: Implement and hook up game UI using Unreal UMG and Blueprints. Connect menus, HUDs, and widgets to gameplay systems and data. Build reusable UI components and support established UI frameworks. Implement navigation and input for controller,

We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime. At Wizards of the Coast, we harness the power of imagination and connection to create unforgettable experiences. We create entertainment that inspires creativity, sparks passion, forges friendships, and fosters communities around the globe. In every pursuit our mission is to inspire a lifetime love of games. Whether it's through the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering®, the rich storytelling of Dungeons & Dragons®, or our AAA digital game studios, we build worlds that bring people together, spark creativity, and fuel adventure. As we continue to grow and explore new realms, we're seeking passionate, curious, and innovative minds to join the adventure. Skeleton Key is a game development studio and division of Wizards of the Coast. We are a group of people who are guided by the belief that by empowering our teams and providing the necessary time, tools, and support we can foster a creative culture where everyone can do their best work. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Gameplay Designer with a passion for creating compelling combat, enemies, and encounters, to join our Montreal team and help bring our first AAA game to life. What You'll Do: Design, implement, and tune enemies, abilities, and combat behaviors. Create NPC AI using Unreal Engine tools and visual scripting. Build engaging encounter compositions that support pacing and progression. Take gameplay features from prototype through implementation and polish. Balance combat difficulty, enemy roles, and player-facing feedback. Collaborate with design, animation, e

We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime. At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our extremely popular TCG in Japan - Duel Masters - and our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in! This Senior Game Editor position draws on your mastery of the Japanese language, drive for thoroughness and consistency, and love of collaboration. Our team of outstanding editors collaborates to ensure that all text elements of Duel Masters card sets and related materials meet our quality standards for gameplay, player experience, rules accuracy, grammar, punctuation, and clarity. At Wizards, we believe diversity of experience is fundamental to creating accessible and fun gaming experiences for all of our players. We encourage everyone to consider being a part of our team. *Please submit any work portfolio as cover letter attachment* What You'll Do: Craft the language of Duel Masters. Lead the team of internal and external editors plus the rules manager, owning the presentation and technical implementation of each new card's wording in Japanese. Ensure all cards and mechanics in upcoming releases adhere to the team’s current philosophies, balancing historical precedents with innovation and player understanding. Make the final call on all text for cards and packaging. Support creative text development. Collaborate with the teams providing creative and gameplay goals of each

You’re Better Off at Topgolf ⛳ At Topgolf, we believe in the unlimited power of play to drive fun, connection, and innovation. Whether you work behind the scenes or directly engage with Players, your role is key in bringing players together and redefining entertainment. We’re seeking fun-loving playmakers who are serious about delivering excellence and results—but who don’t take themselves too seriously. If you thrive in a popular, collaborative environment focused on creativity and incredible experiences, Topgolf is the place for you. Grow your career, make an impact, and let your individuality and ideas fuel your success! What We’re Seeking Does hearing your favorite song make you spontaneously break out in dance? Does making someone else’s day special give you all the feels? Do you love waking up knowing no two days will look the same? If you answered yes, you’re the one we’ve been looking for! What’s In It for You Cha-ching: Earn up to $20.00/hour based on previous work experience Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, free mental well-being platform—and that’s just for starters for those who qualify Flexibility: Day, night, and weekend shifts available for both part-time and full-time seekers Perks: FREE gameplay, discounted food and retail items, and free weekly chef-curated family meals Career Growth: We don’t just say we offer career growth—we have countless examples of Playmakers who have skyrocketed within Topgolf Lots of Fun: What else would you expect from a company that’s focused on the Unlimited Power of Play? What You’ll Need to Succeed as a Kitchen Supervisor Resilient: You maintain a positive attitude, stay calm under pressure, and thrive in a popular, high-energy environment. Becau

Insomniac is looking for a new Lead Systems Designer. This role is accountable for the quality and on-time delivery of all design systems for a large-scale game production, as well as the direct management, mentorship, and growth of a small Systems Design team. Duties will be split between management and hands-on design as needed. The ideal candidates are self-driven, focused on practical, high-quality execution, and will strive to create an environment in continuous improvement – both on screen and our staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for managing, mentoring, and directing a team of Systems Designers, including regular coaching, career development, and performance management. Serves as hiring manager for Systems Designers. Oversees and directly works on the design, prototyping, iteration and polish of gameplay systems such as player mechanics, non-combat systems, world simulation, economy, progression, or game balance. May lead one or more development pods of cross-discipline contributors. Directly prototypes, implements, and iterates on gameplay systems through proprietary internal tools and scripting systems. Fosters a strong environment of creative collaboration across all disciplines. Works directly with Gameplay Programming counterparts to best leverage skills and creativity across both departments for systems design and implementation. Writes and regularly updates clear gameplay system documentation detailing the scope and feature set for gameplay features. Creates tutorial videos and documentation to support systems. Works with Project Management to plan and maintain the systems design schedule, set priorities, plan milestones, and assign work to Systems Designers. Proactively communicates across the team to create alignment among stakeholders and clarity about status, direction, and dependencies. Regularly reviews design work in progress, proactively gathers feedback, and drives iteration and q

Job Overview Wargaming is looking for an experienced Game Design Director to join the World of Warships team , reporting to the WoWS Franchise Director. World of Warships is a globally recognized free-to-play naval combat game enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. Developed by an international team, the game continues to evolve through new features, content, and experiences created for its passionate global community. As Game Design Director, you will define and champion the long-term creative vision for World of Warships. You will work in close partnership with Product Development and Publishing to ensure a cohesive player experience and align creative direction with the product roadmap, player expectations, and business goals. What will you do? Drive the Game Design direction and translate the product strategy into clear gameplay priorities and quality standards. Define, communicate, and maintain the creative vision and experience pillars for World of Warships. Work closely game designers, providing creative direction, feedback, and guidance to ensure alignment with the product vision. Collaborate with Product Development and Publishing to align creative decisions with the product roadmap, audience strategy, and business goals. Review and validate major gameplay features, systems, content, and design deliverables. Balance creative ambition with scope, technology, timelines, player needs, and production realities. Us e player feedback, research, market insights, and product data to make design decisions. Represent the creative and Game Design vision to senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partne rs. Foster a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and constructive feedback. What are we looking for? Significant experience as a Creati

Job Overview Wargaming is looking for an experienced Game Design Director to join the World of Warships team , reporting to the WoWS Franchise Director. World of Warships is a globally recognized free-to-play naval combat game enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. Developed by an international team, the game continues to evolve through new features, content, and experiences created for its passionate global community. As Game Design Director, you will define and champion the long-term creative vision for World of Warships. You will work in close partnership with Product Development and Publishing to ensure a cohesive player experience and align creative direction with the product roadmap, player expectations, and business goals. What will you do? Drive the Game Design direction and translate the product strategy into clear gameplay priorities and quality standards. Define, communicate, and maintain the creative vision and experience pillars for World of Warships. Work closely game designers, providing creative direction, feedback, and guidance to ensure alignment with the product vision. Collaborate with Product Development and Publishing to align creative decisions with the product roadmap, audience strategy, and business goals. Review and validate major gameplay features, systems, content, and design deliverables. Balance creative ambition with scope, technology, timelines, player needs, and production realities. Us e player feedback, research, market insights, and product data to make design decisions. Represent the creative and Game Design vision to senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partne rs. Foster a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and constructive feedback. What are we looking for? Significant experience as a Creati

We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime. At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in! Magic’s future depends on welcoming new players and helping them build a lasting connection with the game. As the Innovation Designer for New Player Growth, you will do the hands-on design work behind new products and experiences that make Magic easier to discover, learn, and enjoy. You will turn early ideas into tangible concepts that teams can play, test, and improve. Your work will include light game design, rapid prototyping, and player testing. You will explore introductory products, solo and cooperative experiences, new ways to learn, and offerings that extend beyond traditional Magic products. Working closely with the Product Architect, you will translate growth priorities and player insights into experiences that welcome broader audiences. You will also partner with Game Design, Consumer Insights, Creative Design, Digital, and Production to move promising concepts from discovery toward launch. What You’ll Do: Design and prototype new physical, digital, and connected products that help people begin and continue their Magic journey. Apply game design principles to develop gameplay concepts, learning experiences, rules, content structures, and new modes of play. Explore product forms, play patterns, partnerships, and occasi

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. Global Content Communications Senior Specialist San Mateo, CA (Collab) Role Overview Within Global Content Communications, this role will help shape how PlayStation collaborates with game publishers and developers, and will take a prominent role in planning, creating, and managing content focused on third-party titles published on PlayStation. Our goal is to elevate our third-party partners and create the most engaging content for gamers around the world. This role will identify and develop content opportunities around exciting upcoming games of all shapes and sizes working with Sony Interactive Entertainment's Global Developer and Publisher Relations team as well as external studios and publishers. Content types will include news articles on PlayStation.Blog, as well as gameplay videos and other socially optimized content for PlayStation social channels including Instagram, TikTok, and more. The ideal candidate will combine deep knowledge of the games industry with strong content-creation instincts, social media expertise, and an ability to build trusted relationships with internal teams and external partners. The role will sit within Global Content Communications and partner closely with teams across Sony Interactive, including Global Communications, Glob

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. This is a 4-month contract. This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Capture Artist to join our team on a temporary contract basis to support the creation of marketing and promotional materials, in addition to in game and social content. The Capture Artist will be responsible for capturing high-quality gameplay footage and screenshots that showcase gameplay features and game modes. This role requires a strong understanding of video game mechanics, visual storytelling, and production workflows. The ideal candidate is passionate about gaming and possesses excellent attention to detail, an eye for good shot composition and can work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities Capture high-quality gameplay footage and screenshots across various game modes and gameplay scenarios. Create visually compelling gameplay moments that highlight key features, mechanics, and player experiences. Stage and execute specific gameplay scenarios based on creative briefs and marketing requirements. Technical Operations Work with debug game builds and capture hardware. Operate various recording devices to capture gameplay. Confi

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. This is a 4-month contract. This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Capture Artist to join our team on a temporary contract basis to support the creation of marketing and promotional materials, in addition to in game and social content. The Capture Artist will be responsible for capturing high-quality gameplay footage and screenshots that showcase gameplay features and game modes. This role requires a strong understanding of video game mechanics, visual storytelling, and production workflows. The ideal candidate is passionate about gaming and possesses excellent attention to detail, an eye for good shot composition, and can work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities Capture high-quality gameplay footage and screenshots across various game modes and gameplay scenarios. Create visually compelling gameplay moments that highlight key features, mechanics, and player experiences. Stage and execute specific gameplay scenarios based on creative briefs and marketing requirements. Technical Operations Work with debug game builds and capture hardware. Operate various recording devices to capture gameplay. Configure and manage recording

Level Up Your Career with Zynga! At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition. From thrilling casino spins to epic strategy battles, mind-bending puzzles, and social word challenges, our diverse game portfolio has something for everyone. Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of Thrones Slots Casino™, Wizard of Oz Slots™, Hit it Rich! Slots™, Wonka Slots™, Top Eleven™, Toon Blast™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, CSR Racing™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, Match Factory™, and Color Block Jam™—plus many more! Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can take your career to the next level. Join us and be part of the play! Position Overview: The Senior Director, Data Platform will lead Zynga's centralized data platform and product strategy, managing one of the largest data footprints in the gaming industry—billions of daily gameplay events flowing through a cloud-native stack spanning real-time ingestion, a petabyte-scale warehouse, experimentation, and a self-serve metrics and AI platform. Operating with high autonomy and direct executive sponsorship, you will act as a pathfinder: empowering our global studios to extract maximum value from central data and transforming the group to an AI-first way of working. This highly visible role is based in Toronto and partners closely with studio leaders, central teams, and executives across Zynga's global labels. Relocation support is available. What You'll Do: Craft data product strategy: