Internship at Nimbus

Scope

• Design and develop the original concept
• Construct level structure
• Write storyline, character bios, dialogue, plot points, game objective
• Storyboard the action of the game
• Conceive every element of the game including rules, setting, objects, vehicles, weapons, flora, fauna, etc, 
• Direct action sequences
• Define user interface, menus and controls
• Generate the Game Design Document (GDD)
• Develop early prototypes
• Decide on the devices and platforms on which the game is played 
• Define the user experience 
• Work with programmers to design the back end of the game
• Research target audience to understand what they want in the game
• Create storyboards and write scripts
• Lead the development process
• Produce sound effects, dialogue, musical score, sound mix and sound edit
• Manage quality assurance testing, and follow up on feedback
• Oversee the marketing and distribution roll-out
• Ongoing development and versions of the game

Skills

• Creativity – designing the world of the game, characters, storyline, visual style
• Strong analytical mind
• Programming skills
• Solid knowledge of the gaming industry, how games work and the latest trends
• Good communication skills – liaising between departments and ensuring they are communicating effectively between each other
• Leadership skills – managing the production process, scheduling, budgeting, keeping all the departments on track 
• Technical knowledge – understanding the software and systems that bring the game to life
• Focus – the ability to think about the big picture while dealing with the daily production issues that arise.

Tools

• Unreal Engine
• Unity
• 3D Studio Max
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Substance Painter
• C
• C++

Scope

• Liaising with lead designers and developers regarding the style and feel of the game
• Researching references and resources required to produce the assets of the game
• Sketching concept designs and key elements of the visual style
• Building 3D models of all assets in line with the technical limits of the game engine
• Applying textures to all visual elements
• Adding lighting and shading effects to all elements, ensuring consistency in color, intensity and lighting levels
• Animating characters and creatures
• Integrating special effects to textures, scenes and events, including muzzle flashes, weather effects, particle systems, sparking wires, smoke, haze, billowing dust, steam vents, explosions, etc
• Creating sound effects, conducting audio mixes and design
• Designing promotional materials, packages, posters and websites for the launch of the game
• Producing prototypes for testing
• Working with motion capture
• Maintaining production documentation
• Advising on new technologies
• Problem solving both creative and technical issues
• Adhering to the production schedule
• Curating and cataloguing of the asset library
• Designing with the user experience in mind

Skills

• Training in game art and animation
• Knowledge of lighting, perspective, material finishes and special effects
• Cinematic eye for lighting and shading
• Strong drawing skills, ability to visualize and design from abstract ideas
• Solid knowledge of game genres and latest trends in gaming
• Ability to work from storyboards 
• Advanced understanding of visual language – texture, color, dimension, scale, perspective, shade, composition depth of field, proportion, spatial awareness, etc
• Talent for visual storytelling
• 3D modeling skills
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D animation, and familiarity with the principles of animation 
• Systematic and logical work practices
• Working knowledge of industry standard software and ongoing professional development
• Team player, ability to work independently
• Experience in working with audio files
• Ability to create special effects
• Knowledge of anatomy, zoology, layout design, texturing and asset creation
• Ability to take on constructive criticism and delivering amendments based on feedback
• Used to working under pressure and consistently meeting deadlines

Tools

• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects
• Maya
• Blender
• 3D Studio Max
• Mudbox
• Zbrush
• Substance Painter
• CAD
• Quixel
• TVPaint
• ToonBoom Harmony
• CelAction
• Unreal Engine
• Houdini

Scope

• Liaising with game designers and developers in setting up technical resources.
• Researching and developing the suite of software and platforms that will be used to support the game
• Ensuring the game design is fully realized and performs to maximum capacity
• Creating procedures and production documents
• Working to tight schedules and keep to budget
• Producing prototypes in the early stages of production
• Conducting quality assurance tests and respond to feedback
• Collaborating with all departments to smooth over technical issues, problem solve and create solutions during the production pipeline process
• Responding to the technical needs of all departments
• Working in teams towards common goals
• Providing ongoing tech support after the game has been launched, work on upgrades to the game

Skills

• Training in computer science or computer programming
• Problem solving skills
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D animation software
• Familiar with the game production pipeline process
• Passion for video games and experience with gaming
• Interpersonal skills to deal with creative and production teams
• Team player, ability to work independently
• Analytical mindset
• Able to keep on schedule and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Creative problem solving skills
• Expert knowledge of technical and software advancements in the gaming industry
• Knowledge of gaming genres and trends

Tools

• C
• C++
• C#
• Unreal Engine
• Unity

Scope

• Social media marketing
• Connecting with influencers
• Content marketing
• Search advertising
• Email marketing
• Mobile marketing
• Develop a game marketing strategy that will help you attract and retain players in a competitive market.
• Implement targeted marketing campaigns that will drive player engagement and bring commercial results.
• Build hype for your game launch to increase user acquisition.
• Drive the company’s media strategy and execute PR campaigns for brand awareness.
• Identifying the right influencers to bring onboard for video game marketing. The right partnership with relevant influencers will help you reach a wider audience. Your marketing manager should identify social media celebrities who match your brand values and goals for your influencer marketing campaign. 

Skills

• Marketing: think creatively and analytically, create engaging content, understand who a game is for and how to reach them
• Social media: use social media platforms and scheduling software
• Communication: write compelling copy, engage people from a wide range of backgrounds
• Knowledge of games industry: have a wide range of knowledge of different games and platforms in relevant genres, keep up to date with latest trends
• Budget handling:  handle a significant budget and work within it.

Tools

• Social media scheduling, automation and profile management (HootSuite)
• Content creation (Giphy, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, Adobe Spark)
• Email marketing and subscription management (MailChimp)
• Advertising platforms (Google Ads, Facebook, YouTube)
• Project management software (Microsoft Project, JIRA, Trello)
• Data reporting and analysis (Google Analytics)