Boston Post Mortem Jobs

[part-time] Marketing Intern at Tencent Boston

2012-05-03 18:28:30

Location: Concord, MA
URL: http://www.tencentboston.com

Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Tencent Boston is a premier game development studio led by industry veterans that are driving the creation of world class online games for a global audience. We are a division of Tencent Inc., one of the largest internet companies in the world. For nearly 500 million people Tencent is the internet offering portal, shopping, community and entertainment services. We are right in the middle of one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing game markets in the world and we are looking for outstanding individuals with passion, talent and a team focused mindset.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:
The marketing intern will have a hands-on learning opportunity, working with the marketing team on an existing game project. Tencent Boston will provide relevant documentation and intern performance evaluation to aid in achievement of educational credit.

This marketing internship will work on various tasks analyzing the online gaming industry worldwide. This role will also include exciting marketing activities to promote game titles to the market using the latest social networking services and techniques.

Responsibilities the student may have the chance to be involved in:
• Playing games to learn about popular features and functions,
• Investigate customer trends including associated markets such as social networking service
• Conducting research on various participants in the market
• Assisting with content and feature enhancement to the website and various other related tasks.
• Will be given tasks and asked to take initiative to complete the work with minimal support.

Requirements:
• Marketing focused course of study
• Strong organization and problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to take and apply direction
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Comfortable working in a flexible and fun environment with creative and technically oriented co-workers.

Pluses:
• Familiarity with online, casual and social games
• Familiarity with social networking services

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[full-time] Design Intern at Tencent Boston

2012-03-30 14:47:20

Location: Concord, MA
URL: http://www.tencentboston.com

Description:

DESIGN INTERNSHIP

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:
The design intern will have a hands-on learning opportunity, working with designers on an existing game project, experiencing the processes of gameplay implementation, polishing, balancing, and tuning. Tencent Boston will provide relevant documentation and intern performance evaluation to aid in achievement of educational credit.

Responsibilities the student may have the chance to be involved in:
• Populating scenes with enemies and environment objects to create exciting and challenging gameplay
• Working with other designers to playtest, analyze and iterate on scenes to identify what is fun and where the levels can be improved
• Incorporating feedback from development team and playtesters to improve the level design

Requirements:
• Familiarity with a 3D engine, preferably Unity
• Strong organization and problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to take and apply direction
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Familiarity with industry standards for level design

Pluses:
• Previous level design experience
• Familiarity with online, casual and social games

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[full-time] Design/QA for PS3 & handheld games at Creat Studios

2012-03-21 20:45:45

Location: Canton, MA
URL: http://www.creatstudios.com/

Description:

Creat Studios is a major publisher on Playstation Network, with over 20 games online right now.

We are offering a unique internship opportunity for a motivated individual to cut their teeth at an established game studio, gaining valuable experience for the future. You will be assisting in level design, scripting and testing of exciting new games coming to PSN and handheld devices!

Please note that this internship includes a 3 month evaluation period that is unpaid.

Requirements
• Some previous experience designing and scripting game levels.
• Something to show from a student/enthusiast project (we like to be impressed)
• Love to play, analyze and critique games
• Analytical by nature with a willingness to learn!

Preferred
• Beta testing experience
• Interested in puzzle games
• Experience using a major scripting language (e.g. LUA, VBScript, UnrealScript)

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[part-time] Marketing Intern at Tencent Boston

2011-12-13 21:35:51

Location: Concord, MA
URL: http://www.tencentboston.com

Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Tencent Boston is a premier game development studio led by industry veterans that are driving the creation of world class online games for a global audience. We are a division of Tencent Inc., one of the largest internet companies in China. For nearly 500 million people Tencent is the internet offering portal, shopping, community and entertainment services. We are right in the middle of one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing game markets in the world and we are looking for outstanding individuals with passion, talent and a team focused mindset.

Job Description:
This marketing internship will work on various tasks analyzing the online gaming industry worldwide. Activities will include playing online games of all kinds to learn about popular features and functions, investigate customer trends including associated markets such as social networking service, conducting research on various participants in the market, assisting with focus groups and content planning to the studio website and various other tasks.

Qualifications:
Marketing focused course of study and a solid understanding of the concepts behind the job requirements is desired. The ability to be given a task and take initiative to complete the work with minimal support. Comfort working in a flexible and fun environment with creative and technically oriented co-workers. Familiarity with computer games and online games is a strong plus.

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[freelance] 3D Environment Artist at MARI Artz

2011-12-13 14:33:24

Location: Anywhere
Description:

We are looking for a talented 3D environment artist to work on spec on our mobile adventure project. Applicants should have and know how to use Autodesk Maya. We communicate online and through meetings throughout Massachusetts.

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[part-time] Harmonix Artist Internships at Harmonix Music Systems

2011-11-09 15:21:00

Location: Cambridge, MA
URL: http://www.harmonixmusic.com

Description:

HARMONIX Game Artist Internship
Harmonix is seeking talented art students or recent graduates with 3D modeling and texture skills as well as drawing and concept art background. Ideal candidates will have a passion for games and a strong work ethic; able to balance workloads between art school and a part time, in-house internship. Artists with game engine experience such as Unreal or Unity3D are preferred.

HARMONIX Animator Internship
Harmonix is seeking talented art students or recent graduates with 3D bi-pedal character animation skills. Ideal candidates will have a passion for games and a strong work ethic; able to balance workloads between art school and a part time, in-house internship. Animators with motion capture experience and/or Motion Builder are preferred.

Job Requirements
Onsite work during business hours (10AM-6PM)
20 hours per week
On the job training provided
Workstation and work facilities provided
Student credit or hourly wage negotiable

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[freelance] Concept Artist at MARI Artz

2011-10-11 19:08:27

Location: Anywhere
Description:

We are looking for a talented concept artist for our anime style RPG project. Applicants should feel comfortable with characters, environments, and working in the anime style. For the time being, this is a free gig. We communicate online and through bi-weekly meetings throughout Massachusetts.

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[freelance] 3D Animator at MARI Artz

2011-10-11 19:06:58

Location: Anywhere
Description:

We are looking for a talented 3D animator for our RPG project that has and knows how to use Autodesk Maya. For the time being, this is a free gig. We communicate online and through bi-weekly meetings throughout Massachusetts.

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[full-time] Scripting/QA for PS3 & handheld games at Creat Studios, Inc

2011-06-14 17:41:17

Location: Canton, MA
URL: http://www.creatstudios.com

Description:

Creat Studios is a major publisher on Playstation Network, with over 20 games online right now.

We are offering a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to cut their teeth at an established game studio, gaining valuable experience for the future. You will be assisting in the design, scripting and testing of exciting new games coming to PSN and handheld devices!

Requirements

Experience using a major scripting language (e.g. LUA, VBScript, UnrealScript)
Something to show from a student/enthusiast project (we like to be impressed)
Love to play, analyze and critique games

Analytic by nature with a willingness to learn!

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[full-time] Art/QA internship making PS3 games at Creat Studios Inc

2011-02-15 04:10:39

Location: Canton, MA
URL: http://www.creatstudios.com

Description:

Creat Studios, Inc. is a premier publisher of downloadable games for the Playstation Network.

We’re looking for motivated, creative and analytical people who can learn the trade while getting involved in the cut-and-thrust of real, live game development!

Desired
Photoshop expertise and strong 2D drawing skills.
Some Autodesk Maya and/or 3DS Max experience.
Willingness to both learn and contribute!

Timeline
3 month internship, after that see how we go.

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