GameMaker Developer

Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 15 countries and expertise in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.

We’re looking for a GameMaker Developer who is self-motivated, goal-orientated, and a strong team player. The ideal candidate will have extensive full-time GameMaker programming experience in games. As a GameMaker Developer, you will be contributing on the gameplay development of a game title. This includes design, development, coding, testing, and debugging. You will also estimate task completion and write technical design documents.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

• Implement and update features within GameMaker projects.
• Write clean reusable GML code.
• Collaborate with design to implement new features in GameMaker projects.
• Help design the architecture solutions required for the project.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a GameMaker Game Developer.
• Very strong skills in GameMaker.
• Capable of driving a feature by yourself, talking to everyone that’s needed to get the job done.
• Very strong debugging skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to new technological changes as per project need.
• A passion for video games.

DESIRABLE PLUSES:

• Involved in the development of at least one large game title from A-Z.
• At least 1 GameMaker game released on consoles or mobile..
• Solid technical foundation (e.g. Computer Science / Maths Degree or equivalent).

Benefits

• Permanently remote position.
• An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
• Be part of an international Group with offices worldwide.
• Career growth and development.
• Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• An inclusive culture and open communication.

At Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high-quality work on any platform, whether it be on a console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.

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