We have four three-month paid positions which we are looking to fill with three programmers and an assistant producer – details below. We may also take on a few unpaid placement for those less experienced or with other games skillsets who are just keen to gain the experience.

Games Programmers (must have graduated within the last two years)
We are looking for experienced games programmers, with the ability to self manage and a drive to contribute creatively as well as technically. The programmers will work in Ideonic HQ (Newcastle) as part of a small team. They will need to be able to utilise the expertise of others as well as being able to contribute back to the group.

Responsibilities will include:
• Designing and rapid prototyping gameplay components
• Cross-platform games development using C# and Unity3D (PC, Wii, iPhone)
• Coordinating with and reporting to the Production Assistant and the team at Ideonic

Required Skills:
• Experience working with Unity3D is ideal, alternatively programming skills in C# and experience working with games engines.
• The ability to learn new skills and technologies really quickly
• Strong knowledge of Object Orientated Games Programming
• Good ideas and ambition to push new boundaries

Bonus Skills:
• Experience working with kids or making games for kids

Assistant Producer (must have graduated within the last two years)
We require an assistant producer to manage day-to-day production and quality assurance on the project. They need to have the ability to manage themselves and organise a small team of programmers. They will work in Ideonic HQ (Newcastle) as part of a small team and need to have the drive to contribute to all areas of the project. They need to be able to harness the expertise and enthusiasm of others as well as being able to contribute back to the group.

Responsibilities will include:
• Day-to-day management of the project including scheduling and tracking
• Managing code and project documentation and reporting
• Assuring Quality on the project through testing and quality control procedures
• Coordinating with and reporting to the team at Ideonic

Required Skills:
• Experience managing a games development project
• Experience of quality control
• The ability to learn new skills and technologies really quickly
• Good technical understanding and the ability to coordinate with the programming team
• Good ideas and ambition to push new boundaries

Bonus Skills:
• Experience working with kids or making games for kids

Interested? Drop us an email to hr@ideonic.com and tell us why you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Education is broken and we need a gameplay mechanic to help us fix it. We’re looking for a games programmer – passionate about games and eager to make a difference – to join us at Ideonic HQ on our mission to change the world.

Salary: Dependent upon experience

(No agencies please)

Responsibilities will vary but will generally include:

• Cross-platform games development (web, desktop, console, mobile)
• Taking gaming principles and applying them to web and software development
• Designing and rapid prototyping new gameplay systems and ideas

Required Skills:

• The ability to learn new skills and technologies really quickly
• Strong knowledge of Object Orientated Games Programming
• Good ideas and ambition to push new boundaries
• Knowledge of Adobe Flash/Flex

Bonus Skills:

• Experience working with young people
• Knowledge of Web Development

We’re really open about applications, skills and passion are more important to us than years of experience, so send us a CV, covering letter, work examples and anything else you think demonstrates your suitability – hr@ideonic.com