Contract Game Scripter

The Game Scripter will leverage proven skills architecting and implementing scripted game projects, specifically in Action script 2.0 and/or LUA paired with a strong sense of solid software design. The qualified candidate will have experience working with all disciplines; working closely with programmers to create new game play features and closely with designers to help provision and craft their ideas. We foster a highly collaborative working environment where you can both express your skills and learn from industry veterans. The full-time contract programming position will start as soon as we find the right candidate and continue for next 2-3 months while working a high profile game in partnership with a top-tier publisher. You’ll be involved in creating a great game as part of great team for a great publisher using state-of-the-art techniques!

Key Skills and Experience:

1. Familiarity and desire to work within an “agile” development environment (scrum).
2. Prior experience creating a variety of game-play systems within Action Script 2.0 or LUA.
3. Experience working with other game engines using C/C++ and other scripting languages is ideal.
4. A desire to work within most areas of game play development; game systems, game features and content authoring solutions, GUI and UI programming.
5. Strong software design sense paired with an eye for creating robust and optimized code.
6. Experience finding the right balance between scripting & native code programming.
7. Experience and desire to work with flash authoring tools (Flash CS3).

Qualifications:

1. Essential programming experience working with Action Script 2.0 or LUA is a must.
2. Professional experience in a similar role is a bonus
3. Excellent communication, time-management & organizational skills
4. Task driven, self-motivated & proactive
5. Actively pursues and accepts direction
6. Strong collaborative and interpersonal abilities
7. A desire to work with programmer and non-programmer disciplines in order to create a highly original and compelling experience!

Planet Moon Studios treasures personality, experience, initiative, and know-how. Over the years we have assembled a cadre of hand-picked gaming veterans and created a culture of professionalism and a healthy pursuit of life. If a creative environment and dedicated craftsmanship sound appealing, this might be the perfect place for you.

We offer competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work on highly creative projects paired with top-tier publishers. We are located in downtown San Francisco, California.

To apply, please send resume with cover letter to:
2010_ cgs@planetmoon.com