Contract - QA Tester

 We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Tester for our Halifax studio, for a fixed-term contract with an anticipated end date of September 2013. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing the features of our pre-released games and applications, reporting the bugs and problems, and verifying that the fixes produced by the designers, programmers, and artists have corrected the noted issues. 

Game Economy Designer

Do you have the drive necessary to create the next amazing player experiences? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? We have what you are looking for - we are currently looking for an experienced game economy designer to join our team! 

We are currently looking for an experienced game economy designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have shipped two or more titles and has at least three years of experience as a designer in the games industry.  This is a fast-paced and collaborative environment so being a team player is a key quality. Our ideal candidate has a strong systems-design background, and experience taking a game vision from the production phase through to final.  

Gameplay Programmer

We have an opening for a Gameplay Programmer!  

We are looking for someone who can create high performance, robust code to help bring fantastic game concepts to life.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the creation, modification and maintenance of game code and supporting tools. As a Gameplay Programmer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high quality game systems. You will collaborate with programmers and designers to develop game features and functionality in a relaxing and fun environment!

P/T Controller

Do you love working in a fun and rewarding environment?

Do you have a passion for finance and working with numbers? 

We have the position for you! We are looking for a part time controller for our Halifax office!

Longtail Studios Halifax is looking for a Part-Time Controller to join our team.  The position will require the successful candidate to work two days per week in the office.  The ideal candidate will be passionate about all areas of finance including financial statements, managing local accounting process and payroll, completing local audits, income tax as well as reporting to the head office in New York.
 

FX Artist

We are currently looking for an FX Artist to work on an exhilarating new project. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the Art Director and Lead Artist to help create jaw-dropping effects that maintain a coherent vision of the game’s stylized look and feel.

UI Artist

We are currently looking for a UI Artist  to develop, document, and aid in the implementation of feature and UI design for our games. This position will be a temporary contract reporting to the Art Director.

Associate Producer

Are you looking for a new and exciting experience? Do you have the skills to drive a project’s vision in order to make the best games? 

Longtail Producers work across all Studio disciplines and departments to ensure that projects stay on schedule by removing and addressing obstacles in front of the development team and ensure they are handled properly and efficiently.  

This position relies heavily on interpersonal and organizational skills, along with an ability to manage, motivate and provide direction for diverse teams.