Razorworks is an established games development studio. Over the past 11 years we have worked
in genres as diverse as flight simulation, car racing, retro gaming and arcade coin-op.
We are looking for talented people to join our team. We are currently working on a number
of titles for most popular console and handheld gaming platforms.
Razorworks is approximately 30-people strong and has new opportunities for Producers,
Artists, Programmers and QA Engineers to join a team where they can have a real impact upon the titles they work on.
Benefits include:
Excellent salary;
25 days annual leave;
Flexible working hours;
Project completion bonuses;
Profit-related bonuses;
Medical insurance cover;
Childcare Voucher Scheme;
Life assurance cover.
The Razorworks studio is based in Kidlington (Google Maps), near Oxford, and is easily accessible
from the A34 and M40 as well as having excellent public transport links.
Recruitment Update
Razorworks are now recruiting for their forthcoming major new-IP Wii title and are looking to fill key positions for the
development of this game and future titles. This is an exciting time in the life of Razorworks as we look to broaden the strengths
of the studio by developing a range of character-based, game-play focussed titles. Razorworks is an established studio and has the
stability that comes from being part of a publisher. Why not apply now and join the team at the start of these exciting projects. We
have excellent opportunities for:
This is a key role within the Razorworks' team and offers the candidate an opportunity to lead the
studio's programming team, developing multiple games titles and proprietary tools. We are looking for
an experienced Technical Manager with a proven track record of proactive management and the motivation
to keep the team current in terms of both technology and efficient working practises.
Responsibilities:
The Technical Manager is responsible for the organisation and management of the programming team
and the timely delivery of all code projects to the required standard;
Liaise with the projects' producers and discipline leads to ensure the code production plans work with
the overall develop plans and identify inter-team dependencies;
Liaise with the projects' producers and discipline leads to report progress;
Advise on the technical feasibility and development timescales of proposed projects;
Oversee system's design and architecture for all projects;
Evaluate potential outsourcer competencies;
Create specifications, schedules and review processes for outsourced work;
Day-to-day management of the programming team ensuring productivity and morale are kept high;
Evaluate middleware solutions;
Liaise with artists, designers and sound engineers to plan and develop tool chains;
Specify and enforce working standards within the programming team;
Conduct staff performance reviews;
Interview candidates for team vacancies.
Essential Skills:
Experienced Lead Programmer with excellent technical knowledge;
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and motivational skills;
8+ years of games industry experience;
Completed 2 console titles in a Lead Programmer role;
Experience of console manufacturer approval processes;
Experience in managing teams of 10 or more developers.
This is a key role within the Razorworks' team and offers the candidate an opportunity to lead the studio's
production team, their project management processes and ultimately making a real impact upon the quality and
timely delivery of the team's titles. We are looking for an experienced, creative multi-platform game producer with
an eye for excellence and a proven record of proactive management and quality product delivery.
Responsibilities:
Taking ownership of projects, driving their development and championing them internally;
Proactively managing the design, planning, budget, schedule and final delivery of multiple titles;
Managing and mentoring Producers and Assistant Producers and interfacing directly with the development teams;
Evaluating and managing external teams and freelancers;
Interviewing staff and conducting staff appraisals;
Assisting in the drive to generate new concepts and IP.
Essential Skills:
High levels of creativity, an exceptional eye for quality, and good organisation and project management skills;
A clear understanding of key technical issues involved with game development;
An understanding of all departments and processes involved in the delivery of high-quality games;
Able to build efficient groups and teams with best practice work-flows to produce the most effective production process;
Good scope control skills and understanding;
Experience in risk analysis and mitigation;
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and motivational skills;
5+ years of games industry experience;
Completed 2 console titles in a Senior Producer role;
Experience of managing teams of 20+ and external contributors.
Desirable Skills:
Experience of console manufacturer approval processes;
Experience of creating and managing project budgets;
Microsoft Project experience;
Experience / knowledge of different project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.);
Creative, overflowing with ideas, but with a realistic view of the achievable;
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Producer to help manage projects and drive new
concepts and prototypes. The ideal candidate would be a creative individual with an excellent eye
for detail and a strong management focus.
Responsibilities:
Proactively managing part or all of one or more projects;
Work closely with team leads and members to identify and mitigate risks, and to enable goals to be achieved efficiently;
Project scheduling, tracking and coordination of all areas of development;
Assisting in the drive to generate new concepts and prototypes;
Managing external teams and freelancers;
Hands on management of assets;
Creating and assessing builds.
Essential Skills:
Strong man-management, time-management, motivational and interpersonal skills;
Comfortable with taking ownership of tasks with a hands-on approach;
Creative with a good eye for detail and quality;
An understanding of all departments and processes involved during the entire development life-cycle;
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and motivational skills;
3+ years of games industry experience with at least one completed development cycle.
Desirable Skills:
Experience using source control software;
Microsoft Project experience;
Experience / knowledge of different project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.);
Overflowing with ideas, but with a realistic view of the achievable;
Experience with product presentations and pitches.
We are looking for an experienced video game production artist to assist the animation process on our
forthcoming Wii title. This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring animator to make a big impact on a
new and exciting IP. The successful candidate will work with the Lead Animator in a hands-on role, producing
animations from prototype to final game.
Required experience and skills:
To have experience equal to 18 months or 1 published title working as a production animator;
Demonstrate strong character modelling, texturing, rigging and most importantly: animation skills;
Demonstrate strong artistic flare both in 3d and 2d;
Demonstrate low poly modelling abilities;
Demonstrate ability to work well within a team, and to have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Excellent self motivation, time management and organizational abilities;
Excellent knowledge of Photoshop, Maya/Max;
Prior experience of the games industry an advantage.
Any experience in these areas would be an advantage:
We are seeking a Lead Programmer with strong organisational skills to help drive current and future
game projects. This is a key role within the programming department and is a chance to make a real impact
studio-wide. Team lead experience is essential as the role requires both coding and management in equal
measure. Candidates with an interest in games and with a passion for quality and game-play are of special interest.
Required experience and skills:
Minimum of 5 years industry experience;
Completed at least 1 console title as a lead programmer;
Advanced understanding in C++;
Experience in all aspects of game development;
Experience in the design and implementation of large system architecture;
Experience in code team management and scheduling;
Willingness to take ownership and responsibility;
Ability to communicate with other discipline leads and provide status reports to management;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
We are seeking Senior Programmers with solid engineering skills to help drive current and future game
projects. The role is focussed on coding and systems design rather than the management of others. Candidates
with an interest in games and with a passion for quality and game-play are of special interest.
Required experience and skills:
Minimum of 5 years industry experience;
Advanced understanding in C++;
Experience in all aspects of game development;
Strong engineering and systems design skills particularly in C++;
Cross discipline coding experience with some specialisation;
Ability to define and enforce coding standards and working practises in liaison with team leads;
