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Though most well-known for stop motion feature films, Aardman has been making games for around 14 years, and moved into console gaming for the first time in 2018 with the co-production 11-11: Memories Retold, published by Bandai Namco. Since then, Aardman have been working on a brand new gaming IP for a multi-national publisher, filled with all the character, humour, love and craft you would expect from an Aardman film. Based in Bristol in the South West, Aardman work from a custom built HQ building with an on-site 40 seat cinema amongst other perks, as well as another base which houses the stop motion feature production. Founded in 1976, Aardman has become one of the UK’s biggest names in storytelling, and sees games and interactive as the future of telling really exciting, interesting, and characterful stories for years to come.

Come and work within a fantastic team of experienced programmers, helping us build the foundations of an amazing new PC/Console title.

The Role

  • Help us deliver high quality games built with Unreal Engine 5, on PC and next-gen consoles
  • Contribute directly to our new IP, touching all aspects of the game.
  • Have your voice heard on development practices and direction, and help define the culture for the studio to do it’s best work.

Experience gained

  • Dramatically improve your programming skills and experience.
  • Develop using the latest engine and tools.
  • Gain industry experience in problem solving and best practices.
  • Get direct coaching and mentoring from experienced industry programmers and technical artists.
  • Learn how to work within a studio, using modern development practices and methodologies, and cutting edge production pipelines.
  • Work alongside brilliant artists and animators in a uniquely creative environment.

The ideal candidate must love games and have experience with Unreal Engine ⅘ and C++. They must have the strong desire to tackle hard problems and be supportive with a growth mindset

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