Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of May 1

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In this round-up, Gamasutra highlights some of the notable jobs posted in its industry-leading game jobs section this week, including positions from Raven Software, Infinity Ward and more. Each position posted by employers will appear on the main Gamasutra job board, and appear in the site's daily and weekly newsletters, reaching our readers directly. It will also be cross-posted for free across its network of submarket sites, which includes content sites focused on online worlds, cellphone games, 'serious games', independent games and more. Some of the notable jobs posted in each market area this week include: Gamasutra.com - Game Industry Jobs 38 Studios: Graphics Engineer "Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Drizzt Do'Urden and Spawn? 38 Studios is currently seeking a passionate, experienced software engineer to join the Copernicus team. This is a full-time time position with competitive salary, full benefits and 401k, and the chance to be part of MMOG history!" Raven Software: Senior UI Artist "Raven Software is an award-winning computer game software developer based in Madison, Wisconsin. With a focus on graphic excellence and high-level, intense playability, Raven has produced hit games including the Soldier of Fortune series and various Star Wars titles." Infinity Ward: Game Designer "Infinity Ward, Inc. is an award winning developer and wholly owned subsidiary of Activision, Inc. It is also the developer of the critically acclaimed Call of Duty 1, 2 and most recently Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (best-selling game of 2007 and winner of multiple Game of the Year awards). Infinity Ward was recently declared to be the best developer in America by Game Developer magazine, based on quality of product, industry reputation and quality of work environment." Microsoft Game Studios: Character Lead "Microsoft Game Studios’ Halo team is looking for exceptional art talent to contribute to a new experience in the Halo universe. Teamwork, innovation, attention-to-detail and unbridled passion are characteristics we look for in all of our artists. If you feel you have what it takes, throw your hat in the ring. We are looking for a highly-qualified candidate for the position of Character Lead." WorldsInMotion - Online Games Tencent Boston: Senior MMO Engine Programmer "The successful candidate will be responsible for the architecture and implementation of key backend server technologies. Because the backend server technology is a crucial part of a successful MMO, we are looking for a candidate with a strong knowledge of MMO server architectures and a practical understanding of successful development techniques." Ganz/Webkinz: Jr. Flash Developer "A true cultural icon, Webkinz has been featured on every major television network and was ranked number 2 on Google’s 2007 Zeitgeist list of most popular searches. Ganz has revolutionized the toy industry with its innovative and engaging combination of online and offline play.Now is your chance to join the creative team that has brought this vibrant world to life. Ganz is seeking a talented and motivated person with a proven love of interactive media for the position of Jr. Flash Developer." Serious Games Source - Serious Games IPKeys Technologies: Game Programmer - Software Engineer "IPKeys' I-GAME team supports the mission of IPKeys in delivering world-class modeling and simulation and interactive gaming technology. Our success is measured in the complete satisfaction of our customers, the superb quality of our products, and the adherence to our core principles of integrity and accountability. We operate in a team environment that supports individual growth, unhindered communication, the high morale of our team, the recognition of extraordinary achievement, and the fostering of the creative spirit." To browse hundreds of similar jobs, and for more information on searching, responding to, or posting game industry-relevant jobs to the top source for jobs in the business, please visit Gamasutra's job board now.