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What is 5TH Cell looking for?

5TH Cell is about bringing together professional, talented game developers and artists to create award winning products. Our mantra is ‘Advancing Entertainment’ and we truly strive to both innovate, and creatively push the envelope with all our titles. Our team believes in the products we develop, and together with top publishing partners, we are moving forward into original concept next generation handheld and home console development. It is essential that candidates have proven experience working in a team. We’re interested in well-rounded individuals that can bring a positive attitude to a close knit and friendly development team.

We are located in Bellevue, Washington, one of the top rated places to live and work in the USA. Just a 20 minute drive into downtown Seattle, or 45 minutes away from an outdoor adventure, Bellevue is a great location for fun, family and to start a promising career. 5TH Cell offers benefits through United Health Care, with comparative Dental and Vision plans.

What does it take to succeed at 5TH Cell?

We look for candidates that have proven experience working in a team. Our ideal candidate has experience working in games or information technology, and is passionate about problem solving. We also look for well rounded individuals that have interests outside of gaming, and can bring a fresh perspective to our projects. If this sounds like you, and if you are interested in a position with us, please email us at jobs(@)5thcell.com. Artists and Level Designers should have an online portfolio, please do not send files larger than 500KB. Artists must adapt to a variety of styles, and match the quality found in the top tier console titles.

We are not looking for Sound Designers, or contract Audio Studios.

Do not send unsolicited materials. Due to the number of applicants, only candidates that fit the specific requirements for a position will be contacted.

[ENGINEERING]

SENIOR / PRINCIPAL GRAPHICS PROGRAMMER

5TH Cell has an opening for a Senior Graphics Programmer, who will contribute to several exciting new original properties. We are looking for a candidate that has extensive experience as a graphics programmer, with proven track record of collaboration with artists, and a willingness to solve the various challenges involved with having unique graphic styles across multiple next gen products / platforms. This position is full time and on location in our Bellevue WA studio. We offer excellent compensation and benefits.

Only highly qualified candidates will be contacted.

What we’re looking for:

5+ years of game programming experience, with at least 1 shipped AAA title as a graphics programmer
In-depth knowledge of the DirectX rendering architecture and APIs.
Highly proficient in C++, experience with C# a plus
Advanced math skills (trigonometry, linear algebra etc)
Extensive experience with shaders, animation, lighting, and FX
Strong analytical and debugging skills
Experience developing tools and asset pipelines
Passionate about working in a collaborative team environment.

This position is offered with comprehensive benefits such as medical benefits for you and your family, generous time off, free parking, and 401(k) with company match. If this position sounds interesting to you, send us your resume to jobs@5thcell.com and in the subject line please refer to position title, SENIOR / PRINCIPAL GRAPHICS PROGRAMMER 2013.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Principals only.

SENIOR TOOLS PROGRAMMER

5TH Cell has an opening for an experienced Games Programmer specializing in Tool development who will contribute to several exciting new original properties. We are looking for a candidate that has extensive experience as a tools programmer, with proven track record of collaboration with artists, designers, programmers and a willingness to solve the various challenges involved with having unique styles across multiple next gen products / platforms. This position is full time and on location in our Bellevue WA studio. We offer excellent compensation and benefits.

Only highly qualified candidates will be contacted.

What we’re looking for:

5+ years of game programming experience, with at least 1 shipped AAA title as a programmer. r
Strong skills in C# / .NET, C++
Experience developing tools and asset pipelines.
Strong analytical and debugging skills
Familiar with DirectX rendering architecture and APIs.
Passionate about working in a collaborative team environment

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Principals only.

[ART]

SENIOR CHARACTER ARTIST

5TH Cell has an opening for a Senior Character Art Lead, who will contribute to several exciting new original properties. This position works directly with our Art Director, Lead Animator and Creative Director in visualizing the style and will oversee the 3D character art pipeline along with the potential of day to day management of the Character Art team. We are only interested in candidates that have a deep portfolio which spans a broad range of styles, and 5+ years of experience at a film, game or other entertainment company as a character artist. This position is full time and on location in our Bellevue WA studio.

Only highly qualified candidates will be contacted.

Required:

5+ years of professional experience from a top tier game developer, film studio or relevant entertainment company.
Online portfolio showing a good grasp of several unique art styles.
Deep understanding of human and animal anatomy.
Able to capture human likeness in 3d.
Expertise in Maya / 3D Max and Zbrush or Mudbox.
Robust understanding of deferred rendering pipelines.
Able to take a character from concept to final model with minimal guidance.
A passion for mentoring junior artists and a desire to offer constructive feedback.
Great communication skills, strong willingness to work in a team setting, and open to critique and constructive feedback.
Must have a passion for Original IP across all genres. We don’t work on licensed titles.

Desirable:

Character concept art skills
Experience with both sculpted and scanned character pipelines
Rigging and animation experience
Environment and prop experience
VFX and lighting Experience

This position is offered with comprehensive benefits such as medical benefits for you and your family, generous time off, free parking, and 401(k) with company match. If this position sounds interesting to you, send us your resume along with a link to your portfolio to jobs@5thcell.com and in the subject line please refer to position title, Senior Character Art Lead 2013.