jobs
We are always looking for talented game developers. Please find current openings below. Please email us at jobs@zinggames.net with a link to your online portfolio or resume.

Current Openings

Gameplay Programmer
Zing Games is looking for talented and passionate gameplay programmers to join us in creating original  titles for both the PC and consoles.  

About Zing Games Inc.  
Zing Games is an award-winning independent video game developer based in Chicago. It was  established by industry veterans. The team has developed and published several successful games  achieving over 10 million downloads in total. The latest game, Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes was  released on the Apple Arcade and is coming to PC and consoles.  

Responsibilities  
• Build gameplay features and tools within Unity Engine.  
• Collaborate with art, design, and other engineers to develop and support key systems.  
• Communicate with other departments to understand problems and inefficiencies, and design  and code solutions.  
• Ensure newly developed engine systems are maintained for code cleanliness, performance,  and extensibility.  

Requirements  
• B.S. in Computer Science and/or Mathematics  
• Demonstrated proficiency in C# and C++.  
• Knowledge of common data structures and algorithms.  
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with programmers, artists and designers.  
• Ability to write clean, readable, reliable, and portable code.  
• A natural curiosity for all aspects of game development and a willingness to work on a wide  variety of systems.  
• A constant striving to learn and grow.  
• A strong passion for video games and video game development.

Pluses  
• Experience developing Action Games.

Application & Portfolio Materials  
• Must be willing to complete a test if required to do so

Job Types  
• Full-time, Internship
Level Designer
Zing Games is looking for talented and passionate level designers to join us in creating original titles for both the PC and consoles.

Responsibilities
• Development of design documentation for level progressions (flow), level layouts and 3D block-outs for in-engine playtesting
• Work closely with the artists and programmers to take ideas from conception to implementation

Requirements
• 3D game level building experience in Unity engine
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Able to focus and work without micro-management
• Ability to take direction and accept critical review of your work
• Clear understanding and appreciation of schedules and milestones
• Passion for and broad knowledge of console games with an ability to critically analyze them

Pluses
• Experience developing Action Games.

Application & Portfolio Materials
• Must be willing to complete a test if required to do so

Job Types
• Full-time, Internship
2D Artist
Zing Games is looking for talented and passionate 2D Artists to join us in creating original titles for both the PC and consoles.

What you will be doing:
• Creates and/or enhances UI, icons, game themes, characters, symbols, and effects.
• Collaborates with Game Designer and Manager to finalize artwork for the project. Provides artwork for review at appropriate stages and applies feedback accordingly with quick turnaround.
• Prepares data for in-game implementation, working within production requirements in collaboration with the Software team.
• Follow company art direction and production pipeline.
• Understands development process for game art development, handles data setup, and can identify/propose process improvements.

What we want you to have
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Art, Graphic Design or similar field required.
• Strong 2D skills.
• Unity experience preferred.
• Photoshop experience required;
• Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods.
• Understanding of interactive game art standards (theme, color, appeal, user interface design).

Pluses
• Maya and 3ds Max 3D software experience desirable.
• Strong foundation in the traditional arts including but not limited to painting, sculpture, figure drawing, illustration
• Previous game production experience
• Interests in other areas of art for games (3D, animation, FXI, etc.)

Application & Portfolio Materials
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant artistic skills required
• Must be willing to complete an art test if required to do so

Job Types
• Full-time, Internship

Address
Zing Games Inc.
24 W. 500 Maple Avenue Suite 219A
Naperville, IL 60540
Tel
630-346-7408
Email
bizdev@zinggames.net