Sumo Nottingham is a game development studio that creates action and racing games for console and PC. They are looking for a skilled producer to manage production and ensure game content is delivered within scope and on schedule. The successful candidate should have experience in managing schedules of multiple departments within the game team, creating milestone content and realistic production schedules, and identifying and resolving conflicts between schedule, capacity, and design goals. Sumo Nottingham offers a range of benefits, including flexible working, defined annual bonus scheme, and career development support. They are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The studio is located just outside Nottingham city center and offers a friendly and fun working environment. Sumo Digital is an award-winning international family of studios with a track record of stability and growth.

<div><div><b>About Sumo Nottingham</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Nottingham develops action and racing games for console and PC, bringing character and innovation to everything we do.</div><div> </div><div>Sumo Nottingham develops multiple AAA projects with some of the world’s biggest publishers, with games such as Team Sonic Racing and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. As well as contributing to genre-defining titles like the Forza Motorsport, Horizons and Hogwarts Legacy; Sumo Nottingham's vast development experience spans multiple genres and platforms.</div><div> </div><div>The team at Sumo Nottingham is growing, and we are looking for talented people to help bring a series of incredible projects to life.</div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project.</div><div> </div><div>Sumo Nottingham is made up of a diverse mix of talented people, who want to come, to develop and do their best work. Our studio culture is one that drives performance by putting people first. If you are looking for somewhere that is a little bit special and unique, come and join us. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, or age. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>The role @ Sumo</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Nottingham are working on a variety of exciting games and has a fantastic opportunity for a skilled producer. In this role you will be expected to manage production to ensure game content is delivered within scope and on schedule, in collaboration with our multi-disciplined development teams.</div><div><br /></div><div> We're open to this person being based in-studio position or operating in a remote hybrid model. </div></div><div><div><h3>In your new role you will:</h3><ul><ul><li>Manage production to achieve your project's requirements.</li><li>Operate closely with a friendly team of dedicated people.</li><li>Liaise with other areas of the studio and external partners to facilitate development.</li><li>Be responsible for planning the workload of the development team.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>To be successful you will have:</h3><ul><ul><li>Shipped multiple titles in a production role.</li><li>Managed the schedules of multiple departments within the game team, to ensure that milestones are agreed, detailed and delivered as expected.</li><li>Created milestone content and realistic production schedules in coordination with team leads and management.</li><li>Ensured project scope is adhered to and delivered in accordance with expectations.</li><li>Identified and resolved conflicts between schedule, capacity and design goals.</li><li>Managed day to day communication of matters regarding schedule, capacity, change and risk whilst making recommendations accordingly.</li><li>Ensured that project team members are working from a tracked schedule and that they have a strong sense of ownership, responsibility and accountability for the quality and timeliness of their contribution.</li><li>Ensured excellent communication, positive working relationships and teamwork within the development teams and across disciplines.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What we offer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>.    Defined Annual Bonus Scheme</div><div>.    ULEV car scheme </div><div>.    Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits        </div><div>.    Salary Sacrifice Pension</div><div>.    Flexible Working   </div><div>.   21 days free-use holiday</div><div>    + your birthday off</div><div>    + 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day</div><div>    + a duvet day</div><div>    + Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year</div><div>    + Bank Holidays</div><div>    + extra allowance accrued for longer service</div><div>.    Free dental insurance </div><div>.    Life Assurance 4x Salary</div><div>.    Income Protection of 75% for 5 years</div><div>.    Paid membership to any one Pure Gym location           </div><div>.    Enhanced Mat/Paternity &amp; Adoption pay</div><div>.    Employee Assistance Programme:</div><div>.    Help at Hand - Remote GP, Mental Health &amp; Physio appointments</div><div>.    Free financial &amp; home buying support consultations</div><div>.    Cycle to Work Scheme</div><div>.    Payroll Giving Scheme</div><div>.    Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses</div><div>.    Career Development Pathway   </div><div>.    Wrap Parties.</div><div>.    Project Completion Awards</div><div>.    Game/Creative Jams</div><div>.    Big Family Events</div><div>.    Studio social activities, e.g. running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…</div><div>.    Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group </div><div>.    Free fruit and drinks in our studios</div><div>.    Employee Referral Bonus      </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Your career development:</b></div><div> </div><div>·         Career development support through recognised discipline pathways</div><div>·         5 learning and development days to use as you choose</div><div>·         Regular game jams and creative jams</div><div>·         Access to a wealth of training materials from leading content providers such as Udemy, Epic, Gnomon Workshop and the GDC Vault</div><div>·         Internal project showcases for knowledge sharing across Sumo Digital</div><div>·         Take advantage of a big selection of titles within our Game &amp; Book Libraries</div><div> </div><div><b>Perks and Extras:</b></div><div> </div><div>·         Long service and game completion awards</div><div>·         Studio tuck shop</div><div>·         Free fruit and drinks</div><div>·         Cake and savoury buffets on Friday mornings</div><div>·         Last Friday of the month drinks and games</div><div>·         Awesome Christmas party</div><div>·         Summer Family Big Day Out</div><div> </div><div><b> </b></div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>At Sumo, we want to enable everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work every single day. We acknowledge that the games industry is far from perfect and a global organisation with people all over the world, from all kinds of backgrounds, we know it’s part of our duty to provide everyone at Sumo with a safe, accepting and affirming working environment.</div><div> </div><div>We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><b>Who are Sumo Nottingham?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>We are a studio with a friendly, fun vibe, committed to maintaining our family feel culture with strong team relationships both inside and outside of work.  For this reason, we call ourselves Sumo Nottingham Family or SNF for short.  We genuinely care about each other and support each other through our successes and failures, through our good times and bad.  When we celebrate success, we are proud to shout about it. </div><div> </div><div>We take huge pride in our inclusive working environment and in making our teams happy and comfortable at work. </div><div> </div><div>We thrive on our Studio traditions, including our Friday treats, our birthday celebrations, our milestone celebrations and our socials. </div><div> </div><div>Everybody in the Nottingham family has a voice and all ideas are encouraged and listened to.  </div><div> </div><div><b>Where are we?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>We’re just a mile outside the City Centre, ten minutes walk from the train station, with good tram and bus links.  The Nottingham Cycle Superhighway is also on our doorstep as is PureGym, where we offer a free membership to staff.  We also have two big supermarkets located close by, together with some fast food options, very handy for a lunchtime treat. </div><div> </div><div>Nottingham is bustling, busy city of nightlife, culture, sport and stories.  For the seventh year in a row, Nottingham has been awarded a Purple Flag as being recognised as one of the best nights out in the UK.   It has a diverse offering of bars hidden down alleyways, under pavements, indie hotspots, cosy pubs and cocktail bars.</div><div>  </div><div>Visit England awarded Nottingham the Home of Sport title in 2015 and Trent Bridge International Cricket ground, the National Ice Centre, the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham Forest and Notts County football grounds are all within walking distance of the studio. </div><div> </div><div>We’re a cultured lot and we like to get our fix at the Theatre Royal, Royal Concert Hall and the world renowed Nottingham Playhouse where some of our greatest actors got their starts.   The Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery has some incredible exhibits and, if you’re a history buff, take a trip to the newly refurbished hilltop Nottingham Castle and visit the Robin Hood statue whilst there.</div><div> </div><div>Further afield, Wollaton Hall and Park is an amazing venue to visit and was used as a filming location for Wayne Manor in Warner Bros’ ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ film. We also have Sherwood Forest around 15 miles away from the city centre where you can visit the Robin Hood visitors centre and see the Major Oak.</div><div> </div><div>We are so lucky that Nottingham is surrounded by glorious countryside.   To the North, we are only and quick journey away from the majestic Peak District and the beautiful Vale of Belvoir sits to the East of the City. </div><div> </div><div>We are confident that you’ll love not only our studio but the city and its surrounding areas. </div><div> </div><div><b>Who are Sumo Digital?</b></div><div> </div><div>Sumo Digital is an award-winning international family of studios. Recent releases from Sumo Digital studios include: BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws &amp; Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder.</div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project. </div><div> </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Sumo Nottingham is a game development studio that creates action and racing games for console and PC. They are looking for an Unreal Engine Graphics Programmer to work on a variety of projects and tasks, contributing to the development of high-quality performant graphic systems. The ideal candidate should have experience working on multiple titles, demonstrable knowledge of graphics systems/processes, strong C/C++ programming skills, and a passion for graphics, games, and games technology. Sumo Nottingham offers a range of benefits, including flexible working, defined annual bonus scheme, salary sacrifice pension, and career development pathway. They are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Sumo Nottingham is part of Sumo Digital, an award-winning international family of studios.

<div><div><b>About Sumo Nottingham</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Nottingham develops action and racing games for console and PC, bringing character and innovation to everything we do.</div><div> </div><div>Sumo Nottingham develops multiple AAA projects with some of the world’s biggest publishers, with games such as Team Sonic Racing and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. As well as contributing to genre-defining titles like the Forza Motorsport, Horizons and Hogwarts Legacy; Sumo Nottingham's vast development experience spans multiple genres and platforms.</div><div> </div><div>The team at Sumo Nottingham is growing, and we are looking for talented people to help bring a series of incredible projects to life.</div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project.</div><div> </div><div>Sumo Nottingham is made up of a diverse mix of talented people, who want to come, to develop and do their best work. Our studio culture is one that drives performance by putting people first. If you are looking for somewhere that is a little bit special and unique, come and join us. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, or age. </div><div><br /></div><div>We are looking for an Unreal Engine Graphics Programmer where you will be responsible for the delivery and integration of robust graphical features and associated engine and pipeline functionality, in collaboration with our multi-disciplined development teams, working on a wide variety of projects and tasks, contributing to the development of high-quality performant graphic systems.</div></div><div><div><h3>Key Job Duties</h3><ul><ul><li>Implement well-engineered, reliable, scalable, and maintainable code across a wide variety of projects</li><li>Follow best practices, development processes, documentation, and coding standards</li><li>Devise innovative solutions to overcome platform constraints</li><li>Investigate bugs or issues in the graphics system when encountered.</li><li>Mentor less experienced coders in your area of expertise, sharing knowledge and best practices</li><li>Assist in planning your work.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Key Requirements </h3><ul><ul><li>Experience working on multiple titles.</li><li>Demonstrable knowledge of graphics systems/processes.</li><li>Good communication skills</li><li>Strong C/C++ programming skills,</li><li>Strong knowledge of a modern graphics API e.g. DX12 or Vulkan</li><li>Strong working knowledge of shader languages</li><li>Strong 3d math and problem solving skills</li><li>Broad knowledge of graphics pipeline, GPU artchitecture and graphics techniques</li><li>Knowledge of profiling tools (e.g. PIX, VTune, Render Doc etc)</li><li>A passion for graphics, games and games technology</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What we offer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>.    Defined Annual Bonus Scheme</div><div>.    ULEV car scheme </div><div>.    Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits        </div><div>.    Salary Sacrifice Pension</div><div>.    Flexible Working   </div><div>.   21 days free-use holiday</div><div>    + your birthday off</div><div>    + 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day</div><div>    + a duvet day</div><div>    + Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year</div><div>    + Bank Holidays</div><div>    + extra allowance accrued for longer service</div><div>.    Free dental insurance </div><div>.    Life Assurance 4x Salary</div><div>.    Income Protection of 75% for 5 years</div><div>.    Paid membership to any one Pure Gym location           </div><div>.    Enhanced Mat/Paternity &amp; Adoption pay</div><div>.    Employee Assistance Programme:</div><div>.    Help at Hand - Remote GP, Mental Health &amp; Physio appointments</div><div>.    Free financial &amp; home buying support consultations</div><div>.    Cycle to Work Scheme</div><div>.    Payroll Giving Scheme</div><div>.    Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses</div><div>.    Career Development Pathway   </div><div>.    Wrap Parties.</div><div>.    Project Completion Awards</div><div>.    Game/Creative Jams</div><div>.    Big Family Events</div><div>.    Studio social activities, e.g. running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…</div><div>.    Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group </div><div>.    Free fruit and drinks in our studios</div><div>.    Employee Referral Bonus      </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Your career development:</b></div><div> </div><div>·         Career development support through recognised discipline pathways</div><div>·         5 learning and development days to use as you choose</div><div>·         Regular game jams and creative jams</div><div>·         Access to a wealth of training materials from leading content providers such as Udemy, Epic, Gnomon Workshop and the GDC Vault</div><div>·         Internal project showcases for knowledge sharing across Sumo Digital</div><div>·         Take advantage of a big selection of titles within our Game &amp; Book Libraries</div><div> </div><div><b>Perks and Extras:</b></div><div> </div><div>·         Long service and game completion awards</div><div>·         Studio tuck shop</div><div>·         Free fruit and drinks</div><div>·         Cake and savoury buffets on Friday mornings</div><div>·         Last Friday of the month drinks and games</div><div>·         Awesome Christmas party</div><div>·         Summer Family Big Day Out</div><div> </div><div><b> </b></div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>At Sumo, we want to enable everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work every single day. We acknowledge that the games industry is far from perfect and a global organisation with people all over the world, from all kinds of backgrounds, we know it’s part of our duty to provide everyone at Sumo with a safe, accepting and affirming working environment.</div><div> </div><div>We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><b>Who are Sumo Nottingham?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>We are a studio with a friendly, fun vibe, committed to maintaining our family feel culture with strong team relationships both inside and outside of work.  For this reason, we call ourselves Sumo Nottingham Family or SNF for short.  We genuinely care about each other and support each other through our successes and failures, through our good times and bad.  When we celebrate success, we are proud to shout about it. </div><div> </div><div>We take huge pride in our inclusive working environment and in making our teams happy and comfortable at work. </div><div> </div><div>We thrive on our Studio traditions, including our Friday treats, our birthday celebrations, our milestone celebrations and our socials. </div><div> </div><div>Everybody in the Nottingham family has a voice and all ideas are encouraged and listened to.  </div><div> </div><div><b>Where are we?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>We’re just a mile outside the City Centre, ten minutes walk from the train station, with good tram and bus links.  The Nottingham Cycle Superhighway is also on our doorstep as is PureGym, where we offer a free membership to staff.  We also have two big supermarkets located close by, together with some fast food options, very handy for a lunchtime treat. </div><div> </div><div>Nottingham is bustling, busy city of nightlife, culture, sport and stories.  For the seventh year in a row, Nottingham has been awarded a Purple Flag as being recognised as one of the best nights out in the UK.   It has a diverse offering of bars hidden down alleyways, under pavements, indie hotspots, cosy pubs and cocktail bars.</div><div>  </div><div>Visit England awarded Nottingham the Home of Sport title in 2015 and Trent Bridge International Cricket ground, the National Ice Centre, the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham Forest and Notts County football grounds are all within walking distance of the studio. </div><div> </div><div>We’re a cultured lot and we like to get our fix at the Theatre Royal, Royal Concert Hall and the world renowed Nottingham Playhouse where some of our greatest actors got their starts.   The Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery has some incredible exhibits and, if you’re a history buff, take a trip to the newly refurbished hilltop Nottingham Castle and visit the Robin Hood statue whilst there.</div><div> </div><div>Further afield, Wollaton Hall and Park is an amazing venue to visit and was used as a filming location for Wayne Manor in Warner Bros’ ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ film. We also have Sherwood Forest around 15 miles away from the city centre where you can visit the Robin Hood visitors centre and see the Major Oak.</div><div> </div><div>We are so lucky that Nottingham is surrounded by glorious countryside.   To the North, we are only and quick journey away from the majestic Peak District and the beautiful Vale of Belvoir sits to the East of the City. </div><div> </div><div>We are confident that you’ll love not only our studio but the city and its surrounding areas. </div><div> </div><div><b>Who are Sumo Digital?</b></div><div> </div><div>Sumo Digital is an award-winning international family of studios. Recent releases from Sumo Digital studios include: BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws &amp; Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder.</div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project. </div><div> </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Sumo Nottingham is a game development studio that creates action and racing games for console and PC. They are looking for a Senior AI Programmer to join their team and work on an exciting multiplayer IP. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing AI features and systems from the ground up, contributing to the programming team's collective knowledge, and helping to architect, plan, and troubleshoot development. The ideal candidate should have excellent code design skills, experience working on several titles, and experience with Behaviour Trees, Knowledge Representation, Pathing &amp; Traversal Algorithms, Animation Blend Trees, etc. Sumo Nottingham offers a range of benefits, including flexible working, defined annual bonus scheme, ULEV car scheme, and more. They are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

<div><div><b>About Sumo Nottingham</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Nottingham develops action and racing games for console and PC, bringing character and innovation to everything we do.</div><div> </div><div>Sumo Nottingham develops multiple AAA projects with some of the world’s biggest publishers, with games such as Team Sonic Racing and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. As well as contributing to genre-defining titles like the Forza Motorsport, Horizons and Hogwarts Legacy; Sumo Nottingham's vast development experience spans multiple genres and platforms.</div><div> </div><div>The team at Sumo Nottingham is growing, and we are looking for talented people to help bring a series of incredible projects to life.</div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project.</div><div> </div><div>Sumo Nottingham is made up of a diverse mix of talented people, who want to come, to develop and do their best work. Our studio culture is one that drives performance by putting people first. If you are looking for somewhere that is a little bit special and unique, come and join us. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, or age. </div><div><br /></div><div>We are looking for a Senior AI Programmer to join us on an exciting multiplayer IP. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing the codebase from the ground up, helping the programming team to architect, plan and troubleshoot development, to deliver on the high-level vision for the game. </div><div><br /></div><div>As Senior AI Programmer working with the project’s Technical Leadership, you will play a pivotal role in directly contributing to the game’s “behaviour.”</div><div><br /></div><div>In this collaborative role, you will develop AI features and systems from the ground up, contributing to the programming team’s collective knowledge and help to architect, plan, and troubleshoot development, in order to deliver on the high-level vision for the game. </div><div><br /></div><div>You will join an experienced group of talented developers who share a passion for creating AAA quality games. Your skills and perspective will complement a team built on transparency, trust, and integrity; a team who are not afraid to challenge ourselves in the pursuit of excellence.</div></div><div><div><h3>Key Job Duties</h3><ul><ul><li>Work closely with Code Leadership to plan, estimate, and write high-quality performant AI code</li><li>Work closely with Game and Level Designers, reviewing gameplay feature specifications and provide AI-specific insights where possible</li><li>Prototype and implement impactful and intelligent NPC and Bot gameplay features and systems (path finding, movement, team logic, goal planning, memory, knowledge, crowds, targeting, etc.)</li><li>Investigate bugs or issues in AI systems when encountered.</li><li>Mentor less experienced coders in your area of expertise, sharing knowledge and best practices.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Key Requirements </h3><ul><ul><li>Excellent code design skills </li><li>Experience working on several titles, one of which was in an AI related role</li><li>Experience with Behaviour Trees, Knowledge Representation, Pathing &amp; Traversal Algorithms, Animation Blend Trees, etc.</li><li>Excellent C/C++ programming skills</li><li>Understanding of what makes a game feel “smart”</li><li>Excellent 3d math and problem-solving skills</li><li>Knowledge of profiling tools (e.g. PIX, VTune, etc)</li><li>A passion for AI, games, and games technology</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Experience in PC and/or console programming</li><li>Be self-motivated with high personal standards as demonstrated in quality and pride of work</li><li>Ability to create and own complex systems from start to finish</li><div><br /></div><div><b>Also need to </b></div><div><br /></div><li>Think critically, and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues</li><li>Author technical designs and best practices</li><li>Mentor less experienced programmers</li><div> </div><div><b>Nice to have</b></div><div><br /></div><li>Experience using Unreal Engine 4</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What we offer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>.    Defined Annual Bonus Scheme</div><div>.    ULEV car scheme </div><div>.    Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits        </div><div>.    Salary Sacrifice Pension</div><div>.    Flexible Working   </div><div>.   21 days free-use holiday</div><div>    + your birthday off</div><div>    + 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day</div><div>    + a duvet day</div><div>    + Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year</div><div>    + Bank Holidays</div><div>    + extra allowance accrued for longer service</div><div>.    Free dental insurance </div><div>.    Life Assurance 4x Salary</div><div>.    Income Protection of 75% for 5 years</div><div>.    Paid membership to any one Pure Gym location           </div><div>.    Enhanced Mat/Paternity &amp; Adoption pay</div><div>.    Employee Assistance Programme:</div><div>.    Help at Hand - Remote GP, Mental Health &amp; Physio appointments</div><div>.    Free financial &amp; home buying support consultations</div><div>.    Cycle to Work Scheme</div><div>.    Payroll Giving Scheme</div><div>.    Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses</div><div>.    Career Development Pathway   </div><div>.    Wrap Parties.</div><div>.    Project Completion Awards</div><div>.    Game/Creative Jams</div><div>.    Big Family Events</div><div>.    Studio social activities, e.g. running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…</div><div>.    Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group </div><div>.    Free fruit and drinks in our studios</div><div>.    Employee Referral Bonus      </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Your career development:</b></div><div> </div><div>·         Career development support through recognised discipline pathways</div><div>·         5 learning and development days to use as you choose</div><div>·         Regular game jams and creative jams</div><div>·         Access to a wealth of training materials from leading content providers such as Udemy, Epic, Gnomon Workshop and the GDC Vault</div><div>·         Internal project showcases for knowledge sharing across Sumo Digital</div><div>·         Take advantage of a big selection of titles within our Game &amp; Book Libraries</div><div> </div><div><b>Perks and Extras:</b></div><div> </div><div>·         Long service and game completion awards</div><div>·         Studio tuck shop</div><div>·         Free fruit and drinks</div><div>·         Cake and savoury buffets on Friday mornings</div><div>·         Last Friday of the month drinks and games</div><div>·         Awesome Christmas party</div><div>·         Summer Family Big Day Out</div><div> </div><div><b> </b></div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>At Sumo, we want to enable everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work every single day. We acknowledge that the games industry is far from perfect and a global organisation with people all over the world, from all kinds of backgrounds, we know it’s part of our duty to provide everyone at Sumo with a safe, accepting and affirming working environment.</div><div> </div><div>We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><b>Who are Sumo Nottingham?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>We are a studio with a friendly, fun vibe, committed to maintaining our family feel culture with strong team relationships both inside and outside of work.  For this reason, we call ourselves Sumo Nottingham Family or SNF for short.  We genuinely care about each other and support each other through our successes and failures, through our good times and bad.  When we celebrate success, we are proud to shout about it. </div><div> </div><div>We take huge pride in our inclusive working environment and in making our teams happy and comfortable at work. </div><div> </div><div>We thrive on our Studio traditions, including our Friday treats, our birthday celebrations, our milestone celebrations and our socials. </div><div> </div><div>Everybody in the Nottingham family has a voice and all ideas are encouraged and listened to.  </div><div> </div><div><b>Where are we?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>We’re just a mile outside the City Centre, ten minutes walk from the train station, with good tram and bus links.  The Nottingham Cycle Superhighway is also on our doorstep as is PureGym, where we offer a free membership to staff.  We also have two big supermarkets located close by, together with some fast food options, very handy for a lunchtime treat. </div><div> </div><div>Nottingham is bustling, busy city of nightlife, culture, sport and stories.  For the seventh year in a row, Nottingham has been awarded a Purple Flag as being recognised as one of the best nights out in the UK.   It has a diverse offering of bars hidden down alleyways, under pavements, indie hotspots, cosy pubs and cocktail bars.</div><div>  </div><div>Visit England awarded Nottingham the Home of Sport title in 2015 and Trent Bridge International Cricket ground, the National Ice Centre, the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham Forest and Notts County football grounds are all within walking distance of the studio. </div><div> </div><div>We’re a cultured lot and we like to get our fix at the Theatre Royal, Royal Concert Hall and the world renowed Nottingham Playhouse where some of our greatest actors got their starts.   The Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery has some incredible exhibits and, if you’re a history buff, take a trip to the newly refurbished hilltop Nottingham Castle and visit the Robin Hood statue whilst there.</div><div> </div><div>Further afield, Wollaton Hall and Park is an amazing venue to visit and was used as a filming location for Wayne Manor in Warner Bros’ ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ film. We also have Sherwood Forest around 15 miles away from the city centre where you can visit the Robin Hood visitors centre and see the Major Oak.</div><div> </div><div>We are so lucky that Nottingham is surrounded by glorious countryside.   To the North, we are only and quick journey away from the majestic Peak District and the beautiful Vale of Belvoir sits to the East of the City. </div><div> </div><div>We are confident that you’ll love not only our studio but the city and its surrounding areas. </div><div> </div><div><b>Who are Sumo Digital?</b></div><div> </div><div>Sumo Digital is an award-winning international family of studios. Recent releases from Sumo Digital studios include: BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws &amp; Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder.</div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project. </div><div> </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div><b>About Sumo Nottingham</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Nottingham develops action and racing games for console and PC, bringing character and innovation to everything we do.</div><div> </div><div>Sumo Nottingham develops multiple AAA projects with some of the world’s biggest publishers, with games such as Team Sonic Racing and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. As well as contributing to genre-defining titles like the Forza Motorsport, Horizons and Hogwarts Legacy; Sumo Nottingham's vast development experience spans multiple genres and platforms.</div><div> </div><div>The team at Sumo Nottingham is growing, and we are looking for talented people to help bring a series of incredible projects to life.</div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project.</div><div> </div><div>Sumo Nottingham is made up of a diverse mix of talented people, who want to come, to develop and do their best work. Our studio culture is one that drives performance by putting people first. If you are looking for somewhere that is a little bit special and unique, come and join us. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, or age. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Role</b></div><div> </div><div>We are looking for a Lead Gameplay Programmer to join us on an exciting new project.  This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing the codebase from the ground up, helping the programming team to architect, plan and troubleshoot development, to deliver on the high-level vision for the game.</div><div> </div><div>As Lead Gameplay Programmer working with the project’s Technical Director, you are responsible for the output and development of the programming team.  You will create, maintain, and evangelise best practices for the code team.  In this role, you will be a champion for quality across the project and collaborate with all disciplines in the delivery of an exciting new AAA franchise. </div><div> </div><div>You will join an experienced group of talented developers who share a passion for creating AAA quality games.  Your skills and perspective will complement </div><div> </div><div>We're open to this person being based in-studio position or operating in a remote hybrid model</div></div><div><div><h3> To be successful you will have:</h3><ul><ul><li>Acted as lead on at least 1 shipped title </li><li>Experience planning and scheduling work for a code team </li><li>Expertise in C/C++, minimum of 5 years' experience </li><li>4 years' experience working in the game industry </li><li>Experience in PC and/or console programming </li><li>Excellent communication skills </li><li>Experience working on at least one large scale game project </li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>In your new role you will:</h3><ul><ul><li>Lead the code team to achieve the highest possible quality product </li><li>Work with the Technical director and production to assist with planning and direction of the work of the code team. </li><li>Help production prioritise and track the work of the code team </li><li>Encourage best code design practices within the code team  </li><li>Write high quality source code </li><li>Assist the Technical director with the day-to-day management of the team </li><li>Coordinate the code team to deliver milestones </li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>It would be an advantage if you have:</h3><ul><ul><li>At least 2 years’ experience using Unreal Engine 4 </li><li>Experience working on games as a service </li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What we offer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>.    Defined Annual Bonus Scheme</div><div>.    ULEV car scheme </div><div>.    Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits        </div><div>.    Salary Sacrifice Pension</div><div>.    Flexible Working   </div><div>.   21 days free-use holiday</div><div>    + your birthday off</div><div>    + 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day</div><div>    + a duvet day</div><div>    + Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year</div><div>    + Bank Holidays</div><div>    + extra allowance accrued for longer service</div><div>.    Free dental insurance </div><div>.    Life Assurance 4x Salary</div><div>.    Income Protection of 75% for 5 years</div><div>.    Paid membership to any one Pure Gym location           </div><div>.    Enhanced Mat/Paternity &amp; Adoption pay</div><div>.    Employee Assistance Programme:</div><div>.    Help at Hand - Remote GP, Mental Health &amp; Physio appointments</div><div>.    Free financial &amp; home buying support consultations</div><div>.    Cycle to Work Scheme</div><div>.    Payroll Giving Scheme</div><div>.    Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses</div><div>.    Career Development Pathway   </div><div>.    Wrap Parties.</div><div>.    Project Completion Awards</div><div>.    Game/Creative Jams</div><div>.    Big Family Events</div><div>.    Studio social activities, e.g. running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…</div><div>.    Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group </div><div>.    Free fruit and drinks in our studios</div><div>.    Employee Referral Bonus      </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Your career development:</b></div><div> </div><div>·         Career development support through recognised discipline pathways</div><div>·         5 learning and development days to use as you choose</div><div>·         Regular game jams and creative jams</div><div>·         Access to a wealth of training materials from leading content providers such as Udemy, Epic, Gnomon Workshop and the GDC Vault</div><div>·         Internal project showcases for knowledge sharing across Sumo Digital</div><div>·         Take advantage of a big selection of titles within our Game &amp; Book Libraries</div><div> </div><div><b>Perks and Extras:</b></div><div> </div><div>·         Long service and game completion awards</div><div>·         Studio tuck shop</div><div>·         Free fruit and drinks</div><div>·         Cake and savoury buffets on Friday mornings</div><div>·         Last Friday of the month drinks and games</div><div>·         Awesome Christmas party</div><div>·         Summer Family Big Day Out</div><div> </div><div><b> </b></div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>At Sumo, we want to enable everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work every single day. We acknowledge that the games industry is far from perfect and a global organisation with people all over the world, from all kinds of backgrounds, we know it’s part of our duty to provide everyone at Sumo with a safe, accepting and affirming working environment.</div><div> </div><div>We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><b>Who are Sumo Nottingham?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>We are a studio with a friendly, fun vibe, committed to maintaining our family feel culture with strong team relationships both inside and outside of work.  For this reason, we call ourselves Sumo Nottingham Family or SNF for short.  We genuinely care about each other and support each other through our successes and failures, through our good times and bad.  When we celebrate success, we are proud to shout about it. </div><div> </div><div>We take huge pride in our inclusive working environment and in making our teams happy and comfortable at work. </div><div> </div><div>We thrive on our Studio traditions, including our Friday treats, our birthday celebrations, our milestone celebrations and our socials. </div><div> </div><div>Everybody in the Nottingham family has a voice and all ideas are encouraged and listened to.  </div><div> </div><div><b>Where are we?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>We’re just a mile outside the City Centre, ten minutes walk from the train station, with good tram and bus links.  The Nottingham Cycle Superhighway is also on our doorstep as is PureGym, where we offer a free membership to staff.  We also have two big supermarkets located close by, together with some fast food options, very handy for a lunchtime treat. </div><div> </div><div>Nottingham is bustling, busy city of nightlife, culture, sport and stories.  For the seventh year in a row, Nottingham has been awarded a Purple Flag as being recognised as one of the best nights out in the UK.   It has a diverse offering of bars hidden down alleyways, under pavements, indie hotspots, cosy pubs and cocktail bars.</div><div>  </div><div>Visit England awarded Nottingham the Home of Sport title in 2015 and Trent Bridge International Cricket ground, the National Ice Centre, the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham Forest and Notts County football grounds are all within walking distance of the studio. </div><div> </div><div>We’re a cultured lot and we like to get our fix at the Theatre Royal, Royal Concert Hall and the world renowed Nottingham Playhouse where some of our greatest actors got their starts.   The Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery has some incredible exhibits and, if you’re a history buff, take a trip to the newly refurbished hilltop Nottingham Castle and visit the Robin Hood statue whilst there.</div><div> </div><div>Further afield, Wollaton Hall and Park is an amazing venue to visit and was used as a filming location for Wayne Manor in Warner Bros’ ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ film. We also have Sherwood Forest around 15 miles away from the city centre where you can visit the Robin Hood visitors centre and see the Major Oak.</div><div> </div><div>We are so lucky that Nottingham is surrounded by glorious countryside.   To the North, we are only and quick journey away from the majestic Peak District and the beautiful Vale of Belvoir sits to the East of the City. </div><div> </div><div>We are confident that you’ll love not only our studio but the city and its surrounding areas. </div><div> </div><div><b>Who are Sumo Digital?</b></div><div> </div><div>Sumo Digital is an award-winning international family of studios. Recent releases from Sumo Digital studios include: BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws &amp; Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder.</div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project. </div><div> </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Sumo Nottingham is a game development studio that creates action and racing games for console and PC. They are looking for a Senior Programmer to join their team and work on exciting AAA game projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, estimating, and writing high-quality code, as well as liaising with other teams to ensure the stability of the development environment. Sumo Nottingham offers a range of benefits, including flexible working, career development support, and a variety of perks and extras. They are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The studio is located just outside Nottingham city centre, which offers a vibrant nightlife, cultural attractions, and easy access to the surrounding countryside.

<div><div><b>About Sumo Nottingham</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Nottingham develops action and racing games for console and PC, bringing character and innovation to everything we do.</div><div> </div><div>Sumo Nottingham develops multiple AAA projects with some of the world’s biggest publishers, with games such as Team Sonic Racing and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. As well as contributing to genre-defining titles like the Forza Motorsport, Horizons and Hogwarts Legacy; Sumo Nottingham's vast development experience spans multiple genres and platforms.</div><div> </div><div>The team at Sumo Nottingham is growing, and we are looking for talented people to help bring a series of incredible projects to life.</div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project.</div><div> </div><div>Sumo Nottingham is made up of a diverse mix of talented people, who want to come, to develop and do their best work. Our studio culture is one that drives performance by putting people first. If you are looking for somewhere that is a little bit special and unique, come and join us. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, or age. </div><div><br /></div><div>We are looking for a Senior Programmer to join our current and future teams, working on exciting AAA game projects, bringing your experience in tackling tough programming problems and working alongside project leads will help architect, plan, and troubleshoot development to deliver on the high-level vision for our games.</div><div> </div><div>You will join an experienced group of talented developers who share a passion for creating AAA quality games.  Your skills and perspective will complement</div></div><div><div><h3>In Your New Role you will:</h3><ul><ul><li>Care about the games we are making and how they can be the best quality possible </li><li>Be a key member of the Programming team, working closely with the Programming lead </li><li>Assist with planning and estimating work for the code team</li><li>Think critically, and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues </li><li>Write high quality code </li><li>Work with designers to implement gameplay and user interface elements to their specifications </li><li>Liaise with Quality Assurance to fix bugs </li><li>Ensure stability of the development environment for the entire development team </li><li>Author technical designs and best practices </li><li>Adhere to and enforce Programming practices and Studio tech standards </li><li>Always think about how we can be better </li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>To Be Successful you will have:</h3><ul><ul><li>Strong Engineering skills and proficiency in C/C++ </li><li>Ability to create and own complex systems from start to finish</li><li>Experience in PC and/or console programming</li><li>Excellent debugging and optimisation skills </li><li>Excellent communication skills </li><div><br /></div><div>It would be an advantage if you have:</div><div><br /></div><li>At least 2 years’  experience using Unreal Engine 4</li><li>Experience working on games as a service</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What we offer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>.    Defined Annual Bonus Scheme</div><div>.    ULEV car scheme </div><div>.    Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits        </div><div>.    Salary Sacrifice Pension</div><div>.    Flexible Working   </div><div>.   21 days free-use holiday</div><div>    + your birthday off</div><div>    + 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day</div><div>    + a duvet day</div><div>    + Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year</div><div>    + Bank Holidays</div><div>    + extra allowance accrued for longer service</div><div>.    Free dental insurance </div><div>.    Life Assurance 4x Salary</div><div>.    Income Protection of 75% for 5 years</div><div>.    Paid membership to any one Pure Gym location           </div><div>.    Enhanced Mat/Paternity &amp; Adoption pay</div><div>.    Employee Assistance Programme:</div><div>.    Help at Hand - Remote GP, Mental Health &amp; Physio appointments</div><div>.    Free financial &amp; home buying support consultations</div><div>.    Cycle to Work Scheme</div><div>.    Payroll Giving Scheme</div><div>.    Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses</div><div>.    Career Development Pathway   </div><div>.    Wrap Parties.</div><div>.    Project Completion Awards</div><div>.    Game/Creative Jams</div><div>.    Big Family Events</div><div>.    Studio social activities, e.g. running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…</div><div>.    Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group </div><div>.    Free fruit and drinks in our studios</div><div>.    Employee Referral Bonus      </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Your career development:</b></div><div> </div><div>·         Career development support through recognised discipline pathways</div><div>·         5 learning and development days to use as you choose</div><div>·         Regular game jams and creative jams</div><div>·         Access to a wealth of training materials from leading content providers such as Udemy, Epic, Gnomon Workshop and the GDC Vault</div><div>·         Internal project showcases for knowledge sharing across Sumo Digital</div><div>·         Take advantage of a big selection of titles within our Game &amp; Book Libraries</div><div> </div><div><b>Perks and Extras:</b></div><div> </div><div>·         Long service and game completion awards</div><div>·         Studio tuck shop</div><div>·         Free fruit and drinks</div><div>·         Cake and savoury buffets on Friday mornings</div><div>·         Last Friday of the month drinks and games</div><div>·         Awesome Christmas party</div><div>·         Summer Family Big Day Out</div><div> </div><div><b> </b></div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>At Sumo, we want to enable everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work every single day. We acknowledge that the games industry is far from perfect and a global organisation with people all over the world, from all kinds of backgrounds, we know it’s part of our duty to provide everyone at Sumo with a safe, accepting and affirming working environment.</div><div> </div><div>We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><b>Who are Sumo Nottingham?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>We are a studio with a friendly, fun vibe, committed to maintaining our family feel culture with strong team relationships both inside and outside of work.  For this reason, we call ourselves Sumo Nottingham Family or SNF for short.  We genuinely care about each other and support each other through our successes and failures, through our good times and bad.  When we celebrate success, we are proud to shout about it. </div><div> </div><div>We take huge pride in our inclusive working environment and in making our teams happy and comfortable at work. </div><div> </div><div>We thrive on our Studio traditions, including our Friday treats, our birthday celebrations, our milestone celebrations and our socials. </div><div> </div><div>Everybody in the Nottingham family has a voice and all ideas are encouraged and listened to.  </div><div> </div><div><b>Where are we?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>We’re just a mile outside the City Centre, ten minutes walk from the train station, with good tram and bus links.  The Nottingham Cycle Superhighway is also on our doorstep as is PureGym, where we offer a free membership to staff.  We also have two big supermarkets located close by, together with some fast food options, very handy for a lunchtime treat. </div><div> </div><div>Nottingham is bustling, busy city of nightlife, culture, sport and stories.  For the seventh year in a row, Nottingham has been awarded a Purple Flag as being recognised as one of the best nights out in the UK.   It has a diverse offering of bars hidden down alleyways, under pavements, indie hotspots, cosy pubs and cocktail bars.</div><div>  </div><div>Visit England awarded Nottingham the Home of Sport title in 2015 and Trent Bridge International Cricket ground, the National Ice Centre, the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham Forest and Notts County football grounds are all within walking distance of the studio. </div><div> </div><div>We’re a cultured lot and we like to get our fix at the Theatre Royal, Royal Concert Hall and the world renowed Nottingham Playhouse where some of our greatest actors got their starts.   The Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery has some incredible exhibits and, if you’re a history buff, take a trip to the newly refurbished hilltop Nottingham Castle and visit the Robin Hood statue whilst there.</div><div> </div><div>Further afield, Wollaton Hall and Park is an amazing venue to visit and was used as a filming location for Wayne Manor in Warner Bros’ ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ film. We also have Sherwood Forest around 15 miles away from the city centre where you can visit the Robin Hood visitors centre and see the Major Oak.</div><div> </div><div>We are so lucky that Nottingham is surrounded by glorious countryside.   To the North, we are only and quick journey away from the majestic Peak District and the beautiful Vale of Belvoir sits to the East of the City. </div><div> </div><div>We are confident that you’ll love not only our studio but the city and its surrounding areas. </div><div> </div><div><b>Who are Sumo Digital?</b></div><div> </div><div>Sumo Digital is an award-winning international family of studios. Recent releases from Sumo Digital studios include: BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws &amp; Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder.</div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project. </div><div> </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div><b>About Sumo Nottingham</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Nottingham develops action and racing games for console and PC, bringing character and innovation to everything we do.</div><div> </div><div>Sumo Nottingham develops multiple AAA projects with some of the world’s biggest publishers, with games such as Team Sonic Racing and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. As well as contributing to genre-defining titles like the Forza Motorsport, Horizons and Hogwarts Legacy; Sumo Nottingham's vast development experience spans multiple genres and platforms.</div><div> </div><div>The team at Sumo Nottingham is growing, and we are looking for talented people to help bring a series of incredible projects to life.</div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project.</div><div> </div><div>Sumo Nottingham is made up of a diverse mix of talented people, who want to come, to develop and do their best work. Our studio culture is one that drives performance by putting people first. If you are looking for somewhere that is a little bit special and unique, come and join us. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, or age. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Role @ Sumo Nottingham</b></div><div> </div><div>We have an extraordinary opportunity for an experienced Lighting Artist to join our friendly team here at Sumo Nottingham. This is a great chance for a Lighting Artist to join a busy studio, the role will offer lots of room for development and professional growth and will work across the studio's AAA project portfolio.</div><div> </div><div>As a Lighting Artist at Sumo Nottingham, you will be a core pillar of the art team, helping to determine and realise the final look and feel of our stunning environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong drive to achieve the agreed vision, and is well versed in working as part of team of experienced artists.</div><div><br /></div><div>Within this role, you will Design and implement lighting for our environments and cinematics across our AAA gaming projects, working with the Art Director on look development for pre-production and pitches, while collaborating with the Art and Engineering teams to develop tools and pipelines. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lighting Artist to join a passionate and friendly team. You will get the chance to work on some really exciting AAA console and PC game titles and will receive great training and objective progression at Sumo Nottingham and within the wider Sumo Group.</div><div> </div><div><b>We're open to this person being based in-studio, hybrid or fully remote (in the UK).</b></div></div><div><div><h3>Skills and experience:</h3><ul><ul><li>Strong sense of lighting theory including exposure, artificial and natural light, reflections and colour temperature</li><li>Strong abilities in real time rendering and post FX in a physically based pipeline</li><li>Knowledge of shaders, materials and textures and their impact on lighting</li><li>Understanding the use of lighting in gameplay to guide the player path and highlight objectives. </li><li>Ability to balance visual quality, design needs and performance requirements.</li><li>A minimum of 5 years of production experience working on AAA games or film.</li><li>Experience in Unreal 4 / Unreal 5 is advantageous.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>On application, please include your current CV and any relevant portfolio/showreel content.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>What we offer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>.    Defined Annual Bonus Scheme</div><div>.    ULEV car scheme </div><div>.    Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits        </div><div>.    Salary Sacrifice Pension</div><div>.    Flexible Working   </div><div>.   21 days free-use holiday</div><div>    + your birthday off</div><div>    + 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day</div><div>    + a duvet day</div><div>    + Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year</div><div>    + Bank Holidays</div><div>    + extra allowance accrued for longer service</div><div>.    Free dental insurance </div><div>.    Life Assurance 4x Salary</div><div>.    Income Protection of 75% for 5 years</div><div>.    Paid membership to any one Pure Gym location           </div><div>.    Enhanced Mat/Paternity &amp; Adoption pay</div><div>.    Employee Assistance Programme:</div><div>.    Help at Hand - Remote GP, Mental Health &amp; Physio appointments</div><div>.    Free financial &amp; home buying support consultations</div><div>.    Cycle to Work Scheme</div><div>.    Payroll Giving Scheme</div><div>.    Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses</div><div>.    Career Development Pathway   </div><div>.    Wrap Parties.</div><div>.    Project Completion Awards</div><div>.    Game/Creative Jams</div><div>.    Big Family Events</div><div>.    Studio social activities, e.g. running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…</div><div>.    Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group </div><div>.    Free fruit and drinks in our studios</div><div>.    Employee Referral Bonus      </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Your career development:</b></div><div> </div><div>·         Career development support through recognised discipline pathways</div><div>·         5 learning and development days to use as you choose</div><div>·         Regular game jams and creative jams</div><div>·         Access to a wealth of training materials from leading content providers such as Udemy, Epic, Gnomon Workshop and the GDC Vault</div><div>·         Internal project showcases for knowledge sharing across Sumo Digital</div><div>·         Take advantage of a big selection of titles within our Game &amp; Book Libraries</div><div> </div><div><b>Perks and Extras:</b></div><div> </div><div>·         Long service and game completion awards</div><div>·         Studio tuck shop</div><div>·         Free fruit and drinks</div><div>·         Cake and savoury buffets on Friday mornings</div><div>·         Last Friday of the month drinks and games</div><div>·         Awesome Christmas party</div><div>·         Summer Family Big Day Out</div><div> </div><div><b> </b></div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>At Sumo, we want to enable everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work every single day. We acknowledge that the games industry is far from perfect and a global organisation with people all over the world, from all kinds of backgrounds, we know it’s part of our duty to provide everyone at Sumo with a safe, accepting and affirming working environment.</div><div> </div><div>We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><b>Who are Sumo Nottingham?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>We are a studio with a friendly, fun vibe, committed to maintaining our family feel culture with strong team relationships both inside and outside of work.  For this reason, we call ourselves Sumo Nottingham Family or SNF for short.  We genuinely care about each other and support each other through our successes and failures, through our good times and bad.  When we celebrate success, we are proud to shout about it. </div><div> </div><div>We take huge pride in our inclusive working environment and in making our teams happy and comfortable at work. </div><div> </div><div>We thrive on our Studio traditions, including our Friday treats, our birthday celebrations, our milestone celebrations and our socials. </div><div> </div><div>Everybody in the Nottingham family has a voice and all ideas are encouraged and listened to.  </div><div> </div><div><b>Where are we?</b></div><div><b> </b></div><div>We’re just a mile outside the City Centre, ten minutes walk from the train station, with good tram and bus links.  The Nottingham Cycle Superhighway is also on our doorstep as is PureGym, where we offer a free membership to staff.  We also have two big supermarkets located close by, together with some fast food options, very handy for a lunchtime treat. </div><div> </div><div>Nottingham is bustling, busy city of nightlife, culture, sport and stories.  For the seventh year in a row, Nottingham has been awarded a Purple Flag as being recognised as one of the best nights out in the UK.   It has a diverse offering of bars hidden down alleyways, under pavements, indie hotspots, cosy pubs and cocktail bars.</div><div>  </div><div>Visit England awarded Nottingham the Home of Sport title in 2015 and Trent Bridge International Cricket ground, the National Ice Centre, the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham Forest and Notts County football grounds are all within walking distance of the studio. </div><div> </div><div>We’re a cultured lot and we like to get our fix at the Theatre Royal, Royal Concert Hall and the world renowed Nottingham Playhouse where some of our greatest actors got their starts.   The Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery has some incredible exhibits and, if you’re a history buff, take a trip to the newly refurbished hilltop Nottingham Castle and visit the Robin Hood statue whilst there.</div><div> </div><div>Further afield, Wollaton Hall and Park is an amazing venue to visit and was used as a filming location for Wayne Manor in Warner Bros’ ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ film. We also have Sherwood Forest around 15 miles away from the city centre where you can visit the Robin Hood visitors centre and see the Major Oak.</div><div> </div><div>We are so lucky that Nottingham is surrounded by glorious countryside.   To the North, we are only and quick journey away from the majestic Peak District and the beautiful Vale of Belvoir sits to the East of the City. </div><div> </div><div>We are confident that you’ll love not only our studio but the city and its surrounding areas. </div><div> </div><div><b>Who are Sumo Digital?</b></div><div> </div><div>Sumo Digital is an award-winning international family of studios. Recent releases from Sumo Digital studios include: BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws &amp; Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder.</div><div> </div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project. </div><div> </div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Sumo Newcastle is seeking a Senior Technical Artist to work on their new IP Hood: Outlaws and Legends and other unannounced games in development. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of production experience in the games industry, experience with Unreal Engine 4, and knowledge of platform strengths and limitations. The Senior Technical Artist will work closely with Art Leads to deliver artistic vision within project requirements, identify and solve problems, direct art optimization efforts, and collaborate effectively with both art and programming teams. This position is open to remote, hybrid, and in-studio working. Sumo Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working, generous holidays, and employee diversity focus groups.

<div><div><b>About Sumo Newcastle</b></div><div><br /></div><div>We build ground-breaking games and content for some of the world’s biggest publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Apple and Sega. Sumo Newcastle joined the Sumo Digital family in January of 2018. As a former CCP Games studio, we have a solid history of cutting-edge development, and now with Sumo, a spectacular future of ‘AAA’ game development for some of the biggest and best publishers in the world.</div><div><br /></div><div>It’s an exciting time to be part of Sumo, winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio and GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work; big things are on the horizon and we want you to be part of our continued journey.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Newcastle is made up of a diverse mix of fantastic and talented people, and we embrace all the elements that make our team unique! We are an inclusive studio and welcome applications from all qualified applicants of any background, regardless of race, age, disability, gender identity or neurodiversity.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The role @ Sumo Newcastle</b></div><div> </div><div>Sumo Newcastle is looking for a Senior Technical Artist, capable of being the bridge between the Art and Programming teams. You will be well versed in various areas of the game development process from creating and maintaining pipeline tools to directing and supporting optimisations. </div><div> </div><div>With our new IP <b>Hood: Outlaws and Legends</b> and other unannounced games in development, Sumo Newcastle are undertaking some very ambitious projects, so as a growing team it’s an ideal time to join and make your mark on something big!</div><div> </div><div>Reporting to the Head of Art you will play a fundamental role in supporting the art team, enabling them to push for the highest quality visuals based on the resources available. This role will cover all areas of art production from tools and pipelines through to engine and platform specific profiling and guidance.</div><div> </div><div>The ideal candidate will enjoy being involved in a friendly, hard working environment and be able to communicate well within the art team as well as with other development disciplines. If you are looking for a role that gives opportunity to make a difference and a drive to help push for the best, this is the job for you!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>This position is open to remote, hybrid and in-studio working.</b></div></div><div><div><h3>Within this role you will:</h3><ul><ul><li>Work closely with Art Leads to deliver artistic vision within the project requirements</li><li>Proactively use knowledge and experience to identify &amp; solve problems before they affect the development team</li><li>Implement new techniques that increase the quality and efficiency of the art created</li><li>Direct art optimization efforts, informing best decisions, ensuring content remains at high visual fidelity on a wide range of platforms</li><li>Be the bridge between art and programming teams and collaborate effectively with both</li><li>Creating and testing any new tools before deployment into production</li><li>Document and knowledge share</li><li>Regularly communicate technical constraints and their reasons to the art team</li><div><br /></div></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>To be successful you will need to have:</h3><ul><ul><li>Have 3 years plus production experience working within the games industry</li><li>Ideally at least 2 shipped titles (preferably AAA)</li><li>Experience of production level shader work and optimisation within Unreal Engine 4</li><li>Strong understanding of the creation of shaders within Unreal Engine 4</li><li>Be highly experienced with blueprints and their implementation</li><li>Knowledge of platform strengths and limitations</li><li>Experience with performance profiling tools such as PIX/Razor/In-Engine tools etc. </li><li>High levels of aesthetic attention to detail</li><li>Familiarity working and developing in a multi-platform, multi-project environment.</li><li>Experience with other programs such as Substance Painter / Designer. Zbrush etc</li><li>Strong communication and organizational skills</li><li>Excellent time management skills</li><li>Coaching skills</li><li>Self-motivated and agile</li><div><br /></div></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>It would be beneficial if you have:</h3><ul><ul><li>Experience using 3dsMax as a Technical Artist. Maxscript programming would be viewed positively</li><li>Experience in other scripting and programming languages</li><li>Experience using Houdini</li><li>Experience with data management</li><li>Positive influence and leadership skills</li><div><br /></div></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What we offer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>.    Defined Annual Bonus Scheme</div><div>.    ULEV car scheme </div><div>.    Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits        </div><div>.    Salary Sacrifice Pension</div><div>.    Flexible Working   </div><div>.   21 days free-use holiday</div><div>    + your birthday off</div><div>    + 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day</div><div>    + a duvet day</div><div>    + Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year</div><div>    + Bank Holidays</div><div>    + extra allowance accrued for longer service</div><div>.    Free dental insurance </div><div>.    Life Assurance 4x Salary</div><div>.    Income Protection of 75% for 5 years            </div><div>.    Enhanced Mat/Paternity &amp; Adoption pay</div><div>.    Employee Assistance Programme:</div><div>.    Help at Hand - Remote GP, Mental Health &amp; Physio appointments</div><div>.    Free financial &amp; home buying support consultations</div><div>.    Cycle to Work Scheme</div><div>.    Payroll Giving Scheme</div><div>.    Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses</div><div>.    Career Development Pathway   </div><div>.    Wrap Parties.</div><div>.    Project Completion Awards</div><div>.    Game/Creative Jams</div><div>.    Big Family Events</div><div>.    Studio social activities, e.g. running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…</div><div>.    Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group </div><div>.    Free fruit and drinks in our studios</div><div>.    Employee Referral Bonus      </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>At Sumo Digital, we know that diversity and inclusivity will make our teams (and the amazing work that they do) better! We encourage and welcome ALL applications.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>More About The Sumo Newcastle Studio:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Digital is one of the UK's most prolific game developers, enjoying over fifteen years of stability and growth. We have UK studios in Sheffield, Newcastle, Nottingham, Leamington Spa, The Chinese Room in Brighton and Red Kite Games in Leeds, along with Sumo Video Games in Pune, India. </div><div><br /></div><div>We offer a superb benefits package including generous holidays and flexi-time. We care about our people, with an emphasis on the work/life balance and out of office events such as our legendary annual Sumo ‘Big Day Out’, plus epic Christmas parties and much more! Our regular studio Game Jams are a highlight - winning concepts can go on to commercial release, so far including Snake Pass and Spyder for Apple Arcade. </div><div><br /></div><div>We are proud to be in the North-East of England, in our new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities in Riga. Newcastle was voted the number one place that travellers should visit in 2018 by Rough Guide and has everything that a major European city has to offer; culture, heritage, lively bars and fantastic retail. It is an exciting cosmopolitan city while also boasting plenty of beautiful outdoor space including several beaches less than an hour’s drive away.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our environment is relaxed, friendly and built on every team member having the opportunity to shine and have real, meaningful input into the games that we create. We pride ourselves on our positive atmosphere and sociable team who regularly partake in shared interest groups, lunchtime and after-work clubs, and charity fundraising events.</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Sumo Newcastle is seeking a Lead/Principal Technical Artist to join their team and work on ambitious projects, including their new IP Hood: Outlaws and Legends. The ideal candidate will have 5-6 years of production experience in the games industry, experience with Unreal Engine 4, and knowledge of platform strengths and limitations. They will work closely with Art Leads to deliver artistic vision within project requirements, identify and solve problems, and direct art optimization efforts. The position is open to remote, hybrid, and in-studio working. Sumo Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working, career development pathways, and employee diversity focus groups.

<div><div><b>About Sumo Newcastle</b></div><div><br /></div><div>We build ground-breaking games and content for some of the world’s biggest publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Apple and Sega. Sumo Newcastle joined the Sumo Digital family in January of 2018. As a former CCP Games studio, we have a solid history of cutting-edge development, and now with Sumo, a spectacular future of ‘AAA’ game development for some of the biggest and best publishers in the world.</div><div><br /></div><div>It’s an exciting time to be part of Sumo, winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio and GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work; big things are on the horizon and we want you to be part of our continued journey.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Newcastle is made up of a diverse mix of fantastic and talented people, and we embrace all the elements that make our team unique! We are an inclusive studio and welcome applications from all qualified applicants of any background, regardless of race, age, disability, gender identity or neurodiversity.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The role @ Sumo Newcastle</b></div><div> </div><div>Sumo Newcastle is looking for a Lead/Principal Technical Artist, capable of being the bridge between the Art and Programming teams. You will be well versed in various areas of the game development process from creating and maintaining pipeline tools to directing and supporting optimisations. </div><div> </div><div>With our new IP <b>Hood: Outlaws and Legends</b> and other unannounced games in development, Sumo Newcastle are undertaking some very ambitious projects, so as a growing team it’s an ideal time to join and make your mark on something big!</div><div> </div><div>We are starting to build an in-house Technical Art team here at Sumo Newcastle. This is an exciting time to join, leading a brand new in-house team, working with our Head of Art who has a Technical Art background.</div><div><br /></div><div>Reporting to the Head of Art you will play a fundamental role in supporting the art team, enabling them to push for the highest quality visuals based on the resources available. This role will cover all areas of art production from tools and pipelines through to engine and platform specific profiling and guidance.</div><div> </div><div>The ideal candidate will enjoy being involved in a friendly, hard working environment and be able to communicate well within the art team as well as with other development disciplines. If you are looking for a role that gives opportunity to make a difference and a drive to help push for the best, this is the job for you!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>This position is open to remote, hybrid and in-studio working.</b></div></div><div><div><h3>Within this role you will:</h3><ul><ul><li>Work closely with Art Leads to deliver artistic vision within the project requirements</li><li>Proactively use knowledge and experience to identify &amp; solve problems before they affect the development team</li><li>Implement new techniques that increase the quality and efficiency of the art created</li><li>Direct art optimization efforts, informing best decisions, ensuring content remains at high visual fidelity on a wide range of platforms</li><li>Be the bridge between art and programming teams and collaborate effectively with both</li><li>Creating and testing any new tools before deployment into production</li><li>Document and knowledge share</li><li>Regularly communicate technical constraints and their reasons to the art team</li><div><br /></div></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>To be successful you will need to have:</h3><ul><ul><li>Have 5/6 years plus production experience working within the games industry</li><li>Ideally at least 3/4 shipped titles (preferably AAA)</li><li>Experience of production level shader work and optimisation within Unreal Engine 4</li><li>Strong understanding of the creation of shaders within Unreal Engine 4</li><li>Be highly experienced with blueprints and their implementation</li><li>Knowledge of platform strengths and limitations</li><li>Experience with performance profiling tools such as PIX/Razor/In-Engine tools etc. </li><li>High levels of aesthetic attention to detail</li><li>Familiarity working and developing in a multi-platform, multi-project environment.</li><li>Experience with other programs such as Substance Painter / Designer. Zbrush etc</li><li>Strong communication and organizational skills</li><li>Excellent time management skills</li><li>Coaching skills</li><li>Self-motivated and agile</li><div><br /></div></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>It would be beneficial if you have:</h3><ul><ul><li>Experience using 3dsMax as a Technical Artist. Maxscript programming would be viewed positively</li><li>Experience in other scripting and programming languages</li><li>Experience using Houdini</li><li>Experience with data management</li><li>Positive influence and leadership skills</li><div><br /></div></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What we offer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>.    Defined Annual Bonus Scheme</div><div>.    ULEV car scheme </div><div>.    Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits        </div><div>.    Salary Sacrifice Pension</div><div>.    Flexible Working   </div><div>.   21 days free-use holiday</div><div>    + your birthday off</div><div>    + 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day</div><div>    + a duvet day</div><div>    + Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year</div><div>    + Bank Holidays</div><div>    + extra allowance accrued for longer service</div><div>.    Free dental insurance </div><div>.    Life Assurance 4x Salary</div><div>.    Income Protection of 75% for 5 years            </div><div>.    Enhanced Mat/Paternity &amp; Adoption pay</div><div>.    Employee Assistance Programme:</div><div>.    Help at Hand - Remote GP, Mental Health &amp; Physio appointments</div><div>.    Free financial &amp; home buying support consultations</div><div>.    Cycle to Work Scheme</div><div>.    Payroll Giving Scheme</div><div>.    Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses</div><div>.    Career Development Pathway   </div><div>.    Wrap Parties.</div><div>.    Project Completion Awards</div><div>.    Game/Creative Jams</div><div>.    Big Family Events</div><div>.    Studio social activities, e.g. running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…</div><div>.    Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group </div><div>.    Free fruit and drinks in our studios</div><div>.    Employee Referral Bonus      </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>At Sumo Digital, we know that diversity and inclusivity will make our teams (and the amazing work that they do) better! We encourage and welcome ALL applications.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>More About The Sumo Newcastle Studio:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Digital is one of the UK's most prolific game developers, enjoying over fifteen years of stability and growth. We have UK studios in Sheffield, Newcastle, Nottingham, Leamington Spa, The Chinese Room in Brighton and Red Kite Games in Leeds, along with Sumo Video Games in Pune, India. </div><div><br /></div><div>We offer a superb benefits package including generous holidays and flexi-time. We care about our people, with an emphasis on the work/life balance and out of office events such as our legendary annual Sumo ‘Big Day Out’, plus epic Christmas parties and much more! Our regular studio Game Jams are a highlight - winning concepts can go on to commercial release, so far including Snake Pass and Spyder for Apple Arcade. </div><div><br /></div><div>We are proud to be in the North-East of England, in our new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities in Riga. Newcastle was voted the number one place that travellers should visit in 2018 by Rough Guide and has everything that a major European city has to offer; culture, heritage, lively bars and fantastic retail. It is an exciting cosmopolitan city while also boasting plenty of beautiful outdoor space including several beaches less than an hour’s drive away.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our environment is relaxed, friendly and built on every team member having the opportunity to shine and have real, meaningful input into the games that we create. We pride ourselves on our positive atmosphere and sociable team who regularly partake in shared interest groups, lunchtime and after-work clubs, and charity fundraising events.</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div><b>About Sumo Newcastle</b></div><div><br /></div><div>We build ground-breaking games and content for some of the world’s biggest publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Apple and Sega. Sumo Newcastle joined the Sumo Digital family in January of 2018. As a former CCP Games studio, we have a solid history of cutting-edge development, and now with Sumo, a spectacular future of ‘AAA’ game development for some of the biggest and best publishers in the world.</div><div><br /></div><div>It’s an exciting time to be part of Sumo, winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio and GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work; big things are on the horizon and we want you to be part of our continued journey.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Newcastle is made up of a diverse mix of fantastic and talented people, and we embrace all the elements that make our team unique! We are an inclusive studio and welcome applications from all qualified applicants of any background, regardless of race, age, disability, gender identity or neurodiversity.</div><div><br /></div><div>As a growing development studio we are always looking to add talented developers to our AAA projects across Xbox, PS4, Switch and PC. If you are an experienced programmer, we would love to hear from you!</div></div><div><div><h3>In this role you will</h3><ul><ul><li>Work with the code team and production to achieve the highest possible quality product</li><li>Assist with planning and direction of the work of the code team</li><li>Mentor more junior members of the code team</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>We need you to have </h3><ul><ul><li>Proficiency in C/C++, minimum of 5 years' experience</li><li>4 years' experience working in the game industry required</li><li>Experience in PC and/or console programming</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Excellent debugging and optimisation skills</li><li>Practical experience with 3D math</li><li>Worked on at least 2 shipped games</li><li>Experience with asset pipelines dealing with large scale data sets</li><li>Experience working on at least one large scale game project</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>You will also need to </h3><ul><ul><li>Communicate effectively within a large multidisciplinary group project environment</li><li>Think critically, and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues</li><li>Find and fix complex bugs in any area of the project</li><li>Be self motivated with high personal standards as demonstrated in quality and pride of work</li><li>Create and own complex systems from start to finish</li><li>Author technical designs and best practices</li><li>Quickly master tools and development processes</li><li>Take direction and criticism</li><li>Plan work and meet deadlines designated for team projects</li><li>Demonstrate professionalism with the ability to function well within a team</li><li>Mentor less experienced programmers</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What we offer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>.    Defined Annual Bonus Scheme</div><div>.    ULEV car scheme </div><div>.    Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits        </div><div>.    Salary Sacrifice Pension</div><div>.    Flexible Working   </div><div>.   21 days free-use holiday</div><div>    + your birthday off</div><div>    + 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day</div><div>    + a duvet day</div><div>    + Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year</div><div>    + Bank Holidays</div><div>    + extra allowance accrued for longer service</div><div>.    Free dental insurance </div><div>.    Life Assurance 4x Salary</div><div>.    Income Protection of 75% for 5 years            </div><div>.    Enhanced Mat/Paternity &amp; Adoption pay</div><div>.    Employee Assistance Programme:</div><div>.    Help at Hand - Remote GP, Mental Health &amp; Physio appointments</div><div>.    Free financial &amp; home buying support consultations</div><div>.    Cycle to Work Scheme</div><div>.    Payroll Giving Scheme</div><div>.    Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses</div><div>.    Career Development Pathway   </div><div>.    Wrap Parties.</div><div>.    Project Completion Awards</div><div>.    Game/Creative Jams</div><div>.    Big Family Events</div><div>.    Studio social activities, e.g. running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…</div><div>.    Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group </div><div>.    Free fruit and drinks in our studios</div><div>.    Employee Referral Bonus      </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>At Sumo Digital, we know that diversity and inclusivity will make our teams (and the amazing work that they do) better! We encourage and welcome ALL applications.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>More About The Sumo Newcastle Studio:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Digital is one of the UK's most prolific game developers, enjoying over fifteen years of stability and growth. We have UK studios in Sheffield, Newcastle, Nottingham, Leamington Spa, The Chinese Room in Brighton and Red Kite Games in Leeds, along with Sumo Video Games in Pune, India. </div><div><br /></div><div>We offer a superb benefits package including generous holidays and flexi-time. We care about our people, with an emphasis on the work/life balance and out of office events such as our legendary annual Sumo ‘Big Day Out’, plus epic Christmas parties and much more! Our regular studio Game Jams are a highlight - winning concepts can go on to commercial release, so far including Snake Pass and Spyder for Apple Arcade. </div><div><br /></div><div>We are proud to be in the North-East of England, in our new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities in Riga. Newcastle was voted the number one place that travellers should visit in 2018 by Rough Guide and has everything that a major European city has to offer; culture, heritage, lively bars and fantastic retail. It is an exciting cosmopolitan city while also boasting plenty of beautiful outdoor space including several beaches less than an hour’s drive away.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our environment is relaxed, friendly and built on every team member having the opportunity to shine and have real, meaningful input into the games that we create. We pride ourselves on our positive atmosphere and sociable team who regularly partake in shared interest groups, lunchtime and after-work clubs, and charity fundraising events.</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Sumo Newcastle is seeking an experienced and creative animation programmer to join their gameplay programming team. The successful candidate will work with animators, technical animators, and gameplay programmers to implement, iterate, and polish animation features for AAA games. They will also be expected to create and extend animation tools and systems as appropriate for the task in hand. The ideal candidate will have experience with Unreal Engine's animation system, worked on at least one released game, and have strong C++ programming skills. Sumo Newcastle offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working, a defined annual bonus scheme, and career development pathways. They are an inclusive studio and welcome applications from all qualified applicants of any background.

<div><div><b>About Sumo Newcastle</b></div><div><br /></div><div>We build ground-breaking games and content for some of the world’s biggest publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Apple and Sega. Sumo Newcastle joined the Sumo Digital family in January of 2018. As a former CCP Games studio, we have a solid history of cutting-edge development, and now with Sumo, a spectacular future of ‘AAA’ game development for some of the biggest and best publishers in the world.</div><div><br /></div><div>It’s an exciting time to be part of Sumo, winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio and GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work; big things are on the horizon and we want you to be part of our continued journey.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Newcastle is made up of a diverse mix of fantastic and talented people, and we embrace all the elements that make our team unique! We are an inclusive studio and welcome applications from all qualified applicants of any background, regardless of race, age, disability, gender identity or neurodiversity.</div><div><br /></div><div>We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and creative animation programmer join our gameplay programming team.  You will work with animators, technical animators and gameplay programmers to implement, iterate and polish animation features, helping colleagues to achieve high quality results while explaining the engineering implications of their designs.  In addition to working within our existing animation systems, you will be expected to create and extend animation tools and systems as appropriate for the task in hand.   </div></div><div><div><h3>To be successful you will have: </h3><ul><ul><li>Experience with Unreal Engine's animation system</li><li>Experience working on multiplayer games </li><li>At least one shipped AAA game in an animation programming role</li><li>Experience with animation  technologies such as rigging, state machines, physics ragdolls, inverse kinematics (IK), compression, facial animation, etc.</li><li>Strong C++ programming skills</li><li>Excellent 3D maths knowledge</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to share complex technical information with both programmers and non-programmers</li><li>Worked on at least one released game</li><li>The ability to work effectively in a team</li><li>A degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience</li><li>A passion for making games</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>It would be advantageous if you have: </h3><ul><ul><li>Console programming experience</li><li>Practical experience  optimizing and debugging multithreaded C++ code</li><li>Familiarity with common digital  content creation tools and animation content pipelines</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What we offer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>.    Defined Annual Bonus Scheme</div><div>.    ULEV car scheme </div><div>.    Monthly allowance to spend on enhancing benefits        </div><div>.    Salary Sacrifice Pension</div><div>.    Flexible Working   </div><div>.   21 days free-use holiday</div><div>    + your birthday off</div><div>    + 5 learning days including 1 volunteer day</div><div>    + a duvet day</div><div>    + Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year</div><div>    + Bank Holidays</div><div>    + extra allowance accrued for longer service</div><div>.    Free dental insurance </div><div>.    Life Assurance 4x Salary</div><div>.    Income Protection of 75% for 5 years            </div><div>.    Enhanced Mat/Paternity &amp; Adoption pay</div><div>.    Employee Assistance Programme:</div><div>.    Help at Hand - Remote GP, Mental Health &amp; Physio appointments</div><div>.    Free financial &amp; home buying support consultations</div><div>.    Cycle to Work Scheme</div><div>.    Payroll Giving Scheme</div><div>.    Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses</div><div>.    Career Development Pathway   </div><div>.    Wrap Parties.</div><div>.    Project Completion Awards</div><div>.    Game/Creative Jams</div><div>.    Big Family Events</div><div>.    Studio social activities, e.g. running, board games, film, yoga, life drawing…</div><div>.    Prism – Sumo’s employee diversity focus group </div><div>.    Free fruit and drinks in our studios</div><div>.    Employee Referral Bonus      </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Where do we stand on diversity?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>At Sumo Digital, we know that diversity and inclusivity will make our teams (and the amazing work that they do) better! We encourage and welcome ALL applications.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>More About The Sumo Newcastle Studio:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Digital is one of the UK's most prolific game developers, enjoying over fifteen years of stability and growth. We have UK studios in Sheffield, Newcastle, Nottingham, Leamington Spa, The Chinese Room in Brighton and Red Kite Games in Leeds, along with Sumo Video Games in Pune, India. </div><div><br /></div><div>We offer a superb benefits package including generous holidays and flexi-time. We care about our people, with an emphasis on the work/life balance and out of office events such as our legendary annual Sumo ‘Big Day Out’, plus epic Christmas parties and much more! Our regular studio Game Jams are a highlight - winning concepts can go on to commercial release, so far including Snake Pass and Spyder for Apple Arcade. </div><div><br /></div><div>We are proud to be in the North-East of England, in our new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities in Riga. Newcastle was voted the number one place that travellers should visit in 2018 by Rough Guide and has everything that a major European city has to offer; culture, heritage, lively bars and fantastic retail. It is an exciting cosmopolitan city while also boasting plenty of beautiful outdoor space including several beaches less than an hour’s drive away.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our environment is relaxed, friendly and built on every team member having the opportunity to shine and have real, meaningful input into the games that we create. We pride ourselves on our positive atmosphere and sociable team who regularly partake in shared interest groups, lunchtime and after-work clubs, and charity fundraising events.</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

Sumo Leamington, a game development studio, is seeking a talented programmer to join their backend team and work on their AAA games projects. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services to support a high number of concurrent users, collaborating with the game development team, and developing systems to deploy game servers. The ideal candidate should have experience in cloud services, programming languages such as C#, Go, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript, and databases. Sumo Leamington offers flexible working options, a great work/life balance, and a supportive working environment that values diversity and inclusivity.

<div><div><b>About Sumo Leamington</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Established in 2019, Sumo Leamington is led by a team of industry veterans with a wealth of experience in the games industry.</div><div><br /></div><div>With three core specialisms: service-based games, free to play titles and mobile, the team at Sumo Leamington are focussed on creating games which players keep coming back to – day after day, year after year.</div><div><br /></div><div>As winners of the TIGA Star Employment Award for 2021, recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work Award and listed as one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work for in 2021, Sumo Digital has enjoyed 18 years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003 and continues to strive for excellence across every single project. </div><div><br /></div><div>The team at Sumo Leamington is growing, and we’re looking for the industry’s brightest stars to help bring a series of incredible projects to life. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>The role @ Sumo</b> </div><div><br /></div><div>We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented programmer to join our backend team and to contribute to our AAA games projects.   You will design, develop and maintain scalable backend services to support a high number of concurrent users, providing client libraries to allow client-side programmers to interface with these services.</div></div><div><div><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul><ul><li>Become a developer on a multiplayer-only PC game</li><li>Implement backend features for the game with performant and maintainable code. Here are some examples of areas you might work on:</li><li>Player accounts and inventory</li><li>Leader boards</li><li>Matchmaking</li><li>Steam integration</li><li>Collaborate with the game development team to understand backend requirements, delivering a scalable and resilient backend infrastructure that can scale to the demands of a high concurrent player count.</li><li>Develop systems to deploy game servers and monitor and maintain their health and performance, in development and production environments</li><li>Help the team develop and document the backend architecture of the product</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>What we would like from you</h3><ul><ul><li>If you have experience in some or most of the skills below, we’d love to hear from you. The array of Server &amp; Cloud technology in use in modern software is near infinite, so the following list should be viewed as an example of the typical technology we use in projects at our studio, but we would encourage applicants who have experience of any other areas of backend development, as your experience is valuable, and we are mindful that good developers can learn and adapt quickly.</li><li>Experience using Cloud Services, any one or more of: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform</li><li>Experience with production-level cloud infrastructure at scale.</li><li>Any one or more of the programming languages: C#, Go, Python, JavaScript / TypeScript</li><li>Docker</li><li>Linux/Unix platforms</li><li>Databases</li><li>Shell scripting</li><li>Git</li><li>Reviewing other programmers code &amp; providing constructive feedback and checks.</li><li>Strong technical documentation skills.</li><li>Working with various project stakeholders to understand &amp; define clear requirements.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Other useful (but non-essential) experience</h3><ul><ul><li>Task management &amp; ticketing systems such as JIRA.</li><li>Confluence.</li><li>Development using the Unity game engine</li><li>Experience in the videogame industry</li><li>Infrastructure-As-Code E.g., Terraform, CloudFormation</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Benefits of working at Sumo Leamington</h3><ul><ul><li>Option to work fully remotely, or with occasional office visits if you wish.</li><li>We provide all our developers with top of the range development hardware</li><li>Management training program</li><li>1 day per month, everyone in the studio participates in our Studio Learning Day, where everyone can learn new skills which are      relevant to their role.</li><li>Work with an incredibly friendly &amp; diverse team.</li><li>A great work/life balance, with No Crunch policy.</li><li>Regular 1-on-1 meetings with your manager, to make sure we're listening to you &amp; supporting you.</li><li>Lots of holiday - 21 days of per year, plus Duvet day, your birthday off, and Christmas week off!</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>What We Offer:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>·               Annual Bonus &amp; Annual Salary Reviews</div><div>·               Electric Car Scheme</div><div>·               Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme</div><div>·               Flexible Working   </div><div>·               27 Days Holiday, including your birthday a duvet day and Christmas</div><div>·               Holiday ‘buy and sell’ scheme</div><div>·               Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses, The Gnomen Workshop, GDC Vault and more </div><div>·               Enhanced Mat/Paternity &amp; Adoption pay </div><div>·               Free Life Assurance - 4x Salary</div><div>·               Free Income Protection Scheme -up to 75%</div><div>·               Free Dental Insurance</div><div>·               Supportive Employee Assistance Programme with confidential 24/7/365 helpline &amp; app</div><div>·               Access remote GP, Mental Health, Physio appointments &amp; medical second opinions</div><div>·               Additional flexible benefits scheme </div><div>·               Cycle to Work Scheme</div><div>·               Mental Health First Aiders</div><div>·               Payroll Giving Scheme</div><div>·               Game &amp; Book Libraries</div><div>·               Long service &amp; project completion awards</div><div>·               Wrap Parties</div><div>·               Alternative Travel Prize Draw</div><div>·               The Sumo GameJam</div><div>·               Great family events</div><div>·               Studio clubs, inc. running, board games, film…</div><div>·               Life Drawing</div><div>·               Yoga Classes</div><div>·               Free fruit and drinks</div><div>·               Employee Referral Bonus      </div><div>·               Career Development       </div><div><br /></div><div><b> Where do we stand on diversity?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>At Sumo, we want to enable everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work every single day. We acknowledge that the games industry is far from perfect and a global organisation with people all over the world, from all kinds of backgrounds, we know it’s part of our duty to provide everyone at Sumo with a safe, accepting and affirming working environment.</div><div>We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>More about Sumo Leamington:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Leamington is situated just outside of the town centre and was recently awarded the Games Industry BIZ Best Diversity Award – a testament to its ongoing commitment to creating a home for everyone. The Studio features many onsite facilities  – everything needed for the team to create the world’s best games!</div><div>Ranked the happiest town to live in two official polls, Leamington Spa is a hidden gem nestled amongst the stunning countryside of Warwickshire and remains a hotspot for talented individuals and creative minds within the games industry.  Those living in Leamington Spa can enjoy:</div><div><br /></div><div>o   Local attractions such as Jepson Gardens and the Royal Pump Rooms</div><div>o   A rich and diverse culture</div><div>o   An expansive history and stunning architecture </div><div>o   Picturesque scenery, outstanding gardens and walking routes</div><div>o   Beautiful museums and galleries</div><div><br /></div><div><b>More about Sumo Digital:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sumo Digital is an award-winning international family of studios. Recent releases from Sumo Digital studios include: BAFTA-Award winning Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws &amp; Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder.</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div>Specialising in AAA PC and console development, Red Kite has a proven track record in the creation of cutting-edge games across varying genres.</div><div> </div><div>Having set up home in the beautiful Grade-II listed Park Row House in Leeds city centre, Red Kite continues to develop top-quality games for multiple world-class AAA publishing partners such as Sony, Microsoft, Activision, 2K, SEGA, Epic, Warner Bros., 505, Rare, Codemasters, Mediatonic and Remedy.</div><div> </div><div>Several titles include Hogwarts Legacy, Fall Guys, Mafia: Definitive Edition, Mafia III: Definitive Edition, Control Ultimate Edition, Two Point Hospital, Knockout City, Battletoads, Crackdown 3, Payday 2, Team Sonic Racing, DiRT 4 and God of War III: Remastered.</div><div> </div><div>It’s a very exciting time to join Red Kite; not only are we working on multiple high-profile games for gen 9 platforms, we're also developing our own IP. Here’s what we can tell you about:</div><div> </div><div>·       We’re partnered with Mediatonic working on the smash-hit, Fall Guys</div><div>·       We’re working on a high-profile AAA 1st person shooter in UE5</div><div>·       We’re working on Red Kite’s first original game</div><div> </div><div>One of the most interesting aspects to working at Red Kite is the diversity of projects present within the studio. It's certainly never boring and we constantly find ourselves pushing the boundaries when it comes to the gameplay that we're creating and the technologies that we're engineering.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Role @ Red Kite Games</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Red Kite has a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Level Designer to join our team to help develop an AAA multiplayer PvE game. Working closely with other discipline leads, you will guide your team of Level Designers to create a compelling player experience.</div><div>  </div><div>This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the creation of an original game within the universe of an award-winning IP. As a Lead Level Designer, you are responsible for realising the design vision through engaging mission maps and championing design quality.</div><div> </div><div><b>In your new role you will:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>·       Guide the creative vision for the mission maps and review moment-to-moment gameplay</div><div>·       Work closely with design leads to create cohesion between the game’s mechanics, narrative and tools</div><div>·       Regularly update directors and stakeholders, collating feedback into tasks for your team </div><div>·       Be the players’ advocate: Understand their needs and ensure that mission maps created by your team contribute to an engaging player experience</div><div>·       Establish level design best practices</div><div>·       Recognise the individual abilities of each member of your team, mentoring them 		through regular catchups and formal appraisals</div><div>·       Create a positive inclusive work environment that will grow team motivation and performance</div><div> </div><div><b>To be successful you will have:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>·       5+ years minimum experience in Level Design or relevant role</div><div>·       Significant involvement in the level design of multiple game titles, with preferably a full cycle on a AAA title (or equivalent) at Senior level or higher</div><div>·       A proven ability to present ideas to a wide variety of audiences, both technical and non-technical, in a succinct manner</div><div>·       An ability to collaborate with different disciplines and audiences</div><div>·       An appreciation for existing games and an awareness of modern gaming trends; particularly in the multiplayer PvE genre </div><div>·       A drive to inspire and cultivate talent</div><div>·       A forward-thinking attitude towards inclusivity and mental health </div><div> </div><div><b>Experience in any of these areas will be advantageous but not essential:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>·       Shipped one or more commercial titles in a lead design role</div><div>·       Custom game engine experience</div><div>·       Scripting knowledge (e.g., C#, Lua)</div><div>·       Expertise in creating FPS or multiplayer games</div><div>·       Prior experience in leading/managing/mentoring a team</div></div><div><div>Red Kite is located in central Leeds, a major European city connected to London by rapid rail links and the M1 motorway – plus the rest of the world via Leeds Bradford airport. It's home to some of the best restaurants, bars and museums in the North of England, and is within easy reach of spectacular countryside (the Yorkshire Moors and Bronte Country), historical York and the Yorkshire East coast (you should definitely check out Whitby and Runswick Bay).</div><div> </div><div>We offer a superb flexible benefits package – which includes but is not limited to:</div><div> </div><div>·         Flexitime – Including work from home on Fridays</div><div>·         35 hour working week</div><div>·         Early finish Fridays</div><div>·         Annual Bonus</div><div>·         27 Days Holiday (Minimum) – Including your birthday, Duvet Days and Christmas Eve</div><div>·         5 Learning &amp; Development Days per year – Including Udemy Access</div><div>·         Employee Assistance Programme – Including health, mental health and wellbeing support</div><div>·         Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption pay</div><div>·         Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness</div><div>·         Relocation Support &amp; Visa Sponsorship</div><div> </div><div>Nurturing Red Kite's studio culture is at the heart of everything we do and has been proudly recognised by the following awards:</div><div> </div><div>·       GI.biz – Best Places to Work 2022</div><div>·       Best Companies – A World Class, 3 Star place to work for 2023</div><div>·       TIGA STAR Award for excellence</div><div> </div><div>Red Kite is a social studio – the team regularly gather for drinks, game nights, film nights, to play sports etc. – making this a great place to build a career whilst making friends...and let's not forget Red Kite's legendary Summer BBQ and our epic Christmas party – plus much more!</div><div> </div><div>Red Kite's studio is relaxed and friendly. Every team member has the opportunity to shine and we pride ourselves on providing a positive social atmosphere, facilitated by shared interest groups, after-work clubs and charity fundraising events. Red Kite are proud supporters of the gaming charity SpecialEffect.</div><div> </div><div>Come join the team, build a rewarding career, and help to make great games with a lovely bunch of people!</div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

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