Who is Rising Nine?
Welcome to Rising Nine, a dynamic startup game studio headquartered in the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland. Born from a passion for gaming and a desire to innovate, we’re a fresh face in the industry, driven by boundless creativity and a hunger for adventure.
Despite our recent inception, Rising Nine stands tall with a cloud-based production model that embraces the future of remote work. With our roots firmly planted in Switzerland, we’ve cast our net wide, assembling a team of diverse talents from around the globe. Together, we’re breaking down barriers and redefining the way games are made.
Open Positions
Producer and Studio Administrator (Full Time | Part Time)
Location: Switzerland
Role Overview: As a Producer at Rising Nine, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the development process from concept to release. You will be responsible for managing the production schedule, resources, and milestones to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Additionally, you will handle studio administration tasks such as budgeting, hiring, and facilities management.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the development process from concept to release, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Manage the production schedule, milestones, and resources to optimize efficiency and workflow.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between team members, departments, and external partners.
- Handle studio administration tasks such as budgeting, hiring, and facilities management.
- Identify and mitigate risks to project timelines and quality, proactively addressing challenges as they arise.
- Collaborate closely with creative leads and stakeholders to align production goals with the overall vision of the studio.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a producer or project manager in the game development industry.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, with a talent for building and maintaining relationships.
- Familiarity with project management tools and software, such as Jira or Asana.
- Experience in studio administration, including budgeting, hiring, and facilities management, is a plus.
- Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of the game development process.
Join Us: If you’re passionate about game development and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role at the intersection of creativity and organization, we want to hear from you! Come be a part of our exciting journey at Rising Nine and help shape the future of gaming.
Level Designer (Full Time | Contract)
Role Overview: As a Level Designer at Rising Nine, you will play a crucial role in creating engaging and memorable game levels that enhance the overall player experience. You will be responsible for designing, building, and refining levels that balance aesthetics, gameplay mechanics, and narrative elements. Working closely with the design, art, and programming teams, you will ensure that each level provides a compelling and cohesive experience.
Responsibilities:
- Design, prototype, and implement game levels that align with the game’s vision and design goals.
- Collaborate with the design team to develop and refine gameplay mechanics and ensure they are integrated seamlessly into levels.
- Work with artists to create visually stunning and thematically cohesive environments.
- Implement level layouts, scripting events, and placing assets within the game engine, primarily using Unreal Engine.
- Conduct playtesting sessions and gather feedback to iterate and improve level design based on player experience.
- Balance gameplay elements such as difficulty, pacing, and player progression within levels.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for level design processes and workflows.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in level design and game development.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a level designer in the gaming industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work on shipped titles.
- Proficiency in level design tools and software, particularly Unreal Engine and Blueprint scripting.
- Strong understanding of level design principles, including layout, pacing, flow, and player psychology.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
- Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of how level design contributes to the overall player experience.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with 3D modeling and texturing software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
- Familiarity with game design principles and experience in other areas of game development.
- Knowledge of narrative design and storytelling in games.
Join Us: If you’re passionate about level design and eager to create engaging and immersive game worlds, we want to hear from you! Join us at Rising Nine and help shape the future of interactive entertainment.
Environment Artist (Full Time | Contract)
Role Overview: As an Environment Artist at Rising Nine, you will play a key role in crafting the stunning worlds that players will explore and interact with. You will be responsible for creating detailed and visually captivating environments that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Collaborating closely with designers, artists, and programmers, you will ensure that each environment not only looks amazing but also supports the game’s narrative and mechanics.
Responsibilities:
- Design, model, and texture high-quality 3D environments, including landscapes, buildings, props, and other assets.
- Collaborate with the art director and other team members to establish the visual style and ensure consistency across all environments.
- Implement and optimize environments within Unreal Engine, ensuring they perform well on target platforms.
- Work closely with level designers to integrate gameplay elements into the environments, enhancing player immersion and interaction.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for environment assets and workflows.
- Iterate on environments based on feedback from playtesting and art reviews, ensuring they meet quality standards and gameplay requirements.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in environment art and game development.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as an environment artist in the gaming industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work on shipped titles.
- Proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing software such as Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Substance Painter, and ZBrush.
- Strong understanding of environment design principles, including composition, color theory, lighting, and perspective.
- Experience with Unreal Engine and its tools, including landscape creation, material editing, and level design.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to create realistic and stylized environments.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
- Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of how environment art contributes to the overall player experience.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with procedural content generation tools such as Houdini.
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Blueprint or Python.
- Familiarity with photogrammetry techniques and software.
Join Us: If you’re passionate about creating breathtaking environments and want to be part of a team that values innovation and creativity, we want to hear from you! Join us at Rising Nine and help bring our game worlds to life.
Combat Animator (Full Time | Contract)
Role Overview: As a Combat Animator with a combat focus at Rising Nine, you will be responsible for bringing dynamic and impactful combat animations to life. From intense melee clashes to exhilarating ranged battles, you will play a key role in shaping the visceral and engaging combat experiences in our games. You will work closely with designers and artists to implement animations within the Unreal Engine, ensuring seamless integration and optimal gameplay responsiveness.
Responsibilities:
- Create high-quality combat animations for characters, weapons, and creatures, ranging from basic attacks to complex combo sequences.
- Collaborate with designers and artists to define animation requirements and ensure they align with gameplay and visual aesthetics.
- Iterate on animations based on feedback from gameplay testing and playtesting sessions, ensuring they meet quality and gameplay requirements.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in animation, particularly in the realm of combat animation, and share knowledge with the team.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as an animator in the gaming industry, with a focus on combat animation.
- Strong proficiency in animation software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
- Experience with animation rigging and skinning, with the ability to create rigs that support complex combat animations.
- Excellent understanding of combat mechanics and animation principles, with a keen eye for detail and style.
- Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality combat animations, with an emphasis on impact and fluidity.
Bonus Skills (not required):
- Experience with motion capture technology and techniques.
- Proficiency in Unreal Engine animation tools and systems, including animation blueprints and state machines.
- Knowledge of other animation styles and techniques beyond combat animation.
Join Us: If you’re passionate about animation and combat, and you’re ready to play a key role in shaping the combat experiences of our games, we want to hear from you! Come be a part of our exciting journey at Rising Nine and help create unforgettable gaming experiences for players around the world.
Rigger (Full Time | Contract)
Role Overview: As a Rigger at Rising Nine, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality rigging for characters, creatures, and other assets. You will work closely with animators, modelers, and technical artists to ensure that rigs meet the needs of animation and gameplay while maintaining efficiency and performance. Your work will be critical in bringing our game characters and assets to life with fluid and expressive motion.
Responsibilities:
- Create high-quality rigs for characters, creatures, and other assets, ensuring they meet the requirements of animators and the needs of gameplay.
- Develop and maintain rigging systems, including skeletons, facial rigs, skinning, and deformers.
- Collaborate closely with animators to ensure rigs are intuitive and meet animation needs.
- Work with modelers to ensure models are rig-ready and optimize topology for deformation.
- Implement and maintain rigging tools and scripts to streamline the rigging process and improve efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve rigging issues that arise during production.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in rigging and character technology, sharing knowledge with the team.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a rigger in the gaming or film industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing your rigging work.
- Proficiency in rigging software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
- Strong understanding of anatomy, deformation, and kinematics.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or MEL for tool development and automation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
- Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of how rigging contributes to character performance and gameplay.
Bonus Skills (not required):
- Experience with Unreal Engine and its rigging tools.
- Familiarity with motion capture processes and technology.
- Knowledge of character modeling and texturing.
Join Us: If you’re passionate about rigging and eager to bring characters and creatures to life in innovative and immersive game worlds, we want to hear from you! Join us at Rising Nine and help shape the future of interactive entertainment.
Social Media | Community Manager (Part Time)
Role Overview: As the Social Media / Community Manager at Rising Nine, you will play a crucial role in building and engaging our community across various social media platforms. From Twitter and YouTube to TikTok and beyond, you will be responsible for crafting compelling content, fostering meaningful interactions, and growing our presence online. Additionally, you will manage and nurture our Discord channel, creating a welcoming and vibrant space for our community to connect and engage with each other.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy to build and engage our community across platforms such as Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and more.
- Create and curate engaging content, including posts, videos, livestreams, and other multimedia assets, that resonate with our audience and drive engagement.
- Monitor and respond to community feedback, inquiries, and discussions on social media channels, fostering positive interactions and addressing concerns.
- Grow and nurture our Discord channel, organizing events, moderating discussions, and fostering a sense of community among members.
- Collaborate closely with the marketing and development teams to align social media efforts with overall brand and game promotion strategies.
- Analyze social media metrics and community feedback to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in social media management and community building, preferably in the gaming or entertainment industry.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms such as Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord, including best practices and trends.
- Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling and engaging content that resonates with our audience.
- Creative mindset and ability to think outside the box when it comes to content creation and community engagement.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple social media channels and community platforms simultaneously.
- Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of gamer culture and trends.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with social media analytics and reporting tools.
- Graphic design or video editing skills.
- Familiarity with influencer marketing and partnerships.
Join Us: If you’re passionate about gaming and social media, and you’re ready to build and engage a vibrant community around our games, we want to hear from you! Come be a part of our exciting journey at Rising Nine and help shape the future of gaming.
How to Apply?
Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction of yourself and any relevant social media work or portfolio examples to info@risingnine.com.