Keywords Studios is one of the largest go-to technical and creative services providers to the global video games industry. We provide integrated art production, engineering, audio services, testing, localization, and player support services for PC, Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox video games. How big are we? 17,000 employees. 80+ Studios. 20+ Countries. EUR$650M+ Revenue. Best of all, we continue to grow in a sustainable way. 

Keywords Studios Australia, consists of Wicked Workshop (Vic), Tantalus Media (SA, Qld, Vic), and Mighty Games. In 2023 we added over 70 new, talented individuals surpassing 250 employees in Australia. We're anticipating similar growth for 2024. Whilst we're backed by a highly successful parent company, we still enjoy the intimacy and independent studio feels. If you're a passionate, collaborative, can-do, delivery focused individual, we'd love to hear from you. 

Tantalus South is located in Adelaide and employs some of the best talent in video games South Australia has to offer. Some would even say in Australia. With over twenty staff members, 2024 will see us continue to add to this high achieving, quality driven, fun loving team. Experienced professionals with prior experience in shipping AAA games across Console, PC, or Nintendo, we're keen to speak with you. 

Job Description

Tantalus South are looking for a Technical Artist specializing in VFX and shaders, to join our team in our Adelaide CBD Studio. 

As a Technical Artist (VFX), your role is to craft and integrate dynamic real-time visual effects, help improve technical pipelines, workflows and VFX creation techniques / tools, and support overall art creation and optimization.

Responsibilities 

• Create or re-invent VFX and shaders. 
• Confidently communicate with other disciplines, including 3D art and engineering, to facilitate solutions that push the project forward. 
• Support art content production by advancing art pipelines, workflows and methodologies. 
• Develop tools and processes that facilitate content authoring with an emphasis on user experience, quality and productivity. 
• Asset optimisation, integration, performance profiling and validation. 
• Collaborate with other Technical Artists to maintain and further improve on project / studio tools and workflows. 
• Create and maintain technical documentation. 
• Assist with asset creation or re-invention in domains outside your area of expertise if needed. 
• Expectations 
• Proactively identify problems and propose, test and document solutions. 
• Research and explore new technologies and techniques and keep up-to-date with the latest trends in game development. 
• Share learnings and best practices, workflows and new tools with the wider team. 
• Be available for technical support for the art and animation team. 
• Actively demonstrate a desire to learn and grow professionally. 
• Contribute towards a positive and supportive company culture. 

• Approx. 10+ years of Games Industry experience (Senior). 
• Experience in art and animation content creation. 
• Strong attention to detail, able to multi-task and adapt to change. 
• Artistic eye and solid understanding of art pipeline. 
• Proficiency in scripting and coding in one or more of the following - Python, C#, C++, HLSL, MEL, MaxScript. 
• Knowledge of industry DCC packages – Maya, 3DS Max, Blender, Adobe Suite – with strong foundational knowledge in at least one. 
• Current development experience with Unity, UE4 or UE5. 
• Skills and interest in - Shader development, Pipeline and tool development, VFX / Particles, Real-time physics simulations. 
• A passion for games, an interest and awareness in the latest trends, tools, technology and approaches in creating content. 
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills. 
• Effective communication skills. 

Bonus Skills 

• Skills and interest in one or more areas - Character rigging, Procedural asset generation, Lighting, Real-time rendering and post-effects, Asset optimisation and performance profiling. 
• Experience in AAA game development. 
• Familiarity with Maya API. 
• Experience with Houdini and Substance Designer. 
• Experience with console development – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox. 
• Traditional art / drawing / painting / photography skills. 

• Competitive Market Rate Remuneration. 
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• We offer a range of flexible working arrangements including - full-time, compressed week, and hybrid work. 
• Benefits and discounts through our employee portal, Employment Hero. 
• Best of both worlds - perks of a global business with the intimacy of a small business. 
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of next generation games and collaborate with some of the best in the industry. 
• Wellbeing reimbursement for purchases relating to your health. 

Additional Information

If you'd like to know more about Keywords Studios we recommend visiting our corporate site HERE

Our recruitment process typically consists of an initial review of your application and if suitable followed with a Teams or Phone interview. For those selected to progress further it may include an online assessment, and two interviews which can be conducted onsite or remote. 

All applications will be responded to within five to ten business days where possible. For those who make it to interview stage, feedback will also be provided.

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our candidate experience, we do randomly select individuals to participate in a very short, anonymous, survey. Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate your time providing this. 

Should you wish to discuss Keywords Studios and our opportunities prior to making an application please feel free to call our Head of Talent Acquisition, Stan Rolfe on +61 416 048 976. Leave a message and he'll return your call as soon as possible. Please note Stan is based in Perth, Western Australia. 

PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY

Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Tantalus Media

Location: Adelaide, Australia

Area of Work: Art Services, Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Contentful’s Customer Support Engineers (f/m/d) are at the forefront of our efforts to assist customers who are building amazing websites, apps, and other digital experiences using cutting-edge technologies.

Working directly with our customers, our Customer Support Engineers help identify and research Contentful-related issues that users experience, and then troubleshoot and help resolve those issues.  By providing this assistance, and escalating issues when necessary to our Engineering team, our Customer Support Engineers give our customers confidence that their needs are represented and addressed. Many large customers rely on Contentful to power their public websites, mobile apps, and other mission-critical parts of their business; our Customer Support Engineers play a vital role in enabling their success in doing so.

• A spirited group from around the globe, we keep things light-hearted while also solving difficult customer situations and creating new internal processes
• Intellectual curiosity and interpersonal relationship skills are core to what we do; we seek to understand the “why” and not just the “what”
• We practice empathy and the art of anticipating customer needs

• Minimum 2 years previous experience with a direct contribution in Support and/or Customer-facing processes and tools like; a ticketing system, in-app chat, shift handover, on-call coverage, service level agreements, escalation process, and incident response
• Experience working with APIs and API-based SaaS integrations
• Software development exposure/troubleshooting experience in one or more of our supported languages (JavaScript, Java, Ruby, .Net, PHP, Python, Objective-C, or Swift)
• A good understanding of how web applications and mobile apps are built and work
• Confidence with common UNIX-like command-line tools
• A track record of getting things done in an environment that combines collaboration and individual responsibility
• Ability to read server logs and process them to aggregate/analyze data
• An understanding of Agile processes or experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to clearly explain concepts and produce example code that complements the explanation
• Customer-centered, high level of empathy, and cross-team collaboration mindset
• Results and outcome-oriented; team focused
• Experience with working with global teams, open to cultural and thought diversity
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences
• Healthcare packages and time off programs are available through TargetCW, or your contracting agency. 
• Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
• A personal education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career 
• Enjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties 
• An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health
• A monthly communication phone/internet stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement.
• New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees. Get the gear you need to work at your best.

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The Commercial Products team manages a fleet of custom-built and off the shelf systems that perform critical functions for our Sales Operations, Traffic, Finance and Presentation teams, which make it possible for us to sell and traffic ads. In other words, our systems manage all revenue associated with broadcast today and progressively into digital.

Ideally you have worked with Salesforce over the last couple of years, have a focus on industry cloud solutions, and are comfortable working from implementation to adoption. 

Role responsibilities

• User Management: Create, manage, and deactivate user accounts, roles, and permissions to ensure data security and accessibility.
• System Maintenance: Monitor and maintain system performance, security, and data integrity.
• Customisation: Customise Salesforce applications, including the creation of reports, dashboards, page layouts, and workflow automation.
• Data Management: Perform data imports, exports, backups, and cleansing to maintain high-quality data standards.
• Training & Support: Provide training and ongoing support to users, helping them to navigate the platform and utilise its features effectively.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain documentation of system configurations, processes, and user procedures.
• Collaboration: Work with various departments to gather requirements, deliver solutions, and enhance the Salesforce platform to meet evolving business needs.
• Updates & Releases: Stay up-to-date with Salesforce releases and new features; assess their impact and implement necessary updates.

Join Our Team as a Software Support Engineer (SSE) 

Are you a problem solver who thrives on helping customers succeed? As a Software Support Engineer (SSE) on our growing team, you'll be at the forefront of assisting our customers with installing our software, deploying it to cloud-hosted environments, integrating it with their data sources, and upgrading to the latest versions. You'll work closely with customers, often via Zoom, to troubleshoot technical issues related to our software and their environments, including firewalls, third-party authentication, and general IT challenges. 

In this role, you'll be a valued member of our product development team, influencing the evolution of our products to enhance customer satisfaction and resolve common pain points. 

We're looking for someone who: 

• Loves solving problems: You're driven to find the true root cause of issues and won’t stop until it's resolved. 

• Communicates effectively: You're responsive, articulate, and ready to help customers even during off-hours when needed. 

• Has dual OS expertise: You're comfortable with both Linux and Windows and familiar with cloud environments like AWS or Azure. 

• Constantly improves: You're always looking for ways to better your craft, support your teammates, and innovate. 

• Pays attention to detail: You enjoy digging through logs to piece together clues and uncover the root cause. 

• Is patient and empathetic: You excel at supporting customers with care and understanding. 

• Learns quickly: You’re often the one suggesting new ideas and elevating the team’s standards. You know how to make your ideas heard while being a team player. 

• Is technically adept: You can deep dive into issues using tools like Task Manager, Process Explorer, Wireshark, and other Windows Sysinternal power tools, with a solid grasp of networking technologies like TCP/IP, HTTP(S), and Ethernet. 

• Can support the APAC region.  8 AM – 5 PM MYT – Can work other locations, but this is the base time to cover (Japan, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand as examples)  

• You have a bachelor's or associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.  

• You’re open to periodic travel to work with customers on-site or attend meetups for some face-to-face time with your colleagues. 

• Experience with Linux and Windows, and familiarity with cloud environments like AWS or Azure. 

• Experience with using tools like Task Manager, Process Explorer, Wireshark, and other Windows Sysinternal power tools. 

• You know how to balance work with life, and you're looking for a role that respects that.  

• You’re excited about working with smart, passionate people in a scale-up environment with great investors and a bright future. 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you on board. Apply today and help us shape the future of our product and customer experience! 

The Position:

We have an exciting Part time opportunity to join our In-Work Support Coach team in South Granville and surrounding suburbs.  If you’re looking for work with purpose that has that ability to change peoples’ lives for the better, we want to hear from you. The right person has great opportunity for career progression within the team.   

The In-Work Support Consultant’s role is to support our clients once they have a job, and work with employers, ensure long-term sustainable employment. 

On a typical day as an In-Work Support Coach you might be:  

• Ensuring all placed clients are supported and contacted, at least fortnightly; 
• Identify areas where alternative or additional training is required and facilitate this support where appropriate;  
• Tracking all placements and maintaining up-to-date records; 
• Providing on the job support to participants and employers to ensure Participants maintain sustainable and ongoing employment; 
• Liaising with employers, clients, and other team members to assist clients to maintain their employment;  
• Assisting with management of claims; 
• Escalating risks or concerns through appropriate channels; and 
• Ensuring our clients, employers and those we work with, receive exceptional service at every stage of the process.  

You will be working with a vibrant, collaborative and goals focused team of employment services professionals from diverse backgrounds, who are all seeking to have an impact in the diversity and inclusion space. 

As a Technical Consultant, you will be the primary point of contact for customers and internal team members. The role will require a strong technical ability as well as strong client facing skills. Some projects will require you to lead standard solution implementations, managing what has been planned, as well as handling issues, changes, and identifying and mitigating risks for successful project implementations.

You will lead the documentation of program scope and requirements, and work alongside a project manager to development a project plan and timeline for the program. Throughout the implementation you establish and manage customer and internal expectations and coordinate project activities and resources to deliver customer programs on time and in-scope. You will also be responsible for the technical design, solution development, and postimplementation consulting and administration of solutions and programs on the Forsta platforms.

When necessary, you will work with the Solution Architects and Product Management teams for solutions that require development of custom components.

You’ll also be responsible for Post-implementation activities that include on-going technical expertise and support of accounts; building relationships with client business and technical users,  and conducting platform training sessions.

This role will require and challenge you to:

• Collaborate with customer and internal team to collect and document the program requirements.
• Assist in the development of the project plan and schedule; may work under the guidance of senior team members.
• Provide project governance; control the project plan and manage the change request process.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans; may work under the guidance of senior team members.
• Lead collaboration efforts to resolve program issues as they arise
• Maintain up to date project documentation.
• Act as the technical point of contact with the customer and other Forsta project team members.
• Develop technical specifications.
• Lead the development and deployment process working with the program management team.
• Adhere to Forsta and customer’s processes in place for project governance and delivery.
• Work with clients to integrate Forsta technologies into their business applications.
• Manage and conduct solutions QA.
• Assist with client UAT.
• Describe solutions to clients on how to integrate Forsta into their business.
• Provide Forsta platform training and knowledge transfer.
• Work with the Pre-Sales team and Solution Architects for development and delivery of technical presentations in-person or online.
• Report to Director or Senior Director, Technical Delivery.
• For project development activities report to the assigned Program/Project Manager.
• Follow company security and privacy policies and related procedures, and ensure proper safeguarding of information and data made accessible to you.
• Travel approximately 20% of the time.