GameMaker Developer

Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment, and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 15 countries and expertise in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX, and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.

We’re looking for an experienced GameMaker Developer with a strong background in console porting to join our international team. The ideal candidate will have solid professional experience using GameMaker in a production environment, with a focus on adapting and optimizing games for console platforms. In this role, you'll be responsible for front-end gameplay development, including design implementation, coding, testing, and debugging, while also contributing to task estimation and the creation of technical documentation to support the development process.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Work on different projects for different platforms including mobile, PC and console.
• Work on projects from scratch, potentially ongoing projects and porting.
• Fix bugs, prepare documentation.
• Interact and communicate with everyone in the team, eventually even clients.

• 2+ years of experience as a GameMaker Developer.
• A passion for video games.
• Strong expertise in GameMaker, with hands-on experience porting GameMaker games from PC to console (preferably Nintendo Switch).
• Proven ability to optimize memory, assets, and framerate, and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Solid understanding of controller support, UI adaptation for consoles and certification processes.
• Experience with the GameMaker console build pipeline, including SDK integration and packaging for submission.
• Able to independently drive features by collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed.
• Excellent debugging, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Flexible and quick to adapt to new tools and technologies as required by the project.

DESIRABLE PLUSES: 

• Familiarity with GameMaker (v2.x or GMS2+), and common extensions like Scribble, outsideTheBox, and post-processing shaders.
• Involved in the development of at least one large game title from A-Z.
• Experience with mobile and WebGL games.
• Solid technical foundation (e.g. Computer Science / Maths Degree or equivalent).

• Permanently remote position.
• An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
• Be part of an international group with offices worldwide.
• Career growth and development.
• Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• An inclusive culture and open communication.

At Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high-quality work on any platform, whether it be on a console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.

If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you’d still be a great fit for the role, don’t worry! We’d still love to hear from you, please get in touch!