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You may or may not know, I work full time in the Flash games industry these days, with a great company here in the UK. Right now, we're looking to hire a few new people, but in particular an ActionScript 3 programmer and a talented illustrator/animator. Here are the details if you'd like to appy. Alternatively, you can send your details to me in a PM and I'll forward them on.

In other news, Dim and I have some great games coming out in the next few weeks, so look out for them really soon! We're both going out to Comic Con in San Diego in a couple of weeks to meet up with the usual hoarde of Newgrounds people, looking forward to that! If you're going, see you there :D

#UPDATE# We've just released Blue Rabbit's FreeFall to the portal! Go play it now, vote, leave a review, all that fun stuff!

Tom-

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ACTIONSCRIPT 3.0 PROGRAMMER
A position has arisen for an experienced Actionscript games programmer within one of the UK's largest gaming companies. The candidate must have exceptional Actionscript 3 and 2 skills and an excellent understanding of Object Orientated Programming. Knowledge of Touchscreen development, XML Sockets and Adobe AIR would be advantageous.

Previous experience within the online gaming industry is also highly desirable but raw talent will be recognized over experience. The candidate must be highly motivated and a quick learner as they will be joining a well established and high performing team.

The successful candidate will be programming both on and off-line games in Actionscript 3 for a variety of systems and supporting Actionscript 2 games and will benefit from working for the UK's largest gaming company which offers excellent benefits including a generous bonus scheme, healthcare, training and excellent future career prospects.

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ILLUSTRATOR / ANIMATOR

SALARY & BENEFITS: Competitive
Based in Woking, Surrey, England

THE CANDIDATE:

You will be a skilled Flash Artist/ 3D Artist/ Animator with a strong visual portfolio that speaks for itself. Your key skills and experience include:

- The ability to produce from detailed guidelines and concepts
- Proficiency in Flash CS3 illustration and animation
- 3DSMax (or any Industry standard 3D packages) (OPTIONAL)
- The ability to draw manually as the role will require you to submit sketches and design layout for approval

You will be an enthusiastic team member able to work independently and as part of a team with great communication skills.

A strong portfolio demonstrating traditional techniques (drawing manually) and computer techniques is essential.

HOW DO I APPLY?
If you are interested in applying for this role, please forward your CV and a covering letter including salary expectations to ecommerce.humanresources [ a t ] galacoral.com.

Alternatively, you can post or fax your application to:

The Recruitment Officer, HR Department
Eurobet House, 10 - 24 Church Street West, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6HT
Facsimile: +44 (0) 1483 722-979

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38 Comments

Jul. 10, 2008 | 9:50 AM Gavin says:

Neat.

Jul. 10, 2008 | 10:03 AM squeakytoad says:

I don't live in the UK, I'm pretty poor at AS, and though I'm lousy at it, I quite enjoy illustration/animation.

Pay me moneys.

Jul. 10, 2008 | 10:09 AM lenkobiscuit says:

Heh, awesome. I'll keep this company in mind for in a couple years time ;-)

By the way, is fulltime flash a well-paying job?

Jul. 10, 2008 | 12:32 PM The-Super-Flash-Bros responds:

It depends on the company, but it actually pays pretty well on average. The industry here in the UK is booming but competitive

Tom-

Jul. 10, 2008 | 10:54 AM BunnyMolester says:

So you guys have decided to go all-out professional?
OR was it like this before?

Jul. 10, 2008 | 12:30 PM The-Super-Flash-Bros responds:

Nope, its just me (Tom) that has a full time job, Dim is at university doing an animation & illustration course.

Tom-

Jul. 10, 2008 | 11:09 AM MetalMaverick says:

You move me to UK and pay me big bucks so I can draw you mediocre cartoon characters with eyes the size of watermelons and spend most of my time hording your fridge!

Jul. 10, 2008 | 12:33 PM The-Super-Flash-Bros responds:

I'll forward your request to HR Mav ;)

Tom-

Jul. 10, 2008 | 11:15 AM Occlusion says:

Sounds good, i'm not the right age, but i'm pretty sure someone like -deltaluca- would fit the bill perfectly. Amazing coder, he built a ray tracer in as3, and a fully blown game in C#, might be worth pming him.

May i ask what developer this is with?

Jul. 10, 2008 | 11:24 AM Luis says:

id love to live in england

Jul. 10, 2008 | 8:30 PM The-Super-Flash-Bros responds:

You say that now...

I know its just because I'm here ;)

Tom-

Jul. 10, 2008 | 11:31 AM eddsworld says:

Damn.. im relatively close.. but not close enough..
Just out of curiousity, what is the name of the company?

Jul. 10, 2008 | 12:35 PM The-Super-Flash-Bros responds:

The GalaCoral Group - Gala Bingo/Casinos and Coral betting shops rolled into one company.

http://www.galacoral.co.uk/

Tom-

Jul. 10, 2008 | 11:52 AM Unknown-Inc says:

Cool. I wish I actually got up off my lazy @$$ and started making some stuff...

Jul. 10, 2008 | 11:53 AM MindChamber says:

I draw pictures!

Jul. 10, 2008 | 8:28 PM The-Super-Flash-Bros responds:

I don't!

Tom-

Jul. 10, 2008 | 12:07 PM Yiffy says:

I draw cocks can I get the job now?

Jul. 10, 2008 | 12:33 PM Oney says:

if i were british I'D... I'D................... go on holiday.

Jul. 10, 2008 | 12:34 PM Gi-go says:

I can speak enlgish English.

Hired?

Jul. 10, 2008 | 2:11 PM Nqkoi1 says:

And one has to live in England because?

Jul. 10, 2008 | 2:22 PM Cosmodious says:

I'm a UK person! I suck at actionscript...but I can do decent animation...but I never finish the really good ones because I get bored.........

Anyway, you rock!

Jul. 10, 2008 | 2:35 PM Lagamuffin says:

Nah.
Number 1, I'm 15
Number 2, It's in fucking Surrey.

Jul. 10, 2008 | 2:51 PM IzaacBarratt says:

erm....what company do you work for ^o)

Jul. 10, 2008 | 2:53 PM Kajenx says:

I always like the name Surrey. Seems like a hedgehog name.

Jul. 10, 2008 | 2:53 PM Hoeloe says:

Damn, I wish I were older... and could script AS3... Oh well, there's always another chance right? Even if not, I'm gonna learn C++ at some point, and that should open a few doors. Hope you get someone good in there!

Jul. 10, 2008 | 2:54 PM Unknown-Inc says:

If I were older, had some work under my belt, and lived in the UK (or you paid for my ticket :P) I'd join. That's a big if for me having all that though. Oh, and how's TSAH3 going? I haven't seen many updates on that recently.

Jul. 10, 2008 | 2:55 PM Djmr says:

This is interesting, both me and my friend are good AS programmers (though its at 2, not 3) but will probably advance to console gaming. If any more programming roles become available, let us know, we are very keen - but im almost 17, hes 15 and we live in Wales.

Jul. 10, 2008 | 3:12 PM The-Swain says:

Yeah I'm with Luis on this, you pay for my visa and I'm yours ;)

Jul. 10, 2008 | 8:31 PM The-Super-Flash-Bros responds:

I'll get them to bring you over, just so you can make my tea for me

Tom-

Jul. 10, 2008 | 3:53 PM SiMpSoN-bRuVaS says:

wow u guys live in kent..... i live near plumstead common! i didnt know you guys were english.

Jul. 10, 2008 | 7:00 PM RubberNinja says:

I'd so apply for the animator position if my portfolio was ready :(

Jul. 10, 2008 | 7:01 PM RubberNinja says:

I also have European citizenship, so I would consider this :X

Jul. 10, 2008 | 7:03 PM The-Super-Flash-Bros responds:

Haha, actually the head of the art team Dan has seen your work already, he flagged your account as 'a good example of flash animation' for the others to look at.

I was all like 'No way, that's totally Ross! I know that guy!'

Tom-

Jul. 10, 2008 | 7:25 PM RubberNinja says:

Uhm.. uh.. Job please?

Jul. 10, 2008 | 7:33 PM The-Super-Flash-Bros responds:

I'll talk to Dan about it tomorrow :D

Tom-

Jul. 10, 2008 | 8:20 PM Atgod88 says:

I always get you three confused, you (Tom) are the prominent actionscript guy, Dim is that animator, and I always forget what Dan does, I feel bad for saying that but I always get you mixed up.

Am I right?

Regardless, I suck at all three areas you have posted and live in the US so there isn't a chance for me, but if I did decide to become a professional flash animator, what is the money like? Dollar figure wise, I'm better with numbers. I don't mean just your company, I've been trying to find out and I don't know how much being a flash animator pays if you work full-time.

Jul. 10, 2008 | 8:28 PM The-Super-Flash-Bros responds:

Dan is actually just Dim's friend and not actually a part of the SFB - he's technically in Double Helix, who you'll see is co-authored on the decline series.

The average flash salary (from what I've seen) over here is around £25k - £35k, so thats $50k to $70, but don't quote me on that, its just been my experience. And I have no idea about the US.

Tom-

Jul. 10, 2008 | 8:28 PM CaiWengi says:

HI there

Jul. 10, 2008 | 9:12 PM muflubbagon1 says:

Cool! Maybe someday. I live in south east london at the moment (Eltham to be precise). (It's a shit hole). =]

Jul. 10, 2008 | 11:21 PM JonBro says:

I'm going to Comic Con. Perhaps I'll see you guys!

I'm no good with AS3. It feels entirely different from AS2 to me, like another language. AS2 used to look like another language for me, too, but I got used to putting ActionScript in movie clips and buttons. That's part of the reason I like Flash 8 the most.

I'd say I'm a fairly good artist, but I wouldn't be motivated enough all the time to apply... Oh well =(

Jul. 11, 2008 | 9:34 AM SCUD14 says:

Based in Woking, Surrey, England

Is it THQ?

Jul. 11, 2008 | 9:46 AM SCUD14 says:

Scratch that, I didn't read the other comments. Huh, I wish I could program... plus be 18.

Jul. 11, 2008 | 3:24 PM badfurrykitty says:

god dam :(

Jul. 11, 2008 | 10:43 PM XxdeathpriestxX says:

dunno sh*t bout flash but I'LL APPLY noncaps

Jul. 13, 2008 | 7:15 AM ArchMetaKnight says:

Will there ever be a Decline of Video-Gaming 4?
Please Awnser

Jul. 16, 2008 | 9:49 PM The-Super-Flash-Bros responds:

nope

Jul. 15, 2008 | 8:32 AM H-A-X-O-R-Z says:

I must keep this in mind for a couple of years time when I've finished college, since Surrey isn't all too far.

Also, do you guys get an official tea bitch?

Aug. 7, 2008 | 7:26 AM Snowbilby says:

Im excellent with AS2 and AS3 and I can workwith touchscreen work, XML Sockets and Adobe AIR.
But I live in Australia
(I also am not too great at AS2 SCHHHHHHH!!!)