OverviewMagic 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.What you will doWe're looking for an experienced Game Maker Developer with a strong background in console porting to join our international team. The ideal candidate will have solid professional experience using Game Maker 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.Work on different projects for different platforms including mobile, PC and consoleWork on projects from scratch, potentially ongoing projects and portingFix bugs, prepare documentationInteract and communicate with everyone in the team, eventually even clientsRequirements2+ years of experience as a Game Maker DeveloperA passion for video gamesStrong expertise in Game Maker, with hands-on experience porting Game Maker games from PC to console (preferably Nintendo Switch)Proven ability to optimize memory, assets, and framerate, and resolve performance bottlenecksSolid understanding of controller support, UI adaptation for consoles and certification processesExperience with the Game Maker console build pipeline, including SDK integration and packaging for submissionAble to independently drive features by collaborating with cross-functional teams as neededExcellent debugging, reporting, and documentation skillsFlexible and quick to adapt to new tools and technologies as required by the projectDesirable PlusFamiliarity with Game Maker (v2.x or GMS2+), and common extensions like Scribble, outside The Box, and post-processing shadersInvolved in the development of at least one large game title from A-ZExperience with mobile and Web GL gamesSolid technical foundation (e.g. Computer Science / Maths Degree or equivalent)BenefitsPermanently remote positionAn opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projectsBe part of an international group with offices worldwideCareer growth and developmentWorking closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environmentOngoing training and professional self-improvement opportunitiesFlexible working hoursAn inclusive culture and open communicationAt 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!