POSITION: Video Game Developer(s)

COMPANY: The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Center for Injury Research & Prevention

LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA

REQUIREMENTS: We are offering 1 or more positions depending on skills sets and availability. The position will begin September 2011 and end December 2011. Experience in digital media game design required. Position open to upper-level students or bachelor-level graduates. Ability to work independently and communicate effectively regarding work scope and timelines with the team is required. We prefer someone who is creative and willing to bring new ideas to the team to further game development.

Adobe Flash position:

• Experience using Adobe Flash to build Rich Internet Applications
• Fluent in Flash timeline based animations
• Experience using ActionScript 3
• Adobe Flex experience is a plus
• HTML
• CSS
• JAVASCRIPT

Graphics position:

• Adobe CS5 Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro
• Experience using Adobe Flash is a plus
• HTML
• CSS
• JAVASCRIPT

DUTIES: The purpose of this position is to expand a psycho-educational game (“Coping Coach”) to teach children how to cope with traumatic events such as injuries, fires, or medical illnesses. The initial story line and world have been developed and built. Current developers available to transition project. Hours are flexible. Weekly team meetings are required.
COMPENSATION: $35-45/ hour depending on skills and experience. 30-35 hours/ week September 2011- December 2011. This position can be one position (including adobe flash and graphics together) or divided into 2 positions.

HOW TO APPLY: Please contact Dr. Meghan Marsac (Marsac@email.chop.edu) and provide a resume with references, portfolio and/or a demo reel, and brief description of relevant experience.

NOTE: Employer will contact me directly to confirm your qualifications before or after your interview.

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