Velan Studios, Inc.

Software Engineer

• Most of our games are built on our internal engine and tools.
• We believe that owning our tech gives us certain technical superpowers.
• Velan works on all kinds of games, from augmented reality driven kart racers to shooters played in the dark. The varied needs of our games sets the direction for our rendering tech.
• Experienced graphics programmers operate with a fair degree of autonomy at Velan. While decisions about your areas of focus will be made collaboratively with the leadership team, once an area of focus is selected, you exercise a wide degree of discretion to accomplish your technical goals.
• Although each of our systems has an owner, we are a small team, and you should expect to own several different systems. Additionally, we trust you to work across the codebase with minimal barriers.

Graphics Programmer

Game Engineer

• Help define and drive the game’s animation style with expressive, solid body mechanics that makes gameplay feel amazing.
• Take ownership of the full gameplay animation process, from rough prototypes to polished game performances.
• Drive in-engine development with excellent engine competency, including animation systems, state machines and other procedural animation techniques.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to explore new ideas, solve tricky gameplay challenges, and push what’s possible through animation.
• Document tools and workflows.
• Mentor other animators, offering feedback, guidance, and support.
• Champion animation across the studio — always pushing for clarity, responsiveness, and that breath of life within every press of a button.
• Project Lead role based on project*

Gameplay Animator – Senior/Lead

Designer

• Own the design of the procedural dungeon system in collaboration with gameplay and tools engineers
• Collaborate with environment artists to create modular room pieces, corridors and static layouts that will come together dynamically to create replayable environments
• Define and maintain procedural parameters for length, complexity, spawn-composition, etc. for gameplay environments in the game to achieve engaging challenge and pacing
• Help define and implement unique gameplay mechanics that fit different biomes
• Create and maintain simple scripts for doors, traps and spawn entrances.
• Work closely with the Game Director and other Lead Designers to shape and implement compelling level and mission content.

Graphics Programmer

Gameplay Animator – Senior/Lead

Senior Level Designer