Job Description
Specialising in AAA PC and console games development, Red Kite has a proven track record in the creation of cutting-edge games across varying genres.
Having set up home in the beautiful Grade-II listed Park Row House in Leeds city centre, Red Kite continues to develop top-quality games for multiple world-class publishing partners such as Sony, Microsoft, Activision, 2K, SEGA, Warner Bros., Epic, 505, Rare, Rocksteady, Codemasters, Sharkmob, Mediatonic and Remedy.
Several titles include Exoborne, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Hogwarts Legacy, Fall Guys, Mafia: Definitive Edition, Mafia III: Definitive Edition, Control Ultimate Edition, Two Point Hospital, Knockout City, Battletoads, Crackdown 3, Payday 2, Team Sonic Racing, DiRT 4 and God of War III: Remastered.
About
It is a very exciting time to join Red Kite; not only are we working on multiple high-profile games, we are also developing our own IP. Here is what we can tell you about, we are:
As a Programmer at Red Kite Games, you will work with the programming team to deliver the client's needs to a high quality and in a timely manner. You will also work with production to help plan and estimate tasks. You will be responsible for things such as feature implementation, bug fixing and code reviews.
To Be Successful You Will Have
We offer a superb flexible benefits package – which includes but is not limited to:
Red Kite's studio is relaxed and friendly. Every team member has the opportunity to shine and we pride ourselves on providing a positive social atmosphere, facilitated by shared interest groups, wide-ranging clubs and charity fundraising events. Red Kite are proud supporters of the gaming charity SpecialEffect.
Red Kite works closely with our employee diversity group, PRISM, which exists to promote diversity, inclusion, equity, equality and wellbeing across the studio. We continue to work to improve diversity in our recruitment and promotion processes, and actively encourage people from marginalised groups to consider a career in the games industry.
Come join the team, build a rewarding career, and help to make great games with a lovely bunch of talented people!
Having set up home in the beautiful Grade-II listed Park Row House in Leeds city centre, Red Kite continues to develop top-quality games for multiple world-class publishing partners such as Sony, Microsoft, Activision, 2K, SEGA, Warner Bros., Epic, 505, Rare, Rocksteady, Codemasters, Sharkmob, Mediatonic and Remedy.
Several titles include Exoborne, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Hogwarts Legacy, Fall Guys, Mafia: Definitive Edition, Mafia III: Definitive Edition, Control Ultimate Edition, Two Point Hospital, Knockout City, Battletoads, Crackdown 3, Payday 2, Team Sonic Racing, DiRT 4 and God of War III: Remastered.
About
It is a very exciting time to join Red Kite; not only are we working on multiple high-profile games, we are also developing our own IP. Here is what we can tell you about, we are:
- Partnered with Sharkmob on the upcoming tactical open world extraction shooter, Exoborne
- Continuing to support Warner Bros. on multiple titles
- Collaborating with Mediatonic working on the smash-hit, Fall Guys
- Working on 2 high-profile AAA 1st person shooters in UE5
- Developing Red Kite’s first original game
As a Programmer at Red Kite Games, you will work with the programming team to deliver the client's needs to a high quality and in a timely manner. You will also work with production to help plan and estimate tasks. You will be responsible for things such as feature implementation, bug fixing and code reviews.
To Be Successful You Will Have
- Good C++ skills
- A working knowledge of Unity/C#
- A desire to solve problems
- A passion for games and game technology
- Ability to work well in a team
We offer a superb flexible benefits package – which includes but is not limited to:
- Flexitime – Including work from home on Fridays and early finish Fridays
- Industry leading 35 hours per week
- Defined Annual Bonus scheme
- Generous holiday allowance – Including your birthday, Duvet Days and Christmas Eve
- 5 x Learning & Development Days per year
- Employee Assistance Programme – Including health, mental health and wellbeing support
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption pay
- Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Cover and Dental Insurance
- Relocation Support and Visa Sponsorship
- GI.biz – Best Places to Work
- Best Companies – A World Class, 3 Star place to work
- TIGA STAR Award for excellence
Red Kite's studio is relaxed and friendly. Every team member has the opportunity to shine and we pride ourselves on providing a positive social atmosphere, facilitated by shared interest groups, wide-ranging clubs and charity fundraising events. Red Kite are proud supporters of the gaming charity SpecialEffect.
Red Kite works closely with our employee diversity group, PRISM, which exists to promote diversity, inclusion, equity, equality and wellbeing across the studio. We continue to work to improve diversity in our recruitment and promotion processes, and actively encourage people from marginalised groups to consider a career in the games industry.
Come join the team, build a rewarding career, and help to make great games with a lovely bunch of talented people!