Java Game Developer

Job Description

Who You Are

Our team is seeking a skilled and creative Java Game Developer, who can work with our incredible team of Minecraft Set Designers and Java Developers to bring YouTube scripts and storyboards to life in an interactive and exciting way through custom Minecraft Mods.

Your Responsibilities and Skills

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  Minecraft Mod Programming: Develop and compile Minecraft: Java Edition mods based on provided YouTube scripts, encompassing various elements such as blocks, items, mobs, entities, UI, commands, and custom gameplay features.

• Custom Functionality Implementation: Design blocks, items, mobs, and entities with unique functionalities and AI behavior, enhancing gameplay dynamics within Minecraft.
• UI and Command Customization: Create custom Minecraft UI elements and commands to enrich the player experience and introduce new gameplay mechanics.
• Crafting Methods and Recipes: Implement custom crafting methods and recipes beyond the default Crafting Table, introducing novel crafting mechanics and item interactions.
• Engaging Gameplay Design: Craft interesting and unique gameplay moments and level designs within the scripts, ensuring audience engagement and interest throughout the Minecraft experience.
• Collaborative Set Design Support: Collaborate with the Set Design team to develop mods that complement and enhance the physical set designs, facilitating efficient and practical script implementation.
• Integration with Modelers: Work closely with Modelers to integrate code and gameplay mechanics into tangible Minecraft models, bringing virtual elements to life within the game environment.
• Audience-Centric Mod Development: Develop mods that resonate with the core audience of the videos, primarily young children, by ensuring visual appeal and engaging gameplay functionalities.

Requirements:

• 
  Proficient in Java programming language
• Experience in Minecraft Modding either Forge or Fabric
• Full understanding of Minecraft and all game mechanics
• Translate design ideas into functional game code
• Troubleshooting code and fixing bugs
• Understands how to navigate and read through technical documentation online in order to advance one’s understanding of the subject matter and/or resolve bugs.
• Ability to meet and understand deadlines.
• Ability to understand feedback and act on it.

Preferable Additional Skills

• 
  Understands what a JSON file is and how to create or edit one (loot tables, tags, etc)
• Experience working in Java Edition/Datapacks/1.21.1 Command Syntax/NBT data
• Understands basic Minecraft related development terms, such as entity, datapack, addon, behaviors, components, function, animation controllers, etc
• Understands basic programming logic/design (scoreboard loops, execute if’s, operators, etc).
• Familiar with Blockbench (or Cubik Studio/some other modeling program)
• Familiar with Aseprite, Paint.net, Photoshop, or some other form of editing software.

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