oddworld tours and jobs

Sekto Springs · #1 05-14-2003, 07:17 PM

i am going to california this summer to get a look see at oddworld studios, they have tour guides, yipee

and i may also apply for a job there, they need a visual accord and scoregivers for their next game....

pleez come to cali this summer

Oddsville · #2 05-14-2003, 09:43 PM

Really? From what I heard they only give tours to specific people? But if what you said is true than I hope you have a great time.

***Cloverfield*** · #3 05-15-2003, 01:41 PM

Unless things have changed, I strongly doubt that Oddworld would be opening their studios for tours complete with guides. Especially since they are in a kind of top secret mode at the moment.

Although I've been lucky enough to visit the studios twice, usually only certain fans are allowed to visit the studios. Not sure what the criteria is, but generally you're given a yes or no by people there. I also know that some people have had to be knocked back due to time constraints, etc. Therefore if they're really busy, they won't allow any visits at all.

Good luck for getting in, but I just don't think it's as easy to get there as you have posted.

And according to your profile, you are only 13 ... that's a little early to be applying for a job. Most companies won't accept applicatons until you at least have finished high school and many prefer some tertiary/college or at least working experience. So I kind of think you might be joking about the job part (no offense meant, but it just seems too way out).

Abe Babe...

***Xavier*** · #4 05-15-2003, 03:25 PM

this surprises me a lot, also the fact you come to say it to us before... usually OWI ask a lot of discretion

Sekto Springs · #5 05-15-2003, 06:24 PM

theres more than just walking in with a guide it costs money, lots, im sure. besides they'de have to have some type of tour to raise money

it's complicated, ide be typing for an hour the whole story

as for the job... they need people my age to speak for the fans of things they dont say and to sample their gaming

note: this is all based on me moving to cali...they need new people and ideas and i got a million

Oddsville · #6 05-15-2003, 07:07 PM

I like to see your confidence Sligslinger but just don't get your hopes up if you get turnned down, OWI is very buisy (sp?) at this time.

Sekto Springs · #7 05-15-2003, 07:25 PM

hopes up? ha!.....i doubt i'll get a job....trust me i aint got any hopes up at all....it's sumthin i mite try

3D Programmer
Position requires 3+ years experience in the development of real time 3D code for games or equivalent. Successful candidate will have creative problem solving skills, experience with Direct3D, and the ability to produce efficient and robust code using C++ in a small team environment. An advanced technical degree with an emphasis in math or physics is preferred. Please submit code sample with resume.

Animator
Candidates must possess a strong working knowledge of computer animation and modeling software preferably using Maya, an excellent understanding of character animation, lighting, choreography and composition in a CG environment. Effective time management skills and the proven ability to assess and solve problems in a creative environment are required. Two years experience in a production environment and knowledge of scripting preferred. Please submit VHS tape or CDROM.

Modeler
Candidates must have a keen sense of modeling, lighting, texturing in a 3D environment and a solid understanding of computer graphics software including Maya and/or 3D Studio Max. A minimum of two years experience and knowledge of scripting is preferred. Excellent communication skills, an eagerness to learn and the ability to work in a team environment is essential. Please submit VHS tape or CDROM including wireframe images.

Game Designer
Candidates must have a love of games and a desire to continue to learn and implement the craft of Game Design. Candidates must be efficient, hard working, and self-starting. They must have critical thinking skills and be able to communicate their ideas both verbally and in writing. Layout experience using level building tools such as Maya or 3D Studio Max and two years of production experience strongly preferred. Please submit CDROM with samples of 3D design work.

these jobs i'm good at....even if i am only 14

***Cloverfield*** · #8 05-16-2003, 12:16 AM

How do I say this without being insulting ... I don't doubt you're going to California ... but firstly, Oddworld would never charge money for people to visit the studios, it's against everything they stand for.

Secondly, all of those jobs you listed require a lot of experience. I work in the computer industry myself, so have a pretty good idea of what is required to become a programmer.

It sounds like you're just trying to sound good on here by telling everyone you're going to Oddworld. Your story has too many things in it that sound made up.

Abe Babe...

paramiteabe · #9 05-16-2003, 01:11 PM

Yes Abe Babe is right. It requires the expierence that I am getting.

You have to get a Bachelors dagree in the arts from animation to comercial art and design. Then you submit a resume along with your Portfolio of work but your still not guaranteed the job.

And I have to say I have come a long way to get to where I am. And I am not quiting. Art and animation and production is my pashion and I can see myself working in OWI. And if not that it will be in some kind media production studio or film studio. And it just might happen. And thats no wishful thinking eather. Its fact.

A friend already gave me connections to a media production studio and I the position I am looking at is an Art Director.

And I make my own stories and animation for fun aswell with my friend Adem. So I am pretty expierence in this type of work.

But what I am telling you is that if you have a pashion in this then go for it like me and you just might end up in places like that.

KintoKid · #10 05-16-2003, 01:15 PM

A few months ago, I asked Alf if they had any tour-guide service, and they said they don't and have no staff to provide one. I doubt they will let just anyone walk in (no offense).

Sekto Springs · #11 05-16-2003, 08:48 PM

u guys still dont get it i said it's possable besides they dont tour their studio by tour i ment u could visit fan areas like gt shops....and the job thing is my mom's idea

besides abe babe why dont u think i can go to cali???? anyone can go there

***Xavier*** · #12 05-17-2003, 06:05 AM

what did OWI tell to you... and what did your mother made up (like the job)?

Sekto Springs · #13 05-17-2003, 12:45 PM

the job thing was my moms idea....she said i can work intern ship or sumthin and the stores ive known about for A while

Alf · #14 05-23-2003, 05:55 PM

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Originally posted by sligslinger
i am going to california this summer to get a look see at oddworld studios, they have tour guides, yipee and i may also apply for a job there, they need a visual accord and scoregivers for their next game....

pleez come to cali this summer

Wow Sligslinger! You have a lot of confidence and passion! These are important traits when looking for a job in the gaming industry. I just want to wish you the best of luck. If you really want a job in games, I know you can make it happen! Just keep in mind there is a lot of hard (and fun!) work involved in getting there first. An internship is a great idea, and an excellent way to get your foot in the door at a game developer. Oddworld is, well, Odd in that we've never done internships, but lots of game studios do. It is a fun and effective way of getting into the games business.

As for tours, we do not have "guides" here at Oddworld, sorry. We have a few kind employees who have taken time out of their work schedules to make it happen from time to time, but we don't really officially give tours, especially when we are facing a busy production schedule. And on the rare occasion that a tour was granted, I swear on my finest fez that no money changed hands!!!!

Have a great trip to Cali- We are enjoying balmy 90 degree weather here in SLO : )

Odd Luck!!!!!

Sekto Springs · #15 05-23-2003, 06:33 PM

i love you alf! your my hero! thanx for the nudge back into life! today sucked, but you just made it sunny! sorry if this post seems like brownnosing but thanx!!!!!!

Disgruntled Intern · #16 05-26-2003, 06:14 PM

I can get you a job sligslinger. what no one knows is that I am actually lorne's son and I work there side by side with him!!!!!!!!!!! wow cool yeah!

so if you want a job just email me and I will talk to daddy. alf was lying because he knows you might get his job.

paramiteabe · #17 05-26-2003, 07:04 PM

Alf was giveing you some confedence Sligslinger. And that is all you need. Like I said if you have a passion then go for it mann. Thats one thing I have that is keeping me going. I would almost say that we have a similar dream to work for OWI. I am going for an artist position and you I don't know, what exactly would you want to do there? Be an artist, an Animator?

What ever dream you have and that you have the passion for it then nothing will stop you from getting there. Even if you were turned down. It doesn't matter you will get there one way or another. Just a little words of encoragement from an Artist!

Paramiteabe...

Sekto Springs · #18 05-27-2003, 07:55 PM

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I can get you a job sligslinger. what no one knows is that I am actually lorne's son and I work there side by side with him!!!!!!!!!!! wow cool yeah!

i dont really want alf's job, i get prune hands handlin all that tea....give my regards to yer dad, jr. lorne

Reptile · #19 05-27-2003, 08:04 PM

would they honestly let you in Oddworld Studios? Even if they were busy?

Lorne is your dad D-Intern? i sure didn't know that

Sligslinger, i got a job that you may like, shine my shoes and clean my room!

Sekto Springs · #20 05-27-2003, 08:17 PM

they let few people into their studios, i wrote a letter to lorne and i hope he gets it, as for your job offer reptile....well, ill do yer work on the account that i get payed in cash, chicks, and sugar....if i get these, i throw in a handy toat-bag

Reptile · #21 05-28-2003, 07:47 PM

sure, if i ever get a job at oddworld studios, i'd be a computer graphic designer, or whatever is related to that, and so on, hey,

Im good with computers, designing

Disgruntled Intern · #22 05-30-2003, 02:28 AM

Yes, Lorne is actually my father.

Our relationship is kind of rocky sometimes, but he's a great dad.

I talked to him last night and he said you can come in as long as I am willing to give you the tour. If you tell me when you'll be in california, we can arrange a date.

atusiya@ · #23 05-30-2003, 04:18 AM

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Originally posted by Disgruntled Intern
Yes, Lorne is actually my father.

Haha...lol

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BTW...
Your father's advice to mini-artists is here...
Let's read this
http://www.idg.net/english/crd_work_951643.html

Miss Odd · #24 05-30-2003, 05:52 AM

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Yes, Lorne is actually my father.

Okay Disgruntled Intern, you know what's scary? The fact that you can make something so outrageous, sound believable... a great talent you got there!

~Miss Odd Serenity

Disgruntled Intern · #25 05-30-2003, 01:39 PM

But it's the truth.

Seriously.

MojoMan220 · #26 05-30-2003, 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by Disgruntled Intern
But it's the truth.

Seriously.

And monkeys will fly out of my ass...

Sekto Springs · #27 05-30-2003, 07:24 PM

tell your dad thanks, and mojo man, they have a cream for monkey-ass conditions these days