Hogwarts Live BlogRe-posting this as we still need help!
We're looking to put together a brand new development team. This will be separate from our administrative staff who deal directly with players. We're looking for enthusiastic, imaginative, and passionate individuals to help us create the next stage of Hogwarts Live.
Please note these positions do come with perks but are otherwise unpaid--these roles are ideal for high school or college students looking to put an Internet company on their resume. This will look very good on a college applications or when applying for your first job out of college especially considering the scale of Hogwarts Live.
Roles we are looking to fill:
Software Engineer/Developer/Programmer
Description: Responsible for programming new features for the game.
Skills: JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS
Note: If you program in another language such as Java, C#, C++, Scala, Ruby, Python, etc. please apply (especially if you have experience building web services or mobile apps).
To apply email a resume to with code samples or links to applicable work.
Project Manager
Description: Responsible for gathering feature requirements, making sure features are delivered on time, and making the public aware of new features. Will help prioritize when and what features are built.
Skills: Organization, Communication, Time Management, Project Management (obviously)
Note: The ideal PM will keep tabs on everyone involved in a project and make sure stuff gets done on time.
To apply email a resume to with examples of how you've helped teams of people deliver projects on time.
Digital Illustrator
Description: Responsible for the design game art like characters, objects, backgrounds, icons, and other graphics.
Skills: Image Manipulation (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, etc.), Illustration, etc.
To apply email a resume to with either images, PDFs, or links to custom graphics or artwork you've created.
Game Scenario Writer
Description: Responsible for creating game scenarios/storylines.
Skills: Imagination, Good Ideas, English, Grammar, Detail-oriented, Descriptive
To apply email a resume to with writing samples or links to applicable work.
Content Editor
Description: Responsible for editing content for grammar and style.
Skills: English, Grammar, Detail-oriented, Sense of Style
To apply email a resume to with writing samples or a copyedited version of this post.
Web Designer
Description: Responsible for the design and layout of HTML and CSS pages.
Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Image Manipulation (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, etc.), Layout Design, Information Design, Usability, User Experience Design
To apply email a resume to with screenshots or links to websites designed.
It would help if any of you who apply include a cover letter describing why you would like to work for Hogwarts Live and why you think you're qualified to do so.
Hogwarts Live Now Recruiting
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so for content editor, you pretty much are the grammar #@%$
Grammar AND style.
My friend is a genius with computers, I bet he'd love a job here, but he's way too young! I feel sorry for him... Aww. ;)
I think I can finally put my programming skills to use since hardly anyone is applying for it.
All those people since left. I AM STANDING RIGHT HERE DANILO!
@Ella - As long as your friend is 14+. It's a volunteer position.
@Nirm - Please apply if you believe you're qualified.
Cool But i'm just learning java
I m new to the site please help
I have experience in project managing :) Currently do that in my company. Depends on the demands(hours), would like some more details.
When do we hear back about this?
@Harry - I replied to you. :)
ummmm I'm so confused
Have all positions now been filled?
It is not too late to apply is it?
Do we have to be 18 years or older to be a Game Scenario Writer?
Do we have to be 18 years or older to be a Game Scenario Writer?
Do we have to be 18 years or older to be a Game Scenario Writer?
Do we have to be 18 years or older to be a Game Scenario Writer?
I dunno. I think I'd be good at Game Scenario Writer/Content editor. I like to write stories, and my friends say I'm annoying when it comes to grammar, as I correct every little detail. But I really don't have a lot of spare time between school and family and youtube and things like that.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but why is a digital illustrator needed when there aren't images in the game? :/
I would apply for Game Scenario Writer, but since you said this was aimed more at highschool/college students, I'm not really sure if you'd accept a middle schooler.