[HIRING] Scripters and Gameplay Programmers - Tom's Games

Collaboration Recruitment
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Hi there!

Tom’s Games is looking for a skilled scripter to join our team and create some systems for our new Christmas game!

:wave: About Us!

Tom’s Games was founded in August 2020 with the ambition of creating fun games for players on the Roblox platform. We have a truly excellent team consisting of some of the best developers that I’ve ever worked with in my 6 years of creating.

We are currently undertaking 3 separate projects each of which we project to be released by June 2021.

CHRISTMAS THEMED MINI-GAME
December 2020

HORROR INDIE POINT-AND-CLICK ACTION GAME
February 2021

SOCIAL OPEN-WORLD CLUB GAME
June 2021

Our organisation was recently valued at $4,000USD by a potential parent-company.
We declined this offer.

Why Tom’s Games?

:handshake: The Job

We will be commissioning 1 Gameplay Programmer to complete the following tasks:

  • Server management
  • User-Interface programming
  • Statistics and data handling

Please note you will not be the only gameplay programmer working at Tom’s Games.

:moneybag: Payment

We will be detailing the following salary to our scripter:

7.5% of all organisation revenue (including off-platform revenue)
$5 per hour worked on our games (up to a limited number of hours per week).

Please note any USD payment is only available through PayPal, direct bank transfers will not be accepted.

:hammer_and_wrench: Our Work So Far

We are unable to provide examples of scripting and mechanics due to our non-disclosure policy.

Models

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Builds

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Animations



Concept Artwork

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:handshake: The Interview

In order to properly assess all candidates on a linear and fair scale, we will be interviewing all candidates for the position.

  • You can expect the interview to consist of a programming question (30 minutes).
  • You will then be placed into a Discord call with myself and another member of the Tom’s Games team where we will be asking you some questions (Between 15 - 40 minutes).

Other Positions

If you’re reading this and want to get involved with us, but you’re not a scripter?
Don’t fret - we’re always looking for developers to help boost our games development and skill!

See here for more info!

:question: Eligibility

We have a few eligibility criteria that must be met for your application to be considered:

  • You must be over the age of 15.
  • You must be fluent in English.
  • You must be willing to sign a collaboration agreement.
  • You must have a background working with the Roblox API.

:mailbox: Your Application

So! You want to be a scripter with us, that’s great! Please carefully follow the steps below and we can get started as soon as possible!

:email: Direct application
Email me personally at tom@tomsgames.org with the title My Application - Gameplay Programmer.
All emails will be read, but I will give priority to those with that title.

Your application must include the following:

  • A link to your Roblox portfolio here on the DevForum
  • If you do not have a portfolio here, you may send a Google Document or DocDroid.
  • A short summary of your experience as a scripter (be honest, even if you’re a beginner - we all start somewhere).

You can expect to receive a follow-up email from me shortly after sending your application with details of next steps.

Discord Application
You can send me a friend request on Discord @Tom#2621.
Having accepted your request, you can continue with the application process.

Your application must start with an explanation you’d like to apply for this position.
This is so I can filter out applicants from typcial other DMs.

Your application must include the following:

  • A link to your portfolio
  • A short summary of your experience as a scripter (be honest, even if you’re a beginner - we all start somewhere).

I will then reply with next-steps, or the outcome of your application.

:roblox: DevForum Application
You can DM me here on the DevForum @tmackintosh

Your application must include the following:

  • A link to your portfolio
  • A short summary of your experience as a scripter (be honest, even if you’re a beginner - we all start somewhere).

I will then reply with next-steps, or the outcome of your application.

:question: Questions?

I am happy to answer questions about the position on this thread or in DMs through Discord or DevForum.

I will not reply to any Roblox messages sent on the standard website.

:smiley: Thank You!

Tom Mackintosh
Creative Director
Tom’s Games

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