"DCCARGEEK" (dccargeek)
12/11/2013 at 22:09 • Filed to: Jobs
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"DCCARGEEK" (dccargeek)
12/11/2013 at 22:09 • Filed to: Jobs | 4
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Admit it, at some point in your pimple-prime days of poorly-timed erections and fantasies about dating that popular cheerleader, you also dreamed about getting paid to play video games.
Well, here's your chance.
But this just isn't any video game, this is a famous racing series. Yes, cars, video games, all in one job.
It's like you're 13 and the Countach poster on your wall and the Cindy Crawford pullout under your mattress have come to life and collided in your pants.
The job, titled Car Fanatic: Vehicle Accuracy Tester, is being filed by a third party, so the exact company isn't known. The job is located in Redmond, Washington, home to Turn10 Studios, makers of Forza, but I'll let you hypothesize what developer is offering this opportunity. Keep in mind Redmond is home to many game developers.
Here is the job description:
Are you a motorsports geek? Are your friends/family sick and tired of listening to you spout off facts and figures like a walking dictionary of racing info? Can you define the optimal line through the world’s greatest race tracks? Can you break down the differences between the different layouts on the Silverstone Circuit? Do you know which tracks feature “The Karussel," “Mulsanne Straight," and “The Corkscrew?" Are you a member of a car club? Do you incessantly post on message boards? Do you attend auto shows, meets, trade shows or other car-oriented events? Do you autocross, race, rally, drag, or drift in real life? Do you memorize chassis and engine codes, peak horsepower, VTEC engagement RPM, final drive ratios, and boost pressures?
We are a studio that has created one of the most acclaimed motorsport gaming franchises. We are looking for a car fanatic to help test car content in an upcoming project. Candidates need to love cars – not just your car – but a deep passion for all makes, models, and sizes of cars. Are you the authority on option packages for cars around the world? This position will be responsible for testing the visual accuracy of vehicles to both reference and the intended specification of the vehicle. An ideal candidate not only loves cars, but wants to start a career in 3D modeling and is familiar with the tools (3DS Max and Maya). This position will work daily with designers, producers, and other testers to ensure all cars meet the studio’s very high quality bar.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications:
Candidates need to score a minimum of 7 out of 10 correct answers on a pre-screening questionnaire prior to being accepted for a phone screen.
Applicants need to be very knowledgeable about a wide range of car models and their features from diverse sales markets around the world.
Applicants need to be very familiar with cars at a mechanical level
Applicants should have personal knowledge about tuning and vehicle modification
Automotive education or automotive industry experience preferred
Experience with 3D Modeling programs (3DSMax/Maya) are required.
Candidates with high-level experience with digital imaging software will be considered.
To apply go here
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Note: Apologize for any errors in this post as it was typed on my iPhone while soaking in a hot bath of Calgon salt.
Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura
> DCCARGEEK
12/11/2013 at 22:12 |
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Always the last requirement. :I
Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
> DCCARGEEK
12/11/2013 at 22:12 |
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wait, you put bath salts on your phone? That's like eating pieces of s^#t for breakfast!
dogisbadob
> DCCARGEEK
12/11/2013 at 22:14 |
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Yeah I'm nowhere near qualified or close enough for the job :(
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DCCARGEEK
> Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
12/11/2013 at 22:14 |
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I eat bath salt for lunch
Montalvo
> DCCARGEEK
12/11/2013 at 22:15 |
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As much as being a game tester seems cool it can actually really suck depending on the company. This is going to be a lot of work regardless and probably have crap pay as well. The positives being that if they do like you it seems like this is a great way to get your foot in the door. I'll stick to having cars remain a hobby, but this is a good opportunity for the right person.
TheJWT
> DCCARGEEK
12/11/2013 at 22:16 |
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I don't know how to computer...
and it's on the opposite side of the country from me.
The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
> DCCARGEEK
12/11/2013 at 22:16 |
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"Admit it, at some point in your pimple-prime days of poorly-timed erections and fantasies about dating that popular cheerleader, you also dreamed about getting paid to play video games."
You know pubescent boys so well. Maybe a little too well...
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DCCARGEEK
> Montalvo
12/11/2013 at 22:18 |
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Not sure how many entry level jobs require knowledge of 3D modeling and the level of automotive know-how detailed here.
I assume they're looking to pluck a gamer obsessed automotive design type from an OEM, which excludes 102% of all of us here.
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Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
> DCCARGEEK
12/11/2013 at 22:20 |
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I always wanted to be hired somewhere as "loose Cannon in charge" God, that would great on a business card.
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DCCARGEEK
> The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
12/11/2013 at 22:20 |
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It's crazy, but unlike the other human males on earth, born 'men' I was born a boy and grew, or rather transformed into a man. I'm a product of the old system, before they arrived. looks up
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DCCARGEEK
> Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
12/11/2013 at 22:22 |
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You don't need the job title to have a personal business card. I have them for my blog for use at auto shows when I meet famous people, like Jalopnik staff.
Desu-San-Desu
> DCCARGEEK
12/11/2013 at 22:25 |
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343 Studios?
The guys who make Halo?
Huwhaaaah?
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DCCARGEEK
> Desu-San-Desu
12/11/2013 at 22:30 |
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scratch that. Turn 10 is in Redmond....
tromoly
> DCCARGEEK
12/11/2013 at 22:50 |
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Hmm, so would Engineering degree with emphasis on vehicle dynamics and extensive knowledge of AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Pro-E count?
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The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
> DCCARGEEK
12/11/2013 at 22:56 |
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You mean you weren't born a larva?
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DCCARGEEK
> The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
12/11/2013 at 23:14 |
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Of course I was born a larva, but I became a boy, then a teenager, then a man-boy, now a man.
Kailand09
> tromoly
12/12/2013 at 01:01 |
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That's so over qualified. In fact, unless it's design ( pretty certain it's not), most of their qualifications are insane for the job.
Makoyouidiot
> DCCARGEEK
12/12/2013 at 08:34 |
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To be honest, I meet all the criteria...except the 3d modeling bit. Figures. And I just work at a parts house.
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tromoly
> Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
12/12/2013 at 10:34 |
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But of course, everyone will respond like this.