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Do you want to work for local videogame developer RetroEpic?

Clinton Matos

6th January 2016

Have you dreamed of working for a game development studio? Well, then you could be in luck, as RetroEpic Software a game developer based in ~~KZN~~ Cape Town and is responsible for titles such as the popular puzzler A Day in the Woods and the upcoming Ginjah, is hiring.

To kick off 2016 RetroEpic is looking for a games business development manager to join their ranks. Brand manager Megan Hughes explains the position:

“[We need] a person to join our motley crew to drive the strategy and execution of partnerships with publishers and game designers as well as seek out new opportunities for the company,” Said Hughes, “Our ideal candidate will have a love for games, a deep understanding of business strategy, knowledge of the independent game development industry, keen negotiation skills and a strong track record in terms of business strategy, relationship building and (preferably) experience in the videogames industry.

The baseline qualification for the position is four or more years experience in a similar role. If that sounds like you, click the link below, polish up your CV and send it along.

Read the full job listing on the RetroEpic Software blog.

Give yourself the edge in the interview by reading our past coverage on RetroEpic and the videogame industry in South Africa:

The Home Coded stand at rAge 2015, which featured devs from around the country showing off playable versions of their games. RetroEpic was in attendance and we got to play an early version of Ginjah.
A Day In The Woods recently won the company a R700 thousand publishing deal in the Unsung Heroes Competition.

[Image – Kreativ Portfolio]

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Clinton Matos

Clinton has been a programmer, engineering student, project manager, asset controller and even a farrier. Now he handles the maker side of htxt.africa.