*Please note you will need to have working rights in Australia. At this stage, we cannot sponsor a working visa. This is an in-person, on-location, in-studio position.*
*This is not a Live Production or Live Media Position*
Big Ant Studios are looking for a highly talented and motivated Live Operations Assistant to play a key role in the studio.
Join us in making some of consoles and PCs biggest sports titles from our centrally located Melbourne studio.
Working on Big Ant Studios’ sports titles, including Cricket, AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union and more, the Live Operations Assistant will assist the Producer in conceptualising and implementing ongoing Live Service content, such as weekly challenges and seasonal themes.
The core areas of focus for this role are:
- Creating weekly and seasonal content for live service features in Big Ant Studios sports titles
- Identify opportunities for creative challenges within the available mode structures
- Respond to analytics and fan feedback to ensure features are engaging for users
- Work with the Data, Art and Design teams to ensure implementation of needed supporting materials
- Work within a team to ensure the smooth delivery and development of the Pro Team game mode.
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong organisational skills to create content plans and see them through to launch
- A team player who can work across teams to ensure the delivery of needed assets
- Creativity in identifying unique game experiences for ongoing products
With extra consideration given to:
- Previous experience working on a live service video game or qualification in Game Design
- Fan of sports, particularly Cricket, AFL, Rugby League or Rugby Union
- Strong knowledge of sports video games
You also need to be:
- Eager & Open-Minded: You thrive on feedback and are excited to refine your designs based on playtest data and senior mentorship.
- Driven & Accountable: You take pride in your work and ensure your tasks are completed to a high standard.
- A Natural Problem-Solver: You love puzzles and are prepared to learn the technical complexities involved in data-rich sports design.
- Detail-Oriented: You always strive for quality, ensuring every asset you produce is clean, cohesive, and on-brand.
- A Creative Learner: You are always looking for fresh ways to present information and stay up-to-date with trends.
The Company:
Big Ant Studios is one of Australia’s oldest and most respected game developers.
With our flagship studio in Melbourne’s Southbank and our rapidly growing second home in the Adelaide CBD, we specialise in high-quality sports simulations. We continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in sports gaming on a global stage, leveraging the incredible talent across both Victorian and South Australian development hubs.
Benefits:
- Catered Lunches: Provided by the studio Monday to Thursday.
- Social Culture: Optional Breakfast and Dinner Fridays.
- Commuter Support: Yearly Myki cards (Melbourne Studio).
- Growth: Professional development and training support.
- Environment: A social, collaborative culture in a centralised workplace.
At Big Ant, we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds are key to creating experiences everyone can enjoy. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
REMINDER: *Applications will only be considered from those with existing Australian working rights.*
Please include links to your Portfolio and LinkedIn/Personal Website with your application.