Perfect World Europe, an online video game publisher, is a fast-paced, dynamic workplace that challenges and rewards its employees. We are always looking for talented team players with diverse backgrounds and a passion for games!
Please submit your resumes to: jobs.eu@perfectworld.com
Currently we are seeking qualified candidates for our office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands:
German QA / Localization Specialist
Responsibilities & Job Duties:
• Identifying, researching, and entering localization/text and general bugs in the bug database
• Bug regression testing
• Creating weekly reports that summarize open and closed localization/text and general issues
• Compiling daily/weekly lists of localization/text issues, in addition to reporting any general bugs
• Perform black-box testing
• Other tasks assigned by the QA/Localization Manager
Requirements:
• Excellent language skills (written and spoken) in English and German. Native German speaker mandatory
• 2+ years of prior Localization/QA experience
• Knowledgeable of database and word processing programs
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to execute processes to accomplish goals and tasks
• Highly Motivated, pro-active and team oriented
PHP Developer
Responsibilities & Job Duties:
• Develop optimized/cross-platform Front-End code in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, PHP, and DHTML
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and software engineers to refine and improve the user experience.
• Develop HTML pages from design concepts and provide functional prototypes to demonstrate concepts.
• Actively participate in brainstorming with the product and engineering team.
• Connect with the user interface development community to track latest trends and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and software engineers to refine and improve the user experience.
• Develop HTML pages from design concepts and provide functional prototypes to demonstrate concepts.
• Actively participate in brainstorming with the product and engineering team.
• Connect with the user interface development community to track latest trends and emerging technologies.
Requirements:
• 2+ years front end web development experience + 2 years of PHP experience
• Ability to hand-code HTML and table less html
• Proficiency in JavaScript / AJAX / DHTML / CSS
• Knowledge of PHP and Linux environment and scripting languages (PERL, BASH)
• Ability to create functional HTML pages from design mockups
• Working knowledge of Photoshop
• Knowledge of cross-browser issues and programming languages
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• 2+ years front end web development experience + 2 years of PHP experience
• Ability to hand-code HTML and table less html
• Proficiency in JavaScript / AJAX / DHTML / CSS
• Knowledge of PHP and Linux environment and scripting languages (PERL, BASH)
• Ability to create functional HTML pages from design mockups
• Working knowledge of Photoshop
• Knowledge of cross-browser issues and programming languages
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Accountant
Responsibilities & Job Duties:
• Account / Bank reconciliations
• Administer accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements
• Manage Royalty and License administration
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Prepare VAT returns ensuring compliance with reporting and other tax requirements
• Assist with fixed asset management
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures, such as the contract administration and the PR register
• Assist in any other ad hoc projects
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level
• Knowledge of Dutch accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of finance principles
• Knowledge of financial reporting
• Technical accounting skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Fluent in English and Dutch
• Strong communicator
German Marketing Specialist
Responsibilities & Job Duties:
• Liaise with Marketing Manager(s) with regard to print and online campaign needs
• Track and monitor results of online advertising campaigns: analyzes current and historical online ad delivery, ad traffic and site profile reports on an ongoing basis to identify trends; predict future inventory needs and provide business intelligence to upper management
• Completing sales-related and marketing administrative projects that include running marketing and sales reports
• Assist with media events and trade shows
• Keep detailed records and inventory
• Managing layouts and designing of communications such as newsletters, presentations, event support materials and PR announcements
• Communicate with external creative service providers
• Maintain creative asset database
Requirements:
• BA in Marketing, Communications or Business
• Minimum 1 year of Public Relations or Marketing experience
• Excellent English and German communication skills both written and spoken, diplomacy/people skills a must
• Good experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Microsoft Project a plus
• Rigorous and detailed- oriented. Self-started with team orientation
• Ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Video-game industry experience highly desired
German Customer Service & Billing Representative
Responsibilities & Job Duties:
• Resolve customer-service emails in a timely manner
• Monitor the anti-fraud system tool for our payment processors
• Assist users within the game in a professional and courteous manner
• Assist Product Management with game events and special projects (as needed)
• Other tasks as assigned by the Customer Service & Billing Manager
Requirements:
• Excellent language skills (written and spoken) in English and German. Native German speaker preferred but not mandatory.
• Game Industry experience is preferred and highly desirable
• Previous experience in a customer/billing position is preferred
• Strong oral, written, organizational, and presentation skills
• High level of professionalism, integrity, confidence and commitment
• Proven ability to effectively work and cooperate with people in a high work volume environment
• Strong understanding of in-game social networks and interactions between players and GMs
French Community Specialist
Responsibilities & Job Duties:
• Give demonstrations and interviews, both 1 on 1 and at public events such as game conferences and gatherings, be the public face of the game/company
• Be the ‘go to’ person for all game and game community information within the business
• Provide detailed, specific information back into marketing and the business on community trends, reactions and expectations
• Provide periodical reports on community reach, reaction and needs
• Establish and moderate online community forums according to company policy. Coordinate & manage community forum moderators
• Build up a network and gain the trust of key, influential guilds and players
• Provide timely, informative and engaging commentary to potential and existing players
• Promote the game and the business across social networks and online/offline media e.g. actively engage users through Q&A forums
• Build and cultivate an online community of affluent users, drive players to become evangelists of the game
• Plan and execute a community building, acquisition and retention timeline
• Suggest further areas where the game can be promoted and brand awareness increased
• Work on special projects as assigned
Requirements:
• Native language speaker (French) and excellent English communication skills
• Previous experience in a computer gaming environment and in depth past (where possible), present and future game knowledge
• Strong web communication skills. Blogging experience a plus.
• Ability to work extremely well organized and detail oriented.
• Presentation and interviewing skills (both creation and execution)
• ‘lewt’ gaming skills
• Track record of engaging users and growing online communities
German Community Specialist
Responsibilities & Job Duties:
• Give demonstrations and interviews, both 1 on 1 and at public events such as game conferences and gatherings, be the public face of the game/company
• Be the ‘go to’ person for all game and game community information within the business
• Provide detailed, specific information back into marketing and the business on community trends, reactions and expectations
• Provide periodical reports on community reach, reaction and needs
• Visit, manage and partake in forum discussions, both on our own forums as well as others.
• Establish and moderate online community forums according to company policy. Coordinate & manage community forum moderators
• Build up a network and gain the trust of key, influential guilds and players
• Provide timely, informative and engaging commentary to potential and existing players
• Promote the game and the business across social networks and online/offline media e.g. actively engage users through Q&A forums
• Build and cultivate an online community of affluent users, drive players to become evangelists of the game
• Plan and execute a community building, acquisition and retention timeline
• Suggest further areas where the game can be promoted and brand awareness increased
• Work on special projects as assigned
Requirements:
• Native German speaker and excellent English communication skills
• Passionate gamer and knowledge of Perfect World games
• Previous experience in moderation or administration of a game community preferred
• Ability to work extremely well organized and detail oriented
• Web communication skills, blogging experience a plus
• Able to understand and react to customer needs
• Ability to analyze priorities and respond to multiple demands on time
Don't see any positions that match your background? If you are a talented individual who has a passion for games, please send your resume to jobs.eu@perfectworld.com
Note to Professional Recruiters:
All professional recruiters should correspond with us via email, addressed to jobs.eu@perfectworld.com. Please do not call. Resumes received by Perfect World Europe from recruiters who have not entered into a written contract with us are considered unsolicited and will be kept as Perfect World Europe intellectual property, or deleted as appropriate.