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Jim Callin

Techical Director And Co-founder at Studio Gobo

Jim Callin is a seasoned technical director and co-founder of Gobo Games, where contributions have been made since November 2011. Prior experience includes serving as a technical director at Black Rock Studio, a Disney Interactive Studio, from October 2005 to October 2011, overseeing a team of twenty-two programmers in the development of games for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC, and playing a key role in implementing Agile methodologies. Jim also held the position of lead programmer at Genemation from September 2004 to October 2005, where a technology was transformed into a library product with an external API. Earlier experience includes work as a generalist programmer at Climax Racing from 2001 to 2004, with expertise in audio and online programming. Jim holds a BEng in Electronic Engineering from The University of Manchester, earned from 1990 to 1993, and completed education at The Leys School, Cambridge from 1984 to 1989.

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Brighton, United Kingdom

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Studio Gobo

Studio Gobo is renowned for working on acclaimed and award winning games and with the very best publishers and game creators. The team at Gobo have worked on some of the biggest IP’s in the world including, Redfall, Hogwarts Legacy, Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy, For Honor and many more. Founded in 2011 the company has grown to over 120 talented people and a development pedigree that spans four decades. The team at Studio Gobo are perfectly placed to help bring any AAA game to market on any platform. The studio prides itself on it's Tech R&D, animation, design, art and engineering teams. Creating fantastic worlds and developing pioneering game play systems and features on PC and console. “GO Beyond Ordinary” Seasoned Gobo staff and new arrivals also enjoy a unique culture. Whether its participating and relaxing with one of our wellness benefits or discussing the latest games over lunch cooked by our in-house chef. The Studio knows that it’s the best people that make the best games and this is what Studio Gobo invests in. If you would like to be part of the Gobo you can find all our latest career openings on our website. http://www.studiogobo.com/careers. Winner of gamesindustry.biz 'Best Places to Work '17, '18 , '19, '20 and 2021!


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51-200

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