Real Projects - Summer Work Placement

Wednesday, 06 May 2009
Company News

Summer Work Placement 2009

Real Projects is an e-learning company based in Norwich. We create e-learning solutions for clients across the UK including educational games, learning modules, animations, simulations and online courses.

We are offering a summer work placement to a student or recent graduate (2009) to work as part of our project team. You will be involved in a number of research projects and you will also play a part in developing new solutions for our clients.

You will be interested in Game Design, Internet technologies and new technology devices. Please note that this is not a pure programming or graphic design role we are looking for someone with a good range of skills. Good ideas, creative thought and an understanding of how to apply your ideas are important.

Work Scope
As a forward thinking and innovative company we are always looking for new ways to allow learning to take place. During the placement we have a number of projects that the successful candidate will work on, these include:

• Creation of e-learning content and games using the i-phone developer kit
• Creation of e-learning content on a blackberry
• Creation of learning objects using Thinking Worlds
• Development of learning games using Flash

We are already involved in the creation of a number of game based learning projects and you will be expected to play a role in their development. You will be given the opportunity to design games, provide ideas and also bring new ideas and concepts to projects. We are constantly looking at new ways to deliver content for example using PSP devices to deliver training to learners in remote locations. Visit www.stressmeless.org to view a recent project, including a learning game.

Required skills and expertise

• Effective communicator – you will be expected to present your ideas to the team
• You will be able to interpret interactive requirements and prepare design documents
• You will have a detailed understanding of all areas of the game industry including online, handheld and different genres and age groups
• Developing design briefs by gathering information and data to clarify design issues
• Research – You will be able to produce research reports for the development teams
• Multi-tasking: working on more than one design brief at a time
• You will be able to produce accurate and high quality work
• You will be able to contribute design ideas
• You will already aware of developments in e-learning and games design, particularly use outside of traditional areas
• Teamwork – You understand how your work affects others in the team including: printers, copywriters, photographers, other designers, project managers, website designers and marketing specialists
• Working to deadlines including good timekeeping
• You will be able to work independently


Timeline
Interviews will take place week commencing 8th June at our offices in Norwich
Placement to start 15th June 2009


Additional Information
In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK or EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

You will be expected to provide evidence of all educational achievements.

Real Projects is an equal opportunities employer.


How to apply
Please apply for the role providing any background information that you feel is relevant to jobs@realprojects.co.uk

The initial closing date for applications is May 13th 2009


Real Projects
St. Faith’s House
Mountergate
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 1PY

Tel: 01603 762772
www.realprojects.co.uk

No agencies please