Java Mod Developer

Who We Are:

Spawnpoint Media is at the forefront of digital entertainment, spearheading innovation in content creation across YouTube channels and media brands within the realms of gaming, Minecraft, and Live Action content. With a passionate community of over 23 million followers, we've amassed more than 6 billion views and over 57 thousand years of content watched globally. We strive to maintain the soul, love, joy, and personality of youth in our content and are committed to our mission of leaving a lasting impact on families across the globe.

Who You Are

Our team is seeking a skilled and creative Java Game Developer, who can work with our incredible team of Minecraft Set Designers and Java Developers to bring YouTube scripts and storyboards to life in an interactive and exciting way through custom Minecraft Mods.

This is a casual position, working remotely.

Your Responsibilities and Skills

• Minecraft Mod Programming: Develop and compile Minecraft: Java Edition mods based on provided YouTube scripts, encompassing various elements such as blocks, items, mobs, entities, UI, commands, and custom gameplay features.

• Custom Functionality Implementation: Design blocks, items, mobs, and entities with unique functionalities and AI behaviour, enhancing gameplay dynamics within Minecraft.

• UI and Command Customization: Create custom Minecraft UI elements and commands to enrich the player experience and introduce new gameplay mechanics.

• Crafting Methods and Recipes: Implement custom crafting methods and recipes beyond the default Crafting Table, introducing novel crafting mechanics and item interactions.

• Engaging Gameplay Design: Craft interesting and unique gameplay moments and level designs within the scripts, ensuring audience engagement and interest throughout the Minecraft experience.

• Video Storyboard Scripts: Identifying mod requirements and tasks from video storyboard scripts

• Collaborative Set Design Support: Collaborate with the Set Design team to develop mods that complement and enhance the physical set designs, facilitating efficient and practical script implementation.

• Integration with Modellers: Work closely with Modellers to integrate code and gameplay mechanics into tangible Minecraft models, bringing virtual elements to life within the game environment.

• Audience-Centric Mod Development: Develop mods that resonate with the core audience of the videos, primarily young children, by ensuring visual appeal and engaging gameplay functionalities.

Requirements:

• Minimal requirement - v1.20+ modding experience

• Proficient in Java programming language

• Developing Minecraft mods for NeoForge in Java, typically on Minecraft 1.20.1 utilising existing/pre-provided assets

• Must be familiar with Eclipse and/or Intellij Java IDEs.

• Full understanding of Minecraft and all game mechanics

• Translate design ideas into functional game code

• Troubleshooting and rectifying issues with developed mods

• Understands how to navigate and read through technical documentation online in order to advance one's understanding of the subject matter and/or resolve bugs.

• Ability to interpret instructions and create modded content from pre-existing visual assets in a relatively quick turnaround

• Ability to investigate and resolve basic modding issues both in your own code and others

• Ability to read and interpret Minecraft crash reports and log files to identify issues

• Familiarity with GeckoLib and its usage as a dependency in modding

• Ability to understand feedback and act on it.

Preferable Additional Skills

• Understands what a JSON file is and how to create or edit one (loot tables, tags, etc)

• Experience working in Java Edition/Datapacks/1.17+ Command Syntax/NBT data

• Understands basic Minecraft related development terms, such as entity, datapack, addon, behaviours, components, function, animation controllers, etc

• Understands basic programming logic/design (scoreboard loops, execute if’s, operators, etc).

• Familiar with Blockbench (or Cubik Studio/some other modelling program)

• Familiar with Aseprite, Paint.net, Photoshop, or some other form of editing software.

• Ability to make small modifications or changes to existing models/assets in the event it is needed

Spawnpoint Perks:

• Attractive Remuneration

• Spawn Points KPI bonus Program

• Training & Development

• Career Progression

Our Offer

If you’re excited to develop some of the most-loved content on the internet and bring smiles to millions of young people across the globe; whilst working alongside a highly skilled and fun-loving team; passionate about all things YouTube and gaming, then what are you waiting for? We really love working here, and we think you will too! Apply now!