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Is a PhD in Mechanical Engineering good for the job?

I love Mondays!

Care to say which site?

I'm really good at guitar hero, so you should probably hire me.

@alexisg Responsive workflow is something I'm looking at right now so I was wondering if you're using anything in particular for rapid prototyping in markup? Or is it just hand written from scratch?

hey Dave, if you are going on paternity leave then it ain't gonna be no vacation :-P

Hahaha.

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I know, sometimes my job seems super-scummy.

Yeah I had grand plans of creating my own FPS (along the lines of the first Doom) but then I realized what I was learning in that class wasn't nearly enough to do such a thing. :(

Too bad that I'm currently in the process of studying all of those things and just getting started with my portfolio (career changes are tough). I would love to go up there and learn a thing or two from all you guys (and gals?). Maybe in the future?

I'm gonna miss Dave

LOOK AT MY AWESOME DESIGN ABILITY.

Those images are so well balanced and amazingly designed.

I am even balancing out this post by putting my text on the right hand side, opposite my images.

I have great designing ability, and i am a photoshop wizard.

HIRE ME NOW.

California and their paternity leave...

His kid is going to be born soon. Who knows how long he'll be gone.

Honestly that helps a lot more then a program that dose the work for you, the first step to programming is knowing how to code by your self.

I started learning C++, and just learning how the general flow of design was, it was very easy to pick up Javascript, Java, Action Script, HTML, CSS, and a lot of other things.

Not related to your comment at all:

I was using Microsoft Visual C++ at first, and basically just copying and pasting from Google, but never really learned how to code. But as soon as I lowered my expectations at first from a Stealth 3d Platformer. To a text based rouge like, it was much easier to program myself and learn, as I did. And from there I just kept learning new things. That was 10 years ago.

@heatdrive88 said:

I do, just to tell you how much you ruin the internet for everyone!

I remember when I was in high school and HTML and CSS was in it's infancy (mid 90s) I was so good at coding. I made websites all weekend for various clients and I really thought I would do it as a career. College came and I chose to focus on Photography/Production/Cinematography as a career emphasis and didn't keep up with the new innovations of web 2.0 and all the crazy shit that had been implemented in the time I was away. Man, it is IMPOSSIBLE to jump back in. The stuff that you web developers do nowadays is so far beyond anything that was being done 10-15 years ago, it's like a completely different thing entirely. The stuff done on this site alone boggles my mind.

So yeah, good luck to any one who is fortunate enough to land this job. If Drew or Vinny ever need help, I've got 10 years experience working for network/cable TV as a DP/Producer/Shooter... I'm your guy!

Working with SASS/Compass for almost a year now, thanks to Alexis and Dave mentioning it on the radio show. I'm currently working on my first responsive design on a large social site. I'll get to Alexis' & Dave's level eventually!

That's gonna be one hell of a long vacation if you need to hire someone new.

Um I took a computer science class last semester where we briefly coded with HTML in notepad++ does that count?

I'm just waiting for the day when they announce they're looking for a manga reviewer for Comic Vine. You should see the growing sales of manga series. ONE PIECE alone sold over 27 million units last year, and released only four volumes that year.

Oh man, First Brad's leaving and now Dave? When will it end?

Is MS Paint an acceptable substitute for Photoshop? I have quite the portfolio of stickpeople work here on Giant Bomb. As for the coding languages, I could probably take a cursory glance and make a few confused noises before breaking down and sobbing uncontrollably. I know, it's a wonder I haven't been snatched up already.

Just sent mine. I would literally leave everything I have here in Brazil in a second's notice if I were chosen. What a fucking dream job that would be.

I like video games. I don't know how to use Photoshop. Guess I'll drop in for a TNT!

Only if you answer this question: How do you feel about Mondays?

@monk: I got SASS and Compass to work through Cygwin, though you do have to apply a patch yourself for it to work correctly.

Well, they're asking if you think you could design something like giant bomb, not if you have. So it might be worth it to apply with whatever you've got in your portfolio now.

I feel you man, although they generally ask for a higher caliber than is needed. I'm a full time student, so I wouldn't even remotely be able to do it. I say go for it man. Worst you can get is a no.

Oh man! If I had just a little bit more experience and a slightly better portfolio, I would totally apply for this job. I've done some freelance work as a web developer and bent Twitter Bootstrap to my will several times, but I certainly haven't done anything on the scale of GB.

Dang, I don't have nearly enough web skills... I'm an Industrial Designer and I've only done a fair amount of front-end web and app design (though no more than turning my photoshop files into basic HTML & CSS). I've not made the jump to learning Javascript or fully responsive sites. Ha I love making physical things too much. Alas, my dreams of helping build the Bombastica with my skills may never happen! (...that is, unless you need a guy to design swag for the community? Maybe someday!)

HIRE MATT RORIE

Sass always stops me as it relies on ruby which is not user friendly for Windows machines.

No monies dat Mac

I made a wordpress blog once. . .

So, do I show up next Monday or what?

Alexis Gallisá: A pro at subtly bragging about his video games skillz in news posts.

What about the Snider Snake pit!

@heatdrive88: Ah, I totally get that. I'm in Canada as well and doubt that I'd be willing to move to San Fran, even if it's to work for Giant Bomb.

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OH god JavaScript, it always baffles me how people put up with such a monstrosity as JavaScript. All the convoluted nature you could desired from a scripting language none of the proper functionality a real language can offer.

<p style="color:lightblue">My best wishes go out to Web Developers, I can't understand how you guys find the tools given to you to be effective in any way.<p>

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From the CBS job site, under "nice to have":

SSS Ranking in Devil May Cry, Level 70 in Skyrim, Mythic/LASO difficulty achievement in any Halo and/or Mile High Club achievement in Call of Duty 4

I always knew you guys were biased towards Microsoft!

Wow. that's a hell of a list of experience for somebody.

I've just left uni after completing my computing degree and I don't fit that criteria at all. Guess I need a low level job before applying for the big boys eh.

I designed the pinball hall of frame, is that good enough?

Aww, you're leaving us @snide?

Haha, because picking up my entire life in Canada and moving it all the way to San Fran for a short-term contract position when I already have a steady full-time job is probably the worst idea ever, even if it probably would be a lot of fun over there in the process.

I would totally join... if I could code.

@patman99: Can't you do some faux discovery of an ancient Greek game console? :P

Here is an example of my Great Photoshop Skills. I'll expect the first paycheck on Monday.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Kind Regards,

Me

First task: perform a full analysis of the burial site for all those E.T. 2600 carts.

Well... I can make really fucking good sandwiches.