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Game Contractor resources like IR35, Shout 99, Contractor UK.

Game Contractor presents the one stop information shop for all those looking to freelance or to work as a contractor in video game development. This directory of links is expected to grow and develop and we welcome suggestions as to what you would like to see in this list. Feel free to recommend links that you think would be of interest to visitors to this site via feedback@gamecontractor.com

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Contractor Resources in UK & Europe

Shout 99 - the largest freelancer network in the UK. : Shout 99
Shout99.com is the largest freelancer network in the UK. Membership is free.
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Contractor UK - The IT Contractor Portal : Contractor UK Ltd.
The UK's most visited IT Contractor Site - Online since 1998
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UK Tax Authorities IR35 - Frequently Asked Questions : HM Revenue & Customs
Every conceivable 'official' question on "countering avoidance in the provision of personal services" by the UK tax authorities.
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UK Professional Contractors Group : PCG
PCG was formed in May 1999 to provide independent contractors and consultants with a representative voice and has evolved from being a single-issue campaign group to being a fully fledged, not-for-profit professional body representing knowledge workers who choose to be self-employed.
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Freelance UK : Freelance UK
Advice for freelancers in the media, creative and marketing sectors.
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Technology Recruiters : REC Technology
Information on contracting from the Technology sector of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
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Women in Games Jobs : DS Interactive Ltd.
This site works to recruit more women into the games industry by promoting role models and giving encouragement and information to those women seeking to work in games.
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Game Careers - Where best to contract? : Game Careers .BIZ
It provides career helpful interviews with games industry professionals, full games industry job descriptions and up to date salary band guidance.
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Contractor Resources in USA & Canada

U.S. Department of Labor : US Dept of Labor
The Federal 'bible' for working in the USA.
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How to get a job in the United States : US Immigration Support
This information manual is a guide on how to acquire a respectable job in the United States.
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Contractor Resources in Rest of World

Australian Taxation Office : Australian Government
The Australian Government's principal revenue collection agency with full advice on contractor and other taxes.
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Interactive Selection's Latest 25 Jobs Worldwide

Technical Lead - Scotland, UK
Salary: Internationally Competitive | Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010

Lead Tools Engineer - World Renown Studio - Cambridge, UK
Salary: Excellent | Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010

Online Programmer- Multiplayer Game - Midlands, UK
Salary: Competitive | Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010

Senior Game Designer - Exciting MMO - Shanghai, China
Salary: Internationally Competitive | Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010

Technical Producer - Brilliant Opportunity - London, UK
Salary: Excellent | Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010

Character Rigger - Next Gen Titles - Sydney, Australia
Salary: Internationally Competitive | Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010

Lead AI R&D Programmer - Frankfurt, Germany
Salary: Internationally Competitive | Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010

Software Engineer - Sports Games - San Francisco, UK
Salary: Excellent | Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010

Games Desinger - Gaming Projects - Dublin, Ireland
Salary: Competitive | Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010

Character Artist - Independant Developer - Budapest, Hungary
Salary: Negotiable | Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010

AI Programmer - Racing Studio - Newcastle, UK
Salary: Attractive | Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010

Senior Artist - FPS Title - Midlands, UK
Salary: £35k - £40K | Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010

Senior Producer - Expanding Studio - Midlands, UK
Salary: Competitive | Date Posted: 08 Mar 2010

Network Programmer - Global Developer - San Francisco, USA
Salary: Highly Desirable | Date Posted: 08 Mar 2010

Sr. Animation Programmer - Atlanta, USA
Salary: Attractive | Date Posted: 08 Mar 2010

Lead/Sr. Multiplayer Designer - Unannounced Title - Shanghai, China
Salary: Excellent | Date Posted: 08 Mar 2010

Effects Programmer - Leading Aussie Studio - Brisbane, Australia
Salary: Internationally Competitive | Date Posted: 08 Mar 2010

QA Director - Shanghai, China
Salary: Competitive | Date Posted: 08 Mar 2010

Lead Animator - World Class Studio - Brighton, UK
Salary: Negotiable | Date Posted: 08 Mar 2010

Technical Director - Excellent Opportunity - Frankfurt, Germany
Salary: DOE | Date Posted: 08 Mar 2010

Sr. Level Designer - Action Titles - Frankfurt, Germany
Salary: Competitive | Date Posted: 08 Mar 2010

PS3 Programmer - Exciting Opportunity - Southeast, UK
Salary: Competitive | Date Posted: 08 Mar 2010

Senior Games Designer - Racing Game - North, UK
Salary: Depends on Experience | Date Posted: 08 Mar 2010

Network Programmer - Racing Games - Newcastle, UK
Salary: Competitive | Date Posted: 08 Mar 2010

SR. Shader Designer and Developer - Sports Titles - San Francisco, USA
Salary: Negotiable | Date Posted: 05 Mar 2010