Kea Studios is a simulation training developer that creates immersive learning experiences using real- world problems to assess competency of the learner. Simulation training or also known as serious games combines leading-edge game technologies and established learning methodologies to deliver learning environments that are efficient, safe and cost-effective.

By interacting in a virtual 3D environment, trainees can now experience realistic scenarios and learn how to resolve these challenges that are impossible to do in real-life. We design our simulation trainings with outstanding graphics, realistic physics, dynamic environment and unique game play that culminate in a fun and educational experience for the user.

Simulation training is a valuable tool in various industries such as Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate, Banking, Customer Service, Hospitality, Police, Fire Department, Military, etc.

Malaysian firm uses 3D games for training oil and gas professionals

MIS Asia, Avanti Kumar, Thursday, 18th March, 2010

KUALA LUMPUR, 18 MARCH 2010 -- Malaysian training provider Kea Studios has used 3D gaming as part of a new training programme for the oil and gas industry. This approach is especially targetted at a new generation of professionals, said the company.

PetroSims Simulation Training: An innovative learning solution for the energy industry

Wednesday, 17 March, 2010, Getenergy Website

Today's oil and gas training has come a long way, evolving and improving their industry standards to produce the best and most productive skills. The people is the most valuable asset to the energy industry, hence training is a vital element to this industry.

A valuable training tool called PetroSims

Friday, 5th March, 2010, Eastern Times

Miri: Later this month, Kea Studios will be launching "PetroSims"- a simulation training solution targeting the oil and gas industry at the Getenergy 2010 (Global Education and Training for Energy) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia…..

Kea Studio's 'PetroSims' game enabling training through realistic simulation

Monday, 15th February, 2010, AnimationXpress.com

Simulation Training also known as serious games internationally use 3D game technologies to create training materials that can be utilized in various industries from corporate to public sectors, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, military, medical etc.

PetroSims provides training game for oil and gas industry

September 2009, The Star

MIRI - A Miri-based Kea Studios is probably the first company in Malaysia, and possibly one of only a few in the world to develop a revolutionary simulation training game for the oil and gas industry.

"The content trade named PetroSims allows users to experience real training in a virtual oil platform at the offshore."

Helping Kea gain a foothold

"We started from scratch." says Kea studios co-founder, Cheryl Sim about their simulation game.

Sim and her partner Christopher Dickson had been working in a games development company in Taiwan...

PetroSims Simulation Training Launch (PDF)

Tuesday, 23rd March, 2010

PetroSims simulation training was launched on the 23rd March, 2010 at the Getenergy (Global Education and Training for the Energy) in Kuala Lumpur. We had the pleasure of two honourable VIP guests attendance, Datuk Lee Kim Shin and YB Fadilah Yusof who came to see our launch...

PetroSims Demonstration at TEA (Technology Engineers Association)

A demonstration of PetroSims simulation training was held at one of TEA's events in November, 2009.

PetroSims™ @ play during the PETRONAS HSE Week

Monday, Jan 13, 2009

Kea Studios was privileged to be invited to showcase PetroSims simulation training during the PETRONAS SKO HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) Week at the PETRONAS Carigali Headquarters.

Kea Studios is a fun, hard-working and intelligent group of people with a passion for developing serious games for training and human capital development. We have varied interests from performing guitar concerts on youtube, playing musicals at work, to running around in the jungle whether rain or shine.

We are always seeking talented skills, excellent attitude and interesting personality to join our team. The main roles include:

• 3D CG Artist

  The 3D artist role requires focus on creating 3D models, texturing and level design. Having animation skills to conceptualise motions and abilities are pluses. This role is critical to bring the game characters and environments to realistic life.

  Requirements include:

  • Excellent in creating accurate and detailed models from reference images
  • Ability to model, UV map, and create textures
  • Concept Art
  • Able to generate normal map and polybump
  • Excellent 3D animation and rigging skills are pluses
  • Excellent working knowledge of animation principles and thorough understanding of human motion mechanics are pluses

  Pluses include: Drawing Skills and conceptual art, Modeling and texturing ability, Game experience, Acting and cinematography skills

  Qualifications include:

  • Proficiency in 3D Studio Max
  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Must be able to have good drawing skills

  Experience:

  Senior roles must be skilled in people-management and have good leadership. The senior role requires organising team tasks and monitoring progress of each artist within specified schedules and the design of the game. Must have at least 2+ years experience as a Lead Artist. Junior roles include 2+years experience in the industry and fresh graduates who are interested in learning and exploring new ideas. Current roles in the architectural and interior design industry are encouraged to apply.

  Personality we seek:

  Creative, passionate about design and game development, curious, independent and initiative, motivated. Attention to detail is extremely important.

  
  
• Programmer

  The role requires focus on building game play and tools. Works cooperatively with artists and animators to prototype, implement, and polish the game play and develop user friendly tools.

  Developing game play related functionality (controls, camera movement, game rules, etc) in C++ and Python or other scripting languages.

  Implement game AI functionality using core engine AI features.

  Must have good communication skills to work with artists and animators to co-develop tools.

  Qualifications include:

  • C/C++ experience required with good object-oriented programming skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft.Net Framework 2.0, Algorithm, Code Optimisation, and Visual Studio
  • Proficiency in Squirrel, Lua or Python a plus
  • Background in Math, Physics or 3D Computer Graphics
  • Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), Engineering, Math or Physics

  Experience:

  Senior roles must have at least 4+ years experience in the creation and delivery of state-of-the-art, performance- minded tools for game development. The applicant must have strong leadership and people-management skills as the role also includes leading and mentoring the programming team.

  Junior roles include 2+ years experience and fresh graduates who are passionate in learning.

  Personality we seek:

  Independent, Initiative, Passionate, Responsible, Critical about Ideas, Love problem-solving

  If you are interested in this role, please send in your application that includes:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Any previous projects you have worked on

  
  

• Web Developer

  The web developer's main responsibility is to develop and maintain company and brand's websites.

  Requirements include:

  Developing client registration, user registration, login and reports and integration of portals with game server and database design.

  Qualifications include:

  • Proficiency in JSP, ASP or PHP, HTML
  • 2+ years experience in the development of dynamic websites using ASP, MS, SQL server.

  Personality we seek:

  Creative passionate about design and website development, strong team leadership skills, independent, meticulous

  If you are interested in this role, please send in your application that includes:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Any previous project you have worked on

  
  

• Flash GUI Artist

  The Flash artist’s  main responsibilities include GUI and website designs for the game.

  • Conceptualising, creating and implementing GUI fun functionality and aesthetics
  • Creating game front end menu systems
  • Designing websites for the company and product brands.
  • High quality Flash animations
  • Game demo reel
  • Other 2D artwork and communication materials
  • Working closely with Art and Programming teams

  Qualifications and Experience include:

  • Layout and Graphic design.
  • Typographic design and layout.
  • Font selection and localization
  • Logo and icon design.
  • Colour theory application
  • Simplification - Experience in simplifying complex workflows in menu systems.
  • Formal user-interface design qualifications in related fields such as information design, graphic design or information science.
  • Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills.
  • Software knowledge includes primarily Flash (Actionscript a plus), Photoshop, Illustrator and AfterEffects
  • InDesign , 3D Max and Dreamweaver are pluses.

  Personality we seek:

  Creative, Independent, Initiative, Passionate about learning, Ability to take responsibilities and make decisions, Attention to detail is extremely important.

  
  

• Internships

  We like our interns here at Kea Studios. We appreciate their contribution here no matter what the tasks are; from making us coffee to making beautiful websites like this to working on our game projects.

  We encourage undergraduates from all universities and colleges to apply with us for mainly the artist and multimedia roles. We don't look at your papers, rather your attitude and your motivation to learn and do great things!

  Our interns come from University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and Michigan Technological University.

  
  

  Internship Case Study

  A student who is a Graphics Design and Multimedia undergraduate from UTAR (University of Tunku Abdul Rahman) did his internship training with Kea Studios for a duration of 5 months. 

  His responsibilities included designing 3D models and textures for the game environment. During this time, he improved greatly in his texturing skills, through learning development of normal and specular maps. He also learnt new tools such as Crazybump and Xnormal.

  

  
  

If you are serious about this job application, please send in your application that includes:Cover Letter, Resume, Portfolio (samples of mod work, 3D models and screenshots). If your portfolio size is huge (i.e. over 1MB), please upload it somewhere (e.g. www.transferbigfiles.com, www.rapidshare.com, www.yousendit.com) and then send us the link.