Hey everyone. We're currently searching for a new member of the Paizo editorial team. Having already talked to numerous gaming professionals, we wanted to broaden our search to include talented gamers whom we perhaps don't know about.
The position is for a new developer to work with us on Paizo's varied Pathfinder lines, with a focus on ordering new content, working with freelancers, managing continuity, sculpting freelance handovers into material adhering to our high standards, and various related tasks. This is an entry-level position that requires mastery of the English language, daily attendance in Redmond Washington, and an unbridled passion for RPGs, storytelling, and the varied arts that make a great Game Master.
You can read the full job description here.
We already have several candidates in consideration and would like to find the perfect fit in short order, so please send in your resumes as soon as possible. We will take down this posting when the position is filled. Thanks!
Maintaining my current level of child support is the only thing preventing from applying right this second. So expect me to apply in 2021.
Hi Wes
I'm seriously looking at applying for this post - up to my eyes at Uni with classes and marking at present so it might be towards the weekend before I can throw my hat into the ring... trust that's not too late?
Cheers
Gary
Creative Director
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Hi Wes
I'm seriously looking at applying for this post - up to my eyes at Uni with classes and marking at present so it might be towards the weekend before I can throw my hat into the ring... trust that's not too late?
Cheers
Gary
As long as the job post stays online, it's not too late to apply! And since we just made the job post public today, there's PLENTY of time remaining to get your resume sent in!
As long as the job post stays online, it's not too late to apply! And since we just made the job post public today, there's PLENTY of time remaining to get your resume sent in!Hi Wes
I'm seriously looking at applying for this post - up to my eyes at Uni with classes and marking at present so it might be towards the weekend before I can throw my hat into the ring... trust that's not too late?
Cheers
Gary
Cheers James - on it as we speak!
Unfortunately I cannot relocate.
Open up a satellite office in Chicago and I develop for Paizo for FREE!
Yeah Marc... I wish I did too. ;)
Can't you have a office i Lincoln UK?
Wes, you forgot to put "Must love (or at least like) the works of HP Lovecraft, else awakened raptors will chase you through the warehouse" on the job requirements.
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Wes, you forgot to put "Must love (or at least like) the works of HP Lovecraft, else awakened raptors will chase you through the warehouse" on the job requirements.
How is that NOT implied?
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Er... if I *did* apply -- and get chosen for the job -- would I have to return mr. Sutter's collection of ladies' undergarments?
On the other hand, I'm fairly sure you wouldn't accept an Asmodeus-worshipping Chelaxian dwarven librarian with some fiendish servants, would you? And, to be frank, I love my current job too much...
I didn't live in Seattle when I interviewed for the job. Neither did Hyrum. Or Rob.
Hmm... Mr. Moreland, you do have a rather good point.
After a discussion with the world's greatest GF ever, I'm going to apply!!!
Wes, you forgot to put "Must love (or at least like) the works of HP Lovecraft, else awakened raptors will chase you through the warehouse" on the job requirements.
Oh bumsqueak. That's me out then.
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I live a paltry 2.5 hours away north on the I-5. Unfortunately I have always been a working stiff and don't have a Bachelor Degree in English.
Oh Well. Another. Dream. Shattered.
I completely understand the desire to more easily weed out those without the aforementioned 'mastery of the English language,' and requiring such a degree accomplishes just such a feat. It's a reasonable demand of Paizo to make, even if it's unfortunate for those of us who HAVE striven throughout our lives to master the language, but for whatever reason never attained such a degree.
You win some you lose some I guess.
Oh I have no issue with having the requirement. The job entails heavy reading and writing skills. My post was more tongue-in-cheek than anything. I live fairly close, I can do everything that they ask for, I just don't have an education from a post secondary institute because I always had to work to support myself.
Is all good.
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It is also "Education and/or Experience".
I strongly suspect that qualifications that sum up to degree level plus demonstrated writing ability, e.g. 5 years working as a technical author, would not be dismissed out of hand — you just have to pitch your cover letter and resume correctly.
Given that there is a writing test before the interview and you also have to submit a writing sample, I think that proving you can do the job is more important than having a piece of paper that says you can do the job.
You can live anywhere, in any country and be anything, If you can speak english (and know the slang), read and write and do basic numismatics, and spell, use a computer, are reliable ie show up to work on time, be polite and punktual, meet dedlines etc, have a great attitude, have a working knowledge of the product aforehand and are a great Ideas person and can be organized...
You to can work the Job !
Remember it's Bachelor in English OR related fields.
Fine Arts is a related field right? BFA work here?
I would totally move for this job but then I might spasm and fall into the nerd pit, for real this time, never to return. As it stands, I am an in the closet geek and have not yet come to terms with my hidden love for all things fantasy.
I am young and there is time. I will work, in some capacity, for Paizo one day. Good luck to all you applicants!
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I have a degree in chemistry.
Bruce Cordell has degree in biochemistry.
Jason's degree is in architecture.
The job description doesn't require you to have a degree in *English.*
Having a degree means you are able to commit to a course of study (no matter how meandering your interests were before you got there).
Other than Judy, there may not be any English majors at Paizo. History, journalism, literature, sure, but English... nah. :)
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I have a degree in chemistry.
Bruce Cordell has degree in biochemistry.
Jason's degree is in architecture.The job description doesn't require you to have a degree in *English.*
Having a degree means you are able to commit to a course of study (no matter how meandering your interests were before you got there).
Other than Judy, there may not be any English majors at Paizo. History, journalism, literature, sure, but English... nah. :)
I have to say, my first thought on reading the description as it stands was that Astrophysics was about as unrelated to English as it gets, and would probably get my application canned before all of my other shortcomings got my application canned.
There is a small chance that you might put a good candidate off applying with the current wording.
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Director of Brand Strategy
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Fine Arts is a related field right? BFA work here?
I have a BFA in film and television production, so I think so.
In the end, I don't think the powers that be will turn down an otherwise perfect candidate because they have a piece of paper from an institute of higher learning that says they know something other than English. There's nothing to lose in applying, in any case, even if you meet none of the job requirements.
It's just a little disheartening thinking about possibilities missed due to not taking a class that I have very little need for.
Not to undermine the importance that I place on having an English degree, but we're also happy to consider applicants with educations in related fields. We have developers with degrees in history and film rather then English, after all. That being said, they have their jobs here largely because we knew and were impressed by their work and offered them jobs based on that.
Potential applicants should remember two things when considering this position.
First, that we are a small company that often requires employees to wear several hats. No one here does just their job all the time, and employees who can pinch hit as not just developers, but also as designers, writers, and (especially) editors are more valuable to me than someone who can only be trusted to do one thing.
Second, we are first and foremost a publishing company. Although we're a weird one and there's definitely a strange glamor and amount of fun that goes into making RPGs, we have a demanding schedule that includes dozens of varied and often unpredictable projects required to maintain regular (often monthly) release dates. Beyond showing me a project they had a hand in creating, the easiest way for someone to prove to me that they're committed to making books is to show me four years of education related to writing, editing, journalism, literary criticism, or the like. Applicants without a body of work to be considered or an education that shows their seriousness about a career in publishing will have greater difficulty convincing me that they're an appropriate fit for this position. It's not impossible, but I need super heroes on my team and need to make hiring decisions based on proofs of passion, not just promises of passion.
And a bonus third thing, this is a daunting job, but an incredible one with great potential for creative influence and advancement. Knowledge of Golarion, a passion for gaming, and a demonstrable love of creating books weigh heavily in my considerations. This is not to say that applicants just out of college or without a vast body of published works need not apply. This position will include a significant amount of training in doing things the "Paizo Way," so, if you think you're qualified, don't let a lack of cover credits deter your application.
Thanks to everyone who's already sent in resumes and I look forward to seeing more!
Sadly, I meet all the prerequisites for the Pathfinder Developer prestige class save one: I lack the required ranks in Knowledge (Local) or Knowledge (Geography)-Washington. I don't suppose Paizo would be willing to assist with relocation costs?
I do have the BA in English, and some practical experience in proofreading done through the career center at my local state university. Just in case you were wondering...
I have a degree in chemistry.
*fist in the air*
Hard science nerds unite!
Other than Judy, there may not be any English majors at Paizo. History, journalism, literature, sure, but English... nah. :)
Come now. It might be all wild children and lost boys down on the designer side, but Erik, James, Sutter, Chris, Judy, and I all have at least one English degree or certificate (and, in several cases, more than one).
Its a bit off topic but please let the community know of any opportunities for freelancers. :)
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Might be interesting to match the number of spelling and grammar errors in written copy to those degrees in the department.
Certain facts are growing more and more clear by the moment. ;)
One of the many reasons Paizo isn't likely to open an office in that side of the pond anytime soon. Get your fellow Brits to drop the Angicisms and maybe we'll talk.
Its a bit off topic but please let the community know of any opportunities for freelancers. :)
Paizo continues its largely closed freelance policy and likely will until a time in the nebulous future that we have all of our product lines ahead of schedule and have staff members with time available to manage open submissions.
That being said, we keenly watch Kobold Quarterly, Wayfinder, Pathfinder Society Open Calls, those few third-party Pathfinder products we get copies of, and - especially - RPG Superstar for new talent. If you want to get your foot in the door here now, cutting your teeth in any of the aforementioned places would be a wise first step to landing a paying freelance gig.
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One of the many reasons Paizo isn't likely to open an office in that side of the pond anytime soon. Get your fellow Brits to drop the Angicisms and maybe we'll talk.Might be interesting to match the number of spelling and grammar errors in written copy to those degrees in the department.
Certain facts are growing more and more clear by the moment. ;)
"Angicisms" we are happy to drop, but given it's the English language I think the issue is with Amercanisms ;)
(That's what you get for being a proofreader with an English degree)
Do we get bonus points if we spot errors in the job description itself?
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