Co-Founder (Bakersfield)
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
Passion for pixel art, indie games, and creative tech tools strongly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
Passion for pixel art, indie games, and creative tech tools strongly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
Passion for pixel art, indie games, and creative tech tools strongly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$70K - $80K/yr
You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and channels were part of a single living ecosystem. You're comfortable being a visible voice for the ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$70K - $80K/yr
You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and channels were part of a single living ecosystem. You're comfortable being a visible voice for the ...
$70K - $80K/yr
You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and channels were part of a single living ecosystem. You're comfortable being a visible voice for the ...
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$70K - $80K/yr
You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and channels were part of a single living ecosystem. You're comfortable being a visible voice for the ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
AAA and indie studios, mobile game developers, publishers, platform holders, game engine providers, middleware and tools companies, and live-service operators, with a regional focus on the North ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
AAA and indie studios, mobile game developers, publishers, platform holders, game engine providers, middleware and tools companies, and live-service operators, with a regional focus on the North ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
... small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility. You're excited about the ... games.
San Francisco, CA · On-site
... small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility. You're excited about the ... games.
San Francisco, CA · On-site
... small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility. You're excited about the ... games.
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
... small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility. You're excited about the ... games.
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$150K - $190K/yr
Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games. Description * Full-time job with benefits. * Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. * Office is located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$150K - $190K/yr
Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games. Description * Full-time job with benefits. * Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. * Office is located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro ...
$150K - $190K/yr
Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games. Description * Full-time job with benefits. * Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. * Office is located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro ...
$150K - $190K/yr
Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games. Description * Full-time job with benefits. * Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. * Office is located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro ...
$150K - $190K/yr
Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games. Description Full-time job with benefits. Role is on‐site in Santa Monica, CA. Office located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro and ...
$150K - $190K/yr
Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games. Description Full-time job with benefits. Role is on‐site in Santa Monica, CA. Office located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro and ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$150K - $190K/yr
Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games. Description Full-time job with benefits. Role is on‐site in Santa Monica, CA. Office located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro and ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$150K - $190K/yr
Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games. Description Full-time job with benefits. Role is on‐site in Santa Monica, CA. Office located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro and ...
tl;dr: We're building a 3D first-person adventure game where an AI companion is the core of the ... small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility. We also believe in the ...
tl;dr: We're building a 3D first-person adventure game where an AI companion is the core of the ... small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility. We also believe in the ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$167K/yr
Play and deeply analyze casual games across genres, Match-3, Time Management, Simulation, Indie, Cozy, Narrative on an ongoing basis. * Develop a strong mental model of TapBlaze's player base: who ...
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$167K/yr
Play and deeply analyze casual games across genres, Match-3, Time Management, Simulation, Indie, Cozy, Narrative on an ongoing basis. * Develop a strong mental model of TapBlaze's player base: who ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$167K/yr
Play and deeply analyze casual games across genres, Match-3, Time Management, Simulation, Indie, Cozy, Narrative on an ongoing basis. * Develop a strong mental model of TapBlaze's player base: who ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$167K/yr
Play and deeply analyze casual games across genres, Match-3, Time Management, Simulation, Indie, Cozy, Narrative on an ongoing basis. * Develop a strong mental model of TapBlaze's player base: who ...
... fueled Indie scene. If you're looking to jumpstart a career in game journalism, mxdwn Games is a great place to begin. If interested, email your resume and a writing sample as well as a short ...
... fueled Indie scene. If you're looking to jumpstart a career in game journalism, mxdwn Games is a great place to begin. If interested, email your resume and a writing sample as well as a short ...
... fueled Indie scene. If you're looking to jumpstart a career in game journalism, mxdwn Games is a great place to begin. If interested, email your resume and a writing sample as well as a short ...
... fueled Indie scene. If you're looking to jumpstart a career in game journalism, mxdwn Games is a great place to begin. If interested, email your resume and a writing sample as well as a short ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$120K - $159K/yr
... games, even as indie or side projects. • Eagerness to share rough prototypes and in-progress builds. • A love for games in general. You're well-versed in everything from modern indie and AAA hits ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$120K - $159K/yr
... games, even as indie or side projects. • Eagerness to share rough prototypes and in-progress builds. • A love for games in general. You're well-versed in everything from modern indie and AAA hits ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$140K - $147K/yr
We're a venture-backed indie studio working on a surreal card game set inside your own dreaming mind. We aim for the project to combine the soul of a stellar indie title with the strategic depth and ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$140K - $147K/yr
We're a venture-backed indie studio working on a surreal card game set inside your own dreaming mind. We aim for the project to combine the soul of a stellar indie title with the strategic depth and ...
Culver City, CA · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in leading integrated marketing campaigns, including AAA, mobile, indie, and GaaS titles. You are comfortable translating audience insights and game ...
Culver City, CA · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in leading integrated marketing campaigns, including AAA, mobile, indie, and GaaS titles. You are comfortable translating audience insights and game ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
AAA and indie studios, mobile game developers, publishers, platform holders, game engine providers, middleware and tools companies, and live-service operators, with a regional focus on the North ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
AAA and indie studios, mobile game developers, publishers, platform holders, game engine providers, middleware and tools companies, and live-service operators, with a regional focus on the North ...
AAA and indie studios, mobile game developers, publishers, platform holders, game engine providers, middleware and tools companies, and live-service operators, with a regional focus on the North ...
AAA and indie studios, mobile game developers, publishers, platform holders, game engine providers, middleware and tools companies, and live-service operators, with a regional focus on the North ...
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Co-Founder (Marketing & Operations)
Location: Bakersfield, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation: Equity-based only — starting at 20% equity, subject to vesting and performance milestones.
Aliasing.Pro is seeking a co-founder to lead the business and marketing side of the project. This is a part-time hybrid role with flexible hours and the potential to grow into a full-time leadership position following the Kickstarter launch. The Co-Founder will take charge of marketing strategy, SEO, partnerships, and overall business development, helping transform Aliasing.Pro from a working MVP into a thriving platform and community.
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