What's with the name?

Way before Harley Howe and Patrick Wilkinson formed Cat Daddy Games 20 years ago, a much younger Harley was exposed to the perils of falling trees at a family-owned timber company. In those days, it wasn't uncommon for a cut tree to get stuck on other trees as it crashed towards the ground. Harley learned that the only way to get these trees all the way down was with a "cat daddy," a man who literally climbed up stuck trees, chopped off the limbs, and then rushed down the tree as it plummeted towards the earth. The longer Harley spent with these guys, the more he realized that cat daddys were almost solely responsible for all the random acts of brilliant stupidity happening out in the woods.

And so ...

Cat daddys left quite the impression on Harley, so when Pat and Harley started their company, it seemed fitting that Cat Daddy Games be the name. They were going against convention and playing it loose, creating adventurous games on a variety of emerging platforms without a safety net. Like a way geekier version of real cat daddys.

Pat and Harley's relationship grew and grew with multiple successful PC titles released and in 2003 they were purchased by Take-Two Interactive. With this they moved into console and delivered the Carnival Games franchise. As the industry changes so does their focus. They are now currently plugging away on mobile and VR games with some nice upcoming titles soon to be released.

Industry: Computer Games
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Cat Daddy Games

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Cat Daddy Games is more than just a mobile video game company; we are a passionate and close-knit family of creators. Based in Kirkland, Washington, we combine our innovative spirit with the support and expertise of Take-Two Interactive to push the boundaries of what's possible in the gaming industry. With our focus on live service projects like WWE SuperCard and NBA 2K Mobile, we constantly strive to deliver engaging and unforgettable moments for our players.

**What We Need**

Cat Daddy is seeking a Game Designer to join our team of artists, engineers, and product managers to collaborate on game feature designs and monetization strategies for free-to-play mobile games. The ideal candidate has shipped multiple F2P mobile games in a design role, from concept to live operations.

This is an in-office position, located in Kirkland, WA.

**What You Will Do**

- Design new gameplay experiences including time-limited events, alternative game modes, and mini-games that add variety and excitement to the core game loop.

- Pitch and prototype creative concepts that align with player motivations, game themes, and business goals.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance fun, difficulty, and monetization across your designs.

- Build and maintain clear documentation, wireframes, and specs to communicate design intent.

- Analyze player feedback and data to refine designs and identify opportunities for future content.

- Stay on top of mobile game trends and competitor features to ensure our game remains fresh and competitive.

**Who We Think Will Be An Excellent Fit**

- 5+ years of game design experience, with a focus on free-to-play mobile games. Experience designing card-collecting, card-battling, and/or deck-building games is a plus!

- Bachelor's degree in a related field, and/or comparable, relevant work experience.

- Expert-level understanding of the mobile game landscape from a game design perspective, including game economies, data analysis, and back-end environments.

- World-class communication skills, with proven ability to produce effective design documentation

- A great teammate who can collaborate with engineers and artists on game development.

At Cat Daddy, we believe diversity of experience is fundamental to creating accessible and fun gaming experiences for *all* of our players. We encourage everyone to consider being a part of our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

By clicking on this link, you consent to the processing of your personal information by 2K Games, Inc. and its affiliate Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. in accordance with the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants (the “Privacy Notice”), available at https://www.2k.com/applicantprivacypolicy/. The Notice provides information about how we use your data and how you can exercise your right of access, rectification or deletion. If you need more information, please contact the Privacy Contact identified in the Notice.

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The pay range for this position in Washington at the start of employment is expected to be between $78,900 and $116,760 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

Game Designer

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Industry: Technology, Information and Media
Company Size: 11-50 employees

TalentAlly

**For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.**

**Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.**

**If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!**

**Job Summary**

The **Director of Marketing ** will create detailed promotional and advertising plan identifying targeted demographic for each individual show. This position will develop new strategies for existing events by analyzing statistics regarding market development; acquiring and analyzing data; consulting with internal and external sources. The Director Marketing will oversee the marketing department including progress and performance to ensure assigned work is completed correctly and on deadlines.

**Essential Functions**

- Create detailed promotional and advertising plan identifying targeted demographic for each individual show. Strategize and research new marketing trends and practices to apply to AEG Presents shows, events, festivals and tours. Monitor the purchase of flight plans, promotions for different locations, and partner with public relations team to strategize.

- Oversee the marketing department including progress and performance to ensure assigned work is completed correctly and on deadlines. Provide mentorship and guidance to develop marketing staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities. Manage marketing workflow by completing marketing department operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

- Work closely with supervisor to determine department budgets and negotiate with artist management. Provide short- and long-term market forecasts and reports by directing market research collection, analysis, and interpretation of market data.

- Develop new strategies for existing events by analyzing statistics regarding market development; acquiring and analyzing data; consulting with internal and external sources.

- Create ad plan for tours, festivals and one off shows. Responsible for the creation of press releases, securing promotion, overseeing the creation of advertising materials and executing plan. Approve radio spots, order festival art, posters, and banners with official graphics, write and produce festival videos, coordinate with legal on sensitive material and vendor contracts.

- Maintain marketing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Maintain marketing staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Supervise and delegate the work of marketing staff. Guide, mentor and assist other employees.

- Collaborate with booking team to create unique pitches to entice artists to work AEG Presents. Brainstorm to develop new techniques for promotions and interactions with artists.

- Coordinate with PR agencies and record labels to send out press releases and manage day of show press lists. Coordinate press interviews, secure artist availability for promotions and artist availability.

- Identify short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; provide information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommend options and courses of action; and implement directives.

- Build and cultivate relationships artists and artist management by attending live events, networking lunches, meetings. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

- Follow up with media outlets and artist management on additional marketing opportunities to increase ticket sales. Liaison with media, venues, vendors, label and artists management

- Organize and submit ticket holds for promotions, media and artist management to ticketing department. May be responsible for distribution of daily ticket counts.

**Required Qualifications**

- BA/BS Degree (4-year) Marketing/ Business Communications, PR Preferred

- 8-10 years Of related work experience

- Experience working with and creating budgets

- Experience working as a promoter a plus

- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel and Photoshop

- Knowledge of brand identity, advertising, digital marketing and social media strategy and best practices

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to create and foster relationships

- Knowledge of media buying, negotiating and documenting agreements

- Knowledge of the music industry and artist demographics

- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

- Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills

**Payscale: **$90,373.00 - $106,000.00

**Bonus: **~~This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.~~

**Benefits: **~~**Full-time: **We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.~~

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

**Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.**

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Director Marketing- Pacific Northwest

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