EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

5 Months ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

RocketWerkz, founded by DayZ creator Dean Hall, seeks passionate game developers for various roles. They offer flexible working conditions and support for relocation. Must-have skills include teamwork, continuous improvement, problem-solving, and game development passion.
Must have:
  • Teamwork Passion
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Problem-Solving Mindset
  • Game Development
Good to have:
  • 3D Art Skills
  • Unreal Engine
  • Audio Engineering
  • Narrative Design
Perks:
  • Flexible Working
  • Relocation Support

Job Details

Job description

RocketWerkz is an ambitious studio based on Auckland’s waterfront (but with flexible and remote working). Founded by Dean Hall, creator of hit survival game DayZ, we are independently-run but have the backing of one of the world's largest games companies. Our two major games currently out on Steam are Icarus and Stationeers, with multiple other projects on the go.


Although we are not immediately hiring for certain roles at the moment, we are always on the look-out for great talents to join our team. We are interested in looking at your CV and portfolios for when we expand our team in future.
If you are interested in the following roles with us please express your interest by clicking apply.

  • Game programmer
  • 3D Artist 
  • 3D Animator
  • Technical Artist
  • Unreal Engine Developer
  • Game Audio Engineer
  • Game Producer
  • Narrative Designer

Job requirements

We are looking for people passionate about what we do and who wants to be part of creating new experiences for our gaming community.

What we look for in our ideal candidate:

  • Loves working as part of a team

  • Eye for continuous improvement

  • Confident in participating in discussion

  • Solutions-focused mindset

  • And of course, the love for games!

What to include in your expression of interest:

  • Cover Letter - Tell us about yourself, what role and what excites you about RocketWerkz.

  • Portfolio - Show us your talent and the projects you’ve worked on.

We highly value diversity, regardless of disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or any other aspects of your culture or identity you have an important role to play in our team.


Our roles are generally full-time, permanent, and based in Auckland with flexible working conditions. Assistance is provided for relocation & support for obtaining a visa.

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