Paradox's stance on remote work

[MiniVera]

Looking through the various jobs posted on the paradox website, I found out about the Tool Programmer position and thought : Damn, I am building a modding tool and studying in game design, I might have a very small chance!

But then I remembered that I just bought a House and started studying again, making any kind of move very difficult in those early years. Feeling a bit bumped down, I remembered a conference I attended that was talking about hoe remote work was "The future of jobs" and how "You cannot stop its advance" which made me wonder; What is Paradox's stance on remote work?

I know programmer and QAs are a big no no, for reasons explained here, but what about artists or community managers?

What about studios that are asking for Paradox to publish their game? Can they manage the whole thing remotely or do they need to go to Sweden for all meetings?

What about you guys? If you were to start a studio, do you agree with this bold claim from "industry veterans" that remote work is the ultimate future of the work experience?

 

[gigau]

There current stance is against remote work, and current recruitment offers clearly state it's for working in Stockholm.

 

[Sanny]

Looking through the various jobs posted on the paradox website, I found out about the Tool Programmer position and thought : Damn, I am building a modding tool and studying in game design, I might have a very small chance!

But then I remembered that I just bought a House and started studying again, making any kind of move very difficult in those early years. Feeling a bit bumped down, I remembered a conference I attended that was talking about hoe remote work was "The future of jobs" and how "You cannot stop its advance" which made me wonder; What is Paradox's stance on remote work?

I know programmer and QAs are a big no no, for reasons explained here, but what about artists or community managers?

What about studios that are asking for Paradox to publish their game? Can they manage the whole thing remotely or do they need to go to Sweden for all meetings?

What about you guys? If you were to start a studio, do you agree with this bold claim from "industry veterans" that remote work is the ultimate future of the work experience?

I assume it's both better for you and the studio to be working physically alongside a team. Just more efficient and easier to gain advice/support and on-the-job training from colleagues.

As for the Published side of things I know that Ruffian Games from Dundee, Scotland were working with Paradox on developing Hollowpoint which has yet to see the light of day, Paradox and Ruffian both ended their partnership due to some unspecified difficulties and creative differences. Again I think it's much harder for them to work with Paradox, than say Colossal Order who are just a ferry trip or short flight away and have made frequent visits to Stockholm.

I do hope Paradox might consider freelancing you for developing some tools though. Build that portfolio up, and don't stop dreaming. Best of luck.

 

[MiniVera]

I assume it's both better for you and the studio to be working physically alongside a team. Just more efficient and easier to gain advice/support and on-the-job training from colleagues.

As for the Published side of things I know that Ruffian Games from Dundee, Scotland were working with Paradox on developing Hollowpoint which has yet to see the light of day, Paradox and Ruffian both ended their partnership due to some unspecified difficulties and creative differences. Again I think it's much harder for them to work with Paradox, than say Colossal Order who are just a ferry trip or short flight away and have made frequent visits to Stockholm.

I do hope Paradox might consider freelancing you for developing some tools though. Build that portfolio up, and don't stop dreaming. Best of luck.

I agree with you, while I like remote work, I can't see myself not being part of a team. Technology help us connect, but there is nothing like the Friday night beer wit the team.

From what I have seen, I think most of paradox's close partners are in Europe. Obsidian and Harebrained are in America, though, but I don't know how close the two companies are, they don.t stream as much as Colossal Order or Eugene.

I do not recommend the Freelancer lifestyle to anyone, but I would be crazy to say no if Paradox did offer me something though

 

[Pile_O_Gunz]

I think this whole "the future is remote work" is overhyped tbh. Maybe if your some journalist writing articles on remote work whilst drinking Costa it sounds feasible.

But most people work better together even as a programmer, it's good to have people to bounce ideas off or to be physically present and in the loop with whatever's going.

 

[Dodge]

I think this whole "the future is remote work" is overhyped tbh. Maybe if your some journalist writing articles on remote work whilst drinking Costa it sounds feasible.

But most people work better together even as a programmer, it's good to have people to bounce ideas off or to be physically present and in the loop with whatever's going.

if remote working becomes a trend the economy will just evolve to match, ie you won't be able to arbitrage Swedish wage with Vietnam cost of living