People Experience Specialist

SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. Our projects include working as a co-developer on Halo Infinite, projects in the Minecraft Universe, supporting the development of Magic: The Gathering Arena, and more. As one of Vancouver’s fastest-growing game studios, since our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a group of 8 people developing independent projects to a team of over 200+ engineers, artists, designers, producers, and more.

Are you a culture champion looking to bring your passion for people to a new environment? Do you identify creative opportunities to celebrate culture and turn them into successful events? Are you communicative, service oriented, and meticulous in your planning?

SkyBox Labs is looking for a People Experience Specialist, who loves communication and community, to help champion our culture and cultivate more shared experiences.

Reporting into the People and Culture team, this role will also work closely with Marketing for communication related projects.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support studio culture through planning and running in-person and virtual events, from small scale weekly Fri-Yay afternoons to studio-wide BBQs and Christmas parties
- Assist in the creation, promotion, and distribution of internal communication through videos, internal newsletters, and mail-outs
- Participate in content creation for both internal and external communication channels and social media
- Collaborate with the Social Committee to generate and execute on innovative ideas for social engagement within the studio
- Be an active and inclusive member of SkyBox's Operations team and work collaboratively with People and Culture, Talent Acquisition, Marketing, Facilities, and our game teams

**Qualifications**:

- 3+ years in project and event management with proven experience as a detail-oriented planner and has organized/executed on successful events (big and small)
- Communication expertise - you are a communication aficionado, who understands internal and external communication and marketing strategies
- A customer service mindset - you know how to create a true experience for others, and are always looking for ways to wow those around them
- Tech savvy - experience and comfort navigating through a variety of technologies and tools for event planning and content creation such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premier; After Effects), Canva,, MS Office Suite, and more
- Administrative and coordination skills - including strong multitasking, prioritization, and not afraid to get your hands dirty
- Nice-to-have:_
- Experience with content creation and social media marketing
- Skills in copywriting or creative writing
- A driver’s license and personal vehicle
- A passion for games
- This is primarily an on-site position working from our studio in Burnaby, BC.**A Culture of Empowerment, Collaboration and Personal Growth**

Our studio’s success can be attributed to our culture of empowerment, collaboration and personal growth.

At SkyBox Labs, you can contribute to industry-leading titles, from legendary AAA franchises to independent IP, without compromising on culture. As a rapidly growing independent company, we maintain a ‘small studio’ feel with our flat structure, leading with authenticity, and fostering connection.

We relentlessly support your growth and development. From team building through personal interest groups and clubs to studio-wide knowledge sharing through learning lunches, and more formalized programs like SkyBox U, we support our team every step of the way.

One major thing that we’re proud of is that we’ve been able to grow to the studio that we are today while ultimately cultivating an environment of trust and mutual respect where you can thrive. We value our team members’ diverse backgrounds, hobbies, skills, and interests and we celebrate them This is demonstrated through our broad spectrum of social clubs: Join our soccer team, fitness group, or one of our many D&D groups - you can even start your own

**Work During COVID-19**

SkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.