Cool Calgary Jobs at Game Startup Ph03nix New Media
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Silicon Valley isn’t the only place that has cool startups. Case in point: Ph03nix New Media, makers of the very popular game, Curse of the Pharaoh: Quest for Nefertiti.
Ph03nix New Media real focus is on games to help kids learn. It’s a noble, big mission and the company is taking it head on.
And the company is dedicated to building a kick-ass team with a great work environment. Here’s what they’ve written on their career site:
Help us build the kind of work environment you wish existed! At Ph03nix New Media, your growth and well-being are our # 1 priority. We believe that the physical, emotional, and financial well being of our staff have a direct influence on workplace performance. Why else would we have company-wide volunteering initiatives, or give employees 10% of their time to work on pet projects?
Ph03nix New Media has a number of job openings:
- VP Marketing
- Game Designer / Project Manager
- Intermediate Flash Developer
- Intermediate or Senior Server Developer
You can very quickly get a sense of Ph03nix New Media’s culture and style by reading some of their job postings. Just look at the start of the Vice President of Marketing role:
Does the following statement give you chills up your spine?
“We got a 30% increase in landing page G conversions! Our ARPU shot up by $2!”
If so, we want to talk to you!
We are looking for an energetic VP of Marketing with a quiet obsession with online marketing & split testing.
Although you might not think of Calgary as a hotbed of startup activity, I think you’d be surprised at the opportunities there. And here’s a great example of a young, dynamic company doing some cool stuff and looking for some great people.

