in the popular battletech franchise . mechwarrior online is a premium free 2 play title that utilizes the battletech universe to deliver a battlemech combat simulator with a heavy emphasis on tactical strategies . by placing the player in a first person view of a battlemech pilot mechwarrior online provides a whole new level of immersion into the game space . adhering to the key design pillars of mech warfare information warfare role warfare and community warfare mechwarrior online adds several new layers of gameplay and tactical team planning to the franchise . this along with the massive amount of customization available to the player base allows piranha games inc. to not only return the mechwarrior ip to the forefront of gaming but to do so with a level of depth and ever expanding content that was previously never possible . starting as a project of passion for the mechwarrior franchise russ bullock president and bryan ekman creative director of piranha games inc. began a serious investigation into the ip s availability for licensing . working with jordan weisman of then smith & tinker and one of the original creators of the battletech universe piranha games inc. was able to secure the pc and console license . in mid 2009 piranha games inc. released a trailer for mechwarrior targeted for a pc console release . this trailer generated a huge amount of buzz in not only the gaming community but the game industry as well . even though the trailer generated this much interest in the title finding a publisher proved to be problematic due to licensing constraints from the ip owner . while disheartening this allowed piranha games inc. to explore the notion of bringing the title to the relatively new and successful free 2 play business model . today mechwarrior online is a very successful online multiplayer title with a large dedicated following and is headed into future with more features and content being delivered every month . company about us one of the industry s oldest independent developers piranha games is fast becoming a much bigger fish in the free to play game marketplace . we are alive and thriving in the pond because we re strong on talent management and the alliances we have made with industry leaders . our core competencies lay in excellence through passion creativity and humility . founded in 2000 we started out as an independent developer with extensive multi platform and multiplayer experience making fps action games for big name franchises . with aaa licensed titles such as need for speed undercover and duke nukem forever we took a shift in direction towards the growing free to play market with mechwarrior online . we have a strong vision and dedication to the product we make . and our talented team contributed as the key component to our success . looking ahead we are committed as ever to be one of the best free to play development studios in the world . meet the management team russ bullock founder & president russ has served as the president of piranha games inc. for the past thirteen years . under his guidance piranha games has become one of the oldest independent game developers in the world . most recently russ was able to license the extremely popular mechwarrior ip to allow the development of mechwarrior online at pgi . follow russ bullock bryan ekman founder & creative director as creative director bryan provides the design and artistic vision for all of piranha games s productions . his passion for game design and development is reflected in piranha s hit product mechwarrior online . throughout his career spanning 15 years bryan has always strived to be a leader challenging industry standards and breaking away from traditional mind sets . follow bryanekman chris pauwels chief operations officer serving as piranha games s chief operating officer chris core responsibilities include corporate profitability and growth recruitment employee development and studio strategic management . chris greatest strength is his ability to connect with people . he is a self motivator with strong negotiation problem solving and creative skills . follow chris pauwels careers general application if you do not see an opening with the position you are looking for please feel free to apply through this general application and we will be sure to check it out when an appropriate position opens up . what we look for first and foremost piranha games inc values a passion for the craft and a strong commitment to personal development the team and the game . we strive to offer our staff comprehensive compensation and benefit plans a fun work environment in which employee input is encouraged and strong respectful leadership at all levels . successful candidate must haves an obsession with playing a variety of video games with particular interest in mechwarrior or similar . a passion and skill for game development . a willingness and desire to contribute ideas to make a game great . post secondary education in a relevant field of study or equivalent professional experience . excellent communication and collaboration skills . desire and drive to become part of a team long term and grow with a company . internships applicants must be enrolled in a relevant post secondary program . internship must be for school credit . documentation required apply online back careers join the team at piranha we are devoted to bring in the best talent to be part of our team . we are passionate in game diverse in background and fun in personality . in order to hire the best we look further than just your qualifications . it is also the positive attitude and desire to make great games that allow for a fit with our team . studio culture despite the rapid growth over the past few years we maintain to be a boutique studio at a unique location . at piranha you are not just an individual you are part of the family . our fierce name symbolizes our commitment to our games . but our people are what make us strong . there is a genuine sense of support collaboration and respect toward each other . we are proud of who we are and also of our products . working in vancouver located on the west coast of canada vancouver has consistently been regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world . aside from being the proud olympic city for the 2010 winter games you can find diversity in just about everything here . summer is at its best with an easy stroll along the seawall followed by an ethnic dinner somewhere nearby . in the winter time people get to enjoy the world class ski resorts within an hour drive from downtown . all of these and so much more this lively city can offer . why work at pgi we have a great team of people who know to work hard and play hard . conveniently located at gastown we are just steps away from public transit stadium skytrain station a variety of restaurants shopping and entertainment events venues . to encourage communication and collaboration amongst our talents we have a truly open floor concept that encourages people to think outside the box literally . around the kitchen area you will find a variety of fresh fruit bagels veggies snacks and beverages all complimentary to our staff . aside from various social events we also have a dedicated game hour every day as an informal way of team building . available positions here is a list of our current openings for a chance to work with our extraordinary people . contact find us piranha games 2065 88 w. pender street vancouver bc v6b 6n9canada 49.27980 n 123.10739 w general inquiries general piranhagames.com copyright 2014 piranha games inc. all rights reserved .