About Us

We are a new and ambitious gaming studio, founded in 2014, as a strategic choice in setting up a creative, and diverse centre of game development in Auckland, New Zealand. We pride ourselves on creativity, fun and freedom of ideas.

We work hard but have fun while we do it! Our teams are full of passionate people who love what they do and the diversity of our teams adds to the uniqueness of our company culture which thrives on collaboration, creativity and freedom of ideas.

Working With Us

At Outerdawn, we celebrate imagination and innovation, and aim to create an open company culture in which talented people are fully supported to work, play and thrive. Our goal is to create games that truly matter and generate positive impact in multiple markets worldwide.  At Outerdawn, we celebrate imagination and innovation, and aim to create an open company culture in which talented people are fully supported to work, play and thrive. Our goal is to create games that truly matter and generate positive impact in multiple markets worldwide.

Life at Outerdawn

Work Hard, Play Hard

We believe that hard work pays off, especially when inspired.  We know and understand the value of working hard in order to get results and having the mind-set of creating games that will compete and be successful on an international level.  Our play, both real and virtual, gives us the inspiration for the games we create.  Our philosophy is if our employees are having fun and love what they do they will become more dedicated to creating games that people will love and continue to play.

OPEN POSITIONS

QA Tester (Mid or Junior Level)

Auckland, New Zealand

Are you detail-oriented with a knack for finding bugs and optimizing gameplay experiences? We’re looking for a QA Tester to ensure that Grimguard is polished, smooth, and bug-free. In this role, you’ll test gameplay, report bugs, and work closely with the development team to maintain quality and consistency.

UI/UX Designer

Auckland, New Zealand

Are you passionate about creating intuitive, beautiful, and user-centered designs? We’re looking for a UI/UX Designer to join our team and help shape the visual and interactive experience of Grimguard. In this role, you’ll work closely with our art, design, and development teams to craft interfaces that are as engaging as they are functional, guiding players through an immersive game world.

Data Analyst (Game Economy Focus)

Auckland, New Zealand

We’re seeking a Data Analyst with a passion for game economies to join our team! You’ll play a critical role in analyzing player behavior, balancing our in-game economy, and providing insights that drive the evolution of Grimguard. Your work will be central to creating a rewarding and sustainable player experience.

Community Manager

Auckland, New Zealand

We’re looking for a Community Manager to be the voice and heartbeat of Grimguard! As our Community Manager, you’ll build, grow, and engage our player community, driving meaningful conversations and ensuring players feel heard, valued, and connected. You’ll collaborate with our marketing and development teams to represent the player voice within the studio.

2D Generalist

Auckland, New Zealand

We’re looking for a versatile 2D Generalist with skills in illustration, concept art, and animation to join our art team. You’ll create a variety of assets for Grimguard, from character designs to environmental art, bringing our game world to life with a cohesive and captivating style.

Senior Game Designer

Auckland, New Zealand

This is a full-time, on-site role in Auckland for a Senior Game Designer. The Senior Game Designer will be responsible for contributing to the day-to-day creation and development of games. They will create and implement game design systems and mechanics for our mobile games, as well as level design and game development.

Senior Unity Developer

Auckland, New Zealand

Outerdawn is seeking an experienced Senior Unity Developer to join our growing team of developers on some very exciting up and coming games! We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Unity Developer to join our team of engineers to work on some of our current titles.