Live and work in San Rafael
Ascendant Studios is located San Rafael, just north of San Francisco. San Rafael is rich with culture and personality, offering a diverse selection of parks, restaurants, coffee shops, and local businesses, all within walking distance of the studio.
We are a short 30 minutes from San Francisco and Oakland for those seeking the excitement of the city, and even closer to nature (including Muir Woods, Mt. Tamalpais, and Point Reyes National Seashore) and Sonoma Wine Country. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll find it here.
Ascendant offers its employees a number of competative perks and benefits, including:
* Several options for Medical, Vision, Dental for employees and their dependents
* Life and Disability insurance
* 401(K) with company matching
* Dog-friendly office
* Free parking
* Paid holidays
* Conference passes for professional growth
* Free snacks and drinks
* Catered meals three times a week
Our Values
COLLABORATION
Our game is our own. Everyone’s contributions are expected and vital.
FLEXIBILITY
We iterate often so we can move past failure quickly. We’re not afraid of new ideas.
PASSION
If we’re having fun making it, we know players will have fun playing it.
BALANCE
Life isn’t all about work. We believe that rested, inspired developers make better games.
We’re a friendly and hard-working team
AJ Nelson
Alyssa Lutz
Anton Makarau
Bill Evans
Bret Robbins
Chris Herrin
Chris Rapp
Chris Thomas
Christopher Bonura
Clemence Maurer
Dan Super
Darya Makarava
Dave Bogan
Dion Burgoyne
Doran Williams
Jacob Palmer
Jason A. Warnke
Jason Howard
Jefferson Smith
Jim Ingraham
Joe Hall
Jonathan Theiss
Julia Lichtblau
Karen Petersen
Lorien Ferris
Mario Di Pesa
Mark Maratea
Michael Kirkbride
Mike Fudge
Mike Vallejo
Morgan Dudra
Nate Canney
Noah Zilberberg
Peter Turner
Richard Heath
Robert Land
Rose Willard
Ryan Rassmussen
Sanjay Chand
Shawn Lucas
Stephanie Morgan
Steve Devaney
Sunny Palmer
Tedo Pranowo
Tyler Sparks
