Part-time - (10-15 hours/week, flexible weekdays and occasional weekends)
Company:
Escape Mail - creators of story-driven mystery games delivered by mail
About Us
We're
Escape Mail
-- a small, creative game studio that designs, builds, and ships immersive puzzle adventures to players around the world. We make mystery games you can touch, solve, and share -- and every part of the process, from story to shipping, happens in-house.
We're looking for someone who's curious, creative, and ready to dive into the wild world of small business life -- where every day looks different and you'll experience a lot of variety. For more information about our small business, check us out online here: .
The Role
You'll help keep the gears turning across all areas of our game-making process -- from
production and packaging
to
marketing and creative design
. You'll work closely with co-founder Paul to bring new games to life, get them into players' hands, and keep our growing community happy.
If you like solving problems, learning new tools, and doing work that awakens wonder, this might be the perfect part-time gig.
What You'll Do
Game Production & Fulfillment
Assemble, package, and ship Escape Mail games
Prepare orders through Shopify and OrderDesk
Handle quality control and shipping coordination
Operate our in-house printer and basic production tools when necessary
Creative & Digital Work
Edit and update our Shopify website
Help design marketing emails to 15,000+ subscribers
Capture and edit product photos and short social videos
Maintain an active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram
Contribute ideas to new game designs and storylines
Preference given to someone comfortable using Adobe Creative Suite
Customer, Sales & Events
Attend occasional weekend markets to demo and sell games
Engage with customers on social media
Interact with customers in person with great energy
You'll Learn How To
Produce and distribute physical products at scale
Manage an online store, from end to end
Work with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Shopify, OrderDesk, and Square
Understand the behind-the-scenes of a creative small business
Turn ideas into products people love
You Might Be A Fit If You
Are a creative, hands-on problem solver with a "CAN DO" attitude
Like variety and fast pace -- every day is different here
Enjoy games, puzzles, or storytelling
Have a mix of digital and practical skills (or the drive to learn)
Are organized, curious, and self-directed
Want to be part of a small, passionate team building something unique
Details
Part-time: 10-15 hours/week. Details are flexible, but ideally 3-4 hours/day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between the hours of 9am-5pm.
Location: Home office in Bowness, Calgary
Occasional weekend markets or special events, particularly in November and December.
Compensation based on experience
How to Apply
Send us a quick note and your resume, telling us:
Why this kind of work excites you
What you'd love to learn more about
A favourite game, story, or creative project you've been part of
Email:
paul@theescapemail.com
Website:
theescapemail.com
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $16.26-$22.26 per hour
Expected hours: 10 - 15 per week
Benefits:
Casual dress
Flexible schedule
Store discount
Application question(s):
Why does this kind of work excite you?
What would you love to learn more about?
Tell us a favourite game, story, or creative project you've been part of!
Work Location: In person
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