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Join Null Signal Games

Null Signal Games is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting and expanding the game of Netrunner. From time to time, new positions within the organization become available. If you want to put your unique skills and passion for the game to work, check out the postings below and consider applying!

Please note: these positions are unpaid. You can and should expect to learn and practice new skills, but Null Signal Games is an all-volunteer organization.

As Social Media Manager, it will be your job to interact directly with the community through the Null Signal Games accounts on multiple social media sites both through creating excitement for events as well as responding to comments and questions on those pages. You will be working with the other Social Media Managers as well as the Community Team Lead and other Team Leads to make announcements and share news to the players and people outside of the organization.

Applications will remain open until the role is filled and we will be recruiting 2 Social Media Managers.

Duties

  • Make announcements on behalf of other NSG teams 
  • Publicize blog posts on all our social media
  • Create hype and excitement for NSG events and releases on our social accounts
  • Respond to queries from players and people curious about the game
  • Relay queries and issues to the appropriate NSG team, and relay back the reply
  • Share and amplify positive coverage of Netrunner and NSG
  • Share and amplify noteworthy community events, content, and other endeavors
  • Share and amplify non-Netrunner related news that align with NSG’s ethos and values 
  • Maintain follower engagement and build community by posting other fun/interesting Netrunner-adjacent content (such as the post below)

Must-have skills

  • Excellent written communication skills in English for social media copywriting.
  • Ability to engage with community members of social media in a professional, calm, and constructive manner. 
  • Good judgement, a sense of responsibility, and worthy of being trusted with being the public face of NSG. 
  • Ability to receive delegated access to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, i.e. must have an account of your own to delegate access to (required – must have an account of your own to delegate access to)
  • Conduct all communications in line with the NSG Code of Conduct and in accordance with our ethos and brand image, and moderate comments and responses to our posts to remove any instances of hateful or offensive speech.

Preferred skills

(These skills would be nice, but can be learned in role.)

  • History of participation in the Netrunner community 
  • Technical familiarity with Facebook, Meta Business Suite, Twitter, IG, and Mastodon, in particular their page management, moderation, and scheduling tools (can be learned on the job)
  • Familiarity with basic social media management and digital marketing principles, e.g. how to boost engagement and increase reach, how to understand analytics (can be learned on the job)
  • Knowledge of other languages in addition to English (nice to have, would be a big plus)
  • Note: Be sure to mention your time zone – the ability to cover a time zone our team does not currently cover, or to double-cover our busiest time period, is a plus
  • Familiarity with TikTok (nice to have)
  • Graphic design and video editing skills, e.g. to crop a piece of art for a post or make graphics (like the one in the post below) are a plus

Workload

You will be expected to work between 1 to 5 hours a week depending on activity, with weekly team check-ins to discuss the work. Our team is split across the globe, so some flexibility with time zones is helpful for meetings.

A note on diversity

We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.

NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.

To apply for the role of Social Media Manager, click here.

The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity team is looking for people who can bridge the gap between teams. The EDI team is responsible for ensuring that whoever wants to play Netrunner can play Netrunner. You will achieve this by being in contact with the Community and Marketing teams, advising them and answering questions on accessibility, equality, and diversity issues that come up when new content is created, and in other interactions with players, the community, and other interested parties.

Applications will remain open until the role is filled.

Duties

  • Present recommendations on how the Community team’s messaging across social media and the NSG website can be accessible to as wide a number of people as possible.
  • Review marketing material to ensure legibility and accessible graphic design.
  • Consider ways in which NSG can further serve marginalized communities and boost engagement with demographics that may have additional barriers to entry.
  • Communicate questions and concerns between Community, Marketing and EDI and help us to find solutions to them.
  • There may be opportunities to engage with a wider range of Community and Marketing work outside of specific EDI tasks, depending on your interest and the needs of the teams.

Current/Upcoming Projects

  • EDI are planning to lead a review of the current NetrunnerDB code of conduct and work with the community and webdev teams to establish and implement precedents for moderation. 

Must-have skills

  • A passion for the work that both the EDI team does – making the game more accessible – and the Community and Marketing teams do – helping to grow the community and keeping existing members engaged. You will be expected to understand the nuances around all of these roles, though this will come with experience in the role.
  • Good communication skills and an openness to feedback from the wider community.

Preferred skills

(These skills would be nice, but can be learned in role)

  • An understanding of accessible graphic design.

Workload

There is no minimum time requirement for this role, although you will be expected to keep an awareness of the plans and discussions taking place within the relevant teams. As our team is split across the globe, some flexibility with time zones is helpful for meetings.

A note on diversity

We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.

NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.

To apply for the role of EDI Community and Marketing Liaison, click here.

As a Marketing Graphic Designer you will be the one responsible for making sure that NSG’s marketing material looks incredible and helping to make sure that our graphics use a consistent design language. In this position you will not only be working closely with the other graphic designer on the marketing team and the head of marketing, but also with most other teams in NSG to solve their graphic design needs.

Applications will close once we’ve filled 1 slot.

Duties

  • Create visually appealing and engaging designs for digital marketing materials, including social media graphics, website banners, email templates, infographics, and display ads.
  • Develop brand identity elements, such as logos, icons, and visual guidelines, to maintain a consistent brand image across all platforms.
  • Ensure designs align with brand guidelines and reflect the brand’s tone and messaging.
  • Ensure graphics and messaging comply with our EDI guidelines.

Current/Upcoming Projects

  • Design a series of graphics for another team to be used for community outreach and recruitment purposes.
  • Work with the Marketing team to design ads for the latest set release targeting several social media platforms.
  • Design and produce localised marketing collateral to be distributed at upcoming conventions and events.
  • Design and produce banners advertising regular meetups to be posted at meeting area bulletin boards.
  • Design and produce posters that promote Netrunner at game stores that carry the game.

Must-have skills

  • Please provide a portfolio of graphic design examples for social media and print work.
  • Proven experience in graphic design, preferably in a digital marketing or advertising agency setting.
  • Proficiency in graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and other relevant design tools.
  • Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout composition.
  • Knowledge of digital marketing platforms and channels, including social media, websites, and email marketing.
  • Familiarity with UI/UX design principles and best practices.
  • Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred skills

(These skills would be nice, but can be learned in role)

  • Experience with web design and development, HTML, CSS, and responsive design is a plus.

Workload

As a Marketing Graphic Designer, expect to be actively working with our team a couple hours a week generally, and committing more time during the planning of a marketing campaign. You are encouraged to attend as many team meetings as you are available for, and expected to attend all meetings specific to individual marketing campaigns (up to 2 per year). Our team is split across the globe, so some flexibility with time zones is helpful for meetings.

A note on diversity

We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.

NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.

To apply for the role of Marketing Graphic Designer, complete this form.

Netrunner is a game all about the fantastic community that surrounds it and it will be your job as the Relationship Manager to both maintain current contacts with organisers and content creators but also to seek out new potential partnerships! To help you in your role, you will be working closely with the head of marketing, the entire marketing team, our community team, events team, conventions coordinator, social media manager, and web development team.

Applications will close once we’ve filled 1 slot.

Duties

  • Building relationships: Maintaining and improving relationships with community organisers, publications, and content creators.
  • Identifying opportunities: Identifying opportunities for new potential partnerships and ways to improve how we support the community.
  • Collaborating with teams: Working with marketing, community, OP (organized play), and production and distribution teams to improve content quality and drive community engagement.
  • Developing new strategies and ideas that lead to increased engagement.
  • Onboarding new partners: Ensuring a smooth transition for new partnerships and ensuring they have the support they need (static and motion graphics, photos, videos, preview copies, etc).
  • Educating partners: Informing partners about the upcoming products and community events framed around our Mission and Vision.
  • Content verification: Verify that content produced is aligned with our Mission and Vision.

Current/Upcoming Projects

  • Work with the marketing team to build a framework to organize content creator partnerships.
  • Build a preview pack that can be sent to reviewers and content creators.

Must-have skills

  • Relationship managers should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal skills. They should also be able to manage stress and work effectively in fast-paced environments. 
  • Effective goal-setting skills.
  • Analytical skills to evaluate the effectiveness of partnerships and campaigns
  • Ability to work within varying (sometimes tight) time constraints.

Workload

In this role, expect to be actively working with the marketing team a couple hours a week generally, and committing more time during the planning of a marketing campaign or for analysis after a marketing push. You are encouraged to attend as many team meetings as you are available for, and expected to attend all meetings specific to individual marketing campaigns. Our team is split across the globe, so some flexibility with time zones is helpful for meetings.

A note on diversity

We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.

NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.

To apply for the role of Relationship Manager, complete this form.

In the role of Convention Coordinator, it will be your job to organize the NSG presence at conventions and other events. You will be working closely with the advertising coordinator, as well as Social Media and Community teams to promote events. You will report to the Marketing and Engagement Leads. Beyond members of NSG, you will also have contact with volunteers and community representatives at events in addition to forming relationships with event organizers to ensure the staffing runs smoothly.

Applications will close once we’ve filled 1 slot.

Duties

  • Organize, book, and oversee convention attendance for NSG across the world. Including but not limited to PAX West, PAX East, PAX Aus, PAX Unplugged, Gencon, Spiel Essen, UKGE, and SHUX.
  • Working with community members to support their attendance at smaller conventions.
  • Create an “exhibitor pack” for our attendances.
  • Strategize campaigns alongside the Advertising Coordinator.
  • Arrange and manage staffing at conventions, booking tickets or passes for them, as well as travel and accommodation when relevant.
  • Ensure materials are sent where required prior to the event.
  • Work within a convention budget for the year.

Current/Upcoming Projects

  • Coordinating the production of marketing materials and logistics for booth reservations and merchandise for PAX West, PAX East, PAX Unplugged, PAX Aus, GenCon, GAMA, UKGE, Spiel ESSEN, and any smaller conventions that may occur.

Must-have skills

  • Experience in attending conventions as an exhibitor is preferred.
  • Organizational skills required to be able to manage events across the globe.
  • Communicating with event organizers, staff and volunteers, as well as press attendance at conventions.
  • Ability to delegate responsibility when required, as well as overseeing more directly when needed.

Workload

The workload is variable, with peaks around larger events. The ability to check in on emails regularly is important here, as this is largely a communications role. It is also important to hold meetings when relevant to ensure that staff are well prepared for events, which includes flexibility of timing to suit their needs. Travel to larger conventions would be encouraged although not essential.

As our team is split across the globe, some flexibility with time zones is going to be key to be able to brief and support staff going to conventions, and be available for problem solving if needed.

A note on diversity

Our current team also acknowledges that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than what we currently have on our team.

NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.

To apply for the role of Convention Coordinator, complete this form.

As a Translation Graphic Designer, you will be the one responsible for making sure that translated NSG cards are consistent in their layout with previously-published cards. You will be working very closely with the Translation team to make sure that the work of the translators is accurately represented on cards while still following the established card layout look. Your work will enable the availability of NSG sets in several languages for many people around the world!

Applications will close once we’ve filled 3 slots.

Duties

  • Complete templating and layout of the cards, translating cards both from new sets as well as existing sets.
  • Ensure cards align with established NSG practices and comply with our EDI guidelines.

Current/Upcoming Projects

  • Complete templating of translations of existing sets.
  • Design and layout required materials for the release of our next set.

Must-have skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred skills

(These skills would be nice, but are not essential.)

  • Proven experience in graphic design.
  • Strong understanding of design principles, typography.
  • Proficiency in the graphic design software Affinity Publisher would be a bonus.
  • Ability to speak a language other than English would be helpful.

Workload

As a Translation Graphic Designer, you will be expected to commit around 4-5 hours a week in the weeks before a new set release and you will be checking in consistently with the Translation team to ensure your work is accurate to the translation process. In the periods between set releases, the workload will be considerably lower. Our team is split across the globe, so some flexibility with time zones is helpful for meetings.

A note on diversity

We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.

NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.

To apply for the role of Translation Graphic Designer, please fill out this form.

Can you run the net in multiple languages?

Null Signal Games is committed to ensuring as many people around the world as possible can play Netrunner in the language of their choice. Your work as a translator is essential to making this happen! As a translator, you will work with the other translators for your language to translate upcoming card sets (and older card sets, if they don’t already exist in your language) and the NSG website. You will be joining a motivated team, with a mix of people who have been translating for NSG since the beginning and newer recruits.

Duties

  • Translating card text for upcoming sets using our translation software to translate all the text on a card
  • Proofreading cards before publication by checking the final cards for layout issues, typos, inaccuracies, etc.
  • Translating website text in our ongoing project to translate our website using our translation software

Must-Have Skills

  • Native speaker of the language you will be translating into (usually your mother tongue), with excellent written language skills
  • Excellent English skills, sufficient to grasp the nuances of both rules text and flavor text and to communicate with other NSG members
  • Attention to detail
  • Good IT skills – able to quickly learn how to use new software (translation software)


Preferred Skills

  • Translation experience, especially with board/card/videogames
  • Good time management
  • Deep knowledge of the Netrunner rules and card pool
  • Self-motivated and patient

A note on diversity

Our current team also acknowledges that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than what we currently have on our team.

NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.

This role has no minimum time commitment requirement. To apply, complete this form.

Playtesters are the first people to interact with the new cards that the Design and Development teams create. It will be your job as a playtester to test the new cards as much as possible and offer feedback on the impact new cards have on your games. Both creative deckbuilders and people who just enjoy getting lists from other people and putting them through their paces are encouraged to become playtesters, to ensure that cards are well tested before they are finalised and printed in the newest Netrunner sets! This is not a formal role with Null Signal Games, but you will still communicate with the playtest department to provide your feedback on how the cards feel to play.

Applications will stay open for two weeks.

Duties

  • Playtest upcoming in-production netrunner card sets.
  • Provide feedback on test games and experiences with cards.
  • Keep confidentiality around any unreleased cards.
  • Learn and employ principles for good qualitative feedback.

Current/Upcoming Projects

  • Playtesting for currently unreleased NSG Netrunner sets.

Must-have skills

  • Detail-oriented nature.
  • A good understanding of Netrunner and how it is played (casually or competitively).
  • Ability to compare and judge cards based on existing benchmarks/meta strategies.

Workload

It is expected that playtesters are able to commit a minimum of 2 hours a week on playtesting sets and providing feedback on those games. As it is all online and done in your own time, there is no need to be available for meetings, although the Development team will host meetings occasionally for you to give direct feedback.

To apply to be a Product Playtester, please fill out this form.

We look forward to your applications!