The best way to predict the future
is to invent it
Join us on our journey to bring new worlds, stories, gameplay and characters to a new generation of players.
Our Mission
Spark
The Future
Our mission is to create a new generation of crafted single player experiences, story driven action games, set in unique worlds filled with innovative and compelling gameplay.
Our
Values
Overview
Jar of Sparks was founded to create games we love as players, putting the player experience, gameplay quality and innovation first.
Team
First
Team
First
Above all else, we want to grow responsibly, value our team and the way we work and respect each other to create new experiences.
Create
with Passion
and Joy
Create
with Passion
and Joy
We create games that ignite our passion, inspiring us both as developers and as players.
Innovate
and Grow
Innovate
and Grow
We want to innovate and explore the unknown to truly be ambitious and take focused risk.
Expand
when Proven
Expand
when Proven
We walk before we run; start small, prove out an idea and then expand upon it.
Listen
and Learn
Listen
and Learn
We embrace feedback, learn from each other, and expect all team members to speak their minds respectfully. Our teams should have alignment with our stated goals to deliver the best results to our players.
Jar of Sparks
Game Development Team
Jerry
Hook
Founder Chief Executive Officer
Paul
Crocker
Co-Founder Chief Creative Officer
Greg
Stone
Co-Founder Chief Operating Officer
Kevin
Weinberg
Co-Founder Chief Technology Officer
Steve
Dyck
Co-Founder Gameplay Director
Martin
Deschambault
Art Director
Marla
Yetso
Head of Human Resources
Dan
Chosich
Game Experience Director
Alex
Cutting
Production Director
Bryan
Moss
Technical Art Director
Kate
Johnson
Lead Gameplay Designer
John
Fitzgibbons
Lead Level Designer
Yesenia
Cisneros
Lead Producer
Alexander
Clark
Business Operations Coordinator
Jeff
Simpson
Senior Concept Artist
Kevin
Johnstone
Senior Environment Artist
Richard
Reyes
Senior Character Artist
Nicholas
LaCroix
Senior Gameplay Engineer
Cliff
Mitchell
Senior Gameplay Designer
Steve
Carroll
Senior Environment Artist
Ryan
Roth
Lead Environment Artist
Jeremy
Fones
Senior Animator
Jon
Lietz
Senior Gameplay Engineer
Steve
Chalmers
Gameplay Designer
Josh
Russell
Senior Gameplay Designer
Cody
Carey
Senior Systems Engineer
Aaron
Canary
Principal AI Engineer
Dennis
Porter
Principal Tech Environment Artist
Luke
Steichen
Principal Technical Animator
Ian
Gargle
Senior FX Artist
Brandon
James
Senior Level Designer
James
Melsha
Senior Tools Engineer
Rudy
Pollorena
Level Designer
Marcelo
Muñoz
Senior Animator
Arthur
Griffith
Technical Director
Josh
O'Brien
Senior Level Designer
Bryan
Luren
Senior Lighting Artist
Jacob
Lavender
Senior Gameplay Designer
Anna
Dickinson
Senior Technical Artist (Visual Effects)
Josh
Evans
Senior Surfacing Artist
Scott
Marshall
Lead Animator
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits program to meet your needs.
Health Care
Full Medical coverage, Dental, Vision plans to support you and your family.
Financial
Generous 401K matching allows you to focus on the now, knowing the future is being cared for.
Paid Time Off
Our PTO supports you to help you recharge as you need to continue being awesome and allowing you to leave your work at work.
Paid Parental Leave
Being a part of Jar of Sparks extends to your entire family, with supported parental leave.
Remote or Hybrid Work
We are a fully remote studio, with a local office in Redmond WA. We want you to work your best where you want to work.