Rad Magpie's Values Statement
Through our work we…
… Amplify the voices of people who have systematically been excluded by breaking down barriers and eliminating gatekeepers to game development. We promote a sense of community and validity of identity for individuals who, like ourselves, are underrepresented in the industry. We offer opportunities that encourage growth while providing the mentorship needed to succeed, and see failure as an opportunity to learn and grow. In this way, we embrace risk-taking and a sense of audacity in creation.
… Fulfill our mission to support underrepresented creators and radical interactive media, and establish our workplace and the industry as safer space. We make game development more accessible by working directly against the forces of racism and white supremacy, sexism, ableism, ageism, and homophobia.
In our workplace, we value...
... Healthy Communication:
Engaging in brave, open-hearted conversations with kindness and empathy.
Establishing trust based on accountability, respect, and healthy boundary setting.
Asking questions and having the humility and courage to ask for help.
Collaborating fully and genuinely, without ego.
Prioritizing growth-focused communication.
... A Culture of Empowerment:
Establishing “a room of one’s own” and creating intentional space for marginalized people.
Recognizing that everyone enters this world with different levels of privilege, and that privilege must be acknowledged and reckoned with at every opportunity.
Daring to undertake transformative justice while not engaging in “cancel culture.”
Leaning into our widespread network of support and offering this network to those seeking mentors.
Promoting body- and sex-positivity while respecting diverse boundaries and preferences.
... Each Employee’s Life Journey:
Acknowledging every employee’s unique journey and meeting them where they are.
Prioritizing honesty and transparency with employees, constituents, and the public.
Learning and applying our own experiences to our work, as our intuition is valid and welcome.
Respecting each employee’s expertise and quality of work through an equitable pay structure.
Honoring our employees’ time and life off the clock.
... Delivering Exceptional Professional Work:
Producing media representative of the creators behind it.
Documenting processes clearly and continuously improving them.
Finding the fun, especially in the early stages of a project.
Addressing each project’s scope intentionally.
Always meeting or exceeding expectations for quality.