Smashing Ideas Named Seattle Met’s 2013 Best Places to Work in Seattle

We are one of the best companies to work for, literally. The Seattle Met says so themselves (see proof here).

We’re honored to be a part of this list. But how did we get on the list? Well, we think that would be best answered by the main reason we made the list, our smashing people. Here’s what they had to say when asked, “Why is SI a great place to work?”

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Androids Making Androids on an Asus

I recently participated in a 48 hour game jam called Ludum Dare 23, where I was challenged to develop a game within 48 hours. Going into this I knew I wanted to make an Android game and wanted to use nothing but an Android tablet to do it. Burning Platform on Android Asus Transformer

There’s a perception that to do real work there is no escape from using a traditional computer. This is where the diversity of the Android ecosystem shows its beauty. With just one tablet at my disposal I created a game in its entirety called “Burning Platform,” available now on Google Play.

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A Smashing Community Professional

All sparkly and new, our own Antonio Holguin received his official Adobe Community Professional badge. What’s that about? Adobe selects those who best exemplify the program fundamentals of product proficiency, enthusiasm, and professionalism.

Adobe Community Professional

Congrats Antonio, keep up it up!

We’re Hiring!

In case you missed it, Smashing Ideas is hiring — big time. We’re looking for an Associate Producer, Mid-Level Designer, Mid-Level Developer and a Mid-Level iPhone Developer (all for our Seattle office, located downtown just a stone’s throw from Pike Place Market). So if you or someone you know is both talented and interested, get in touch at signmeup(at)smashingideas(dot)com or move a few pages over and get the full details.