Remote and hybrid work are supported per discipline. The policy is designed to protect deep work, time-zone boundaries, inclusive participation, and release coverage without forcing hidden overtime.
Discipline Modes#
| Discipline | Default mode | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Remote-first hybrid | Lab hardware and platform kits scheduled by booking window |
| Design | Remote-first hybrid | Playtest days can be in-studio or distributed |
| Art and animation | Hybrid | Capture review and device color checks booked in advance |
| Mocap and VO | On-site by session | Travel, recovery, and safety windows are scheduled |
| QA and certification | Hybrid | Device-lab coverage rotates; overnight runs are automated where possible |
| Support and live ops | Remote-first with on-call | On-call is explicit, compensated, and separate from sprint work |
Time-Zone Respect#
Meetings are constrained to documented overlap windows. No discipline can use a standing meeting that repeatedly lands outside a contributor's local workday without explicit written exception and rotation. Async-first updates are the default for status, design review, decision logs, and feedback requests.
Async Operating Rules#
- Decisions are recorded in writing.
- Meetings have agenda, owner, expected outcome, and notes.
- Review requests include deadline, artifact link, decision needed, and fallback if nobody responds.
- Production cannot treat delayed async response outside local work hours as a performance issue.
Equipment And Ergonomics#
Remote staff receive equipment, secure access, ergonomic support, and device booking parity with in-office staff. Accessibility accommodations apply equally to remote and hybrid work.