Game Designer

Wizards of the Coast; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off to Recharge

Financial Well-being

Life & Family Support

Volunteer and Community Initiatives

Learning & Development

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Wizards of the Coast is seeking a Game Designer to join our studio in Renton, WA. You will work with a cross-disciplinary team to shape flagship sets, review other sets, and iterate at a card level to deliver engaging gameplay across Magic formats.

The role emphasizes curiosity, strong communication, and adaptability as you contribute to multiple formats and products in a fast-paced environment. A passion for Magic and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ yrs of professional game design experience or equivalent professional gaming experience.
• Strong foundation in the multiple Magic TCG formats.
• Play experience and knowledge of multiple Magic play expressions (Paper, MTGO, Arena, etc.).
• Self-motivated curiosity, active listening and creative thinking.
• Positive, energetic, and articulate communication to improve our shared vision.
• Flexible, adaptable approach with a constant thirst for knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve on a team of designers shaping one of our flagship sets.
• Review another set with your unique perspective.
• Iterate at a card-by-card level to deliver the best possible cycle or theme and achieve amazingly fun gameplay.
• Participate in team meetings and discussions by adding constructive, reasoned, provocative insights to the conversation.

Skills

Game design experience

Magic formats knowledge

Play experience and formats

Communication

Curiosity

Adaptability

Job description

We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

The Game Design team is a hardworking, vibrant, collaborative team dedicated to making playing Magic as fun as it can be. Game Designers on our team touch cards from beginning to end, working with all the various design fields to ensure we’re making successful products. This includes card design, mechanic design, product exploration, and many other design tasks.

This Game Designer role draws on your Magic knowledge, your curiosity and enthusiastic thirst for learning, and a drive to make great gameplay. You’ll collaborate with our team of exceptional designers to play and refine products serving a broad variety of audiences.

We’re looking for potential. We’re looking for overall game design acumen. We’re looking a solid understanding of Magic game design to date, with a unique perspective on where game design can evolve. This role will focus equally on multiple formats and products, so a fundamental awareness and thoughtful perspectives from Modern & Pioneer, to Standard & Commander are right at home. We’re always looking to grow, evolve and innovate within Magic Game Design, and this role is no exception.

What You'll Do:

• Serve on a team of designers shaping one of our flagship sets
• Review another set with your unique perspective
• Iterate at a card-by-card level to deliver the best possible cycle or theme and achieve amazingly fun gameplay
• Participate in team meetings and discussions by adding constructive, reasoned, provocative insights to the conversation

What You'll Bring:

• 1+yrs of professional game design experience or equivalent professional gaming experience
• A strong foundation in the multiple Magic TCG formats
• Play experience and knowledge of multiple Magic play expressions (Paper, MTGO, Arena, etc.)
• Self-motivated curiosity, active listening and creative thinking
• Positive, energetic, and articulate communication to improve our shared vision
• Flexible, adaptable approach with a constant thirst for knowledge

In the Wizards TCG Studio (Studio X), we believe diversity of experience is fundamental to creating accessible and fun gaming experiences for *all* of our players. We encourage everyone to consider being a part of our team.

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The pay transparency range for this role is listed below. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Pay Range: $89,700 USD - $149,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:

• Health & Wellness
• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well-being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
• Learning & Development
• Exclusive Perks

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