Game Designer: Magic Card & Mechanics Innovator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

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Financial Well-being

Life & Family Support

Volunteer and Community Initiatives

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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

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.