Innovation Designer: New Player Growth & Prototyping

Wizards of the Coast; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; 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 in Seattle is seeking an Innovation Designer for New Player Growth to turn early ideas into tangible concepts, rapid prototypes, and tests that welcome broader audiences to Magic.

You will collaborate with Game Design, Consumer Insights, Creative Design, Digital, and Production to move concepts from discovery to launch, guiding learning goals and success measures while improving onboarding and long-term participation.

Qualifications

• Experience in game design, product design, UX design, or related field.
• Portfolio showing iterative design process and testing.
• Ability to create prototypes that elicit useful feedback from players.
• Clear communication and presentation to groups including senior leaders.
• Understanding of game systems and player motivation.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype new physical, digital, and connected products to start and grow Magic journeys.
• Apply game design principles to learning experiences, rules, and content structures.
• Explore product forms and play patterns to reach audiences beyond established players.
• Improve onboarding and acquisition-focused products to be welcoming and easy to navigate.
• Turn player needs into testable concepts, prototypes, and pilot experiences.
• Plan and facilitate playtests; observe and iterate based on feedback.
• Design experiences that help new players feel capable, make meaningful choices, and connect with others.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and feasibility.
• Establish learning goals and success measures for prototypes.
• Present concepts and findings to cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
• Evaluate products after launch and suggest improvements for engagement.

Skills

Game design

Prototyping

UX design

Communication

Cross-functional

Job description

Wizards of the Coast in Seattle is seeking an Innovation Designer for New Player Growth to turn early ideas into tangible concepts, rapid prototypes, and tests that welcome broader audiences to Magic.

You will collaborate with Game Design, Consumer Insights, Creative Design, Digital, and Production to move concepts from discovery to launch, guiding learning goals and success measures while improving onboarding and long-term participation.