TCG Game Designer: Build Trading Card Franchises

Fanatics Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Inc. in Seattle hosts Fanatics TCG, a trading card game studio focused on creating enduring franchises across tabletop, digital, and community spaces.

We seek a Game Designer to contribute meaningfully to design of Fanatics trading card game franchises, working with the design group on systems, mechanics, and set development alongside industry veterans. You will help drive ownership of mechanics, participate in structured playtesting, and collaborate with narrative design, creative, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional game design experience in TCG/CCG.
• Contributed to at least one shipped TCG product or set.
• Strong knowledge of card economy, tempo, card advantage, and archetypes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to core game systems, rules, and card mechanics across franchises.
• Own mechanics or cycles within a set from concept to playtesting and documentation.
• Lead structured playtests, record observations, and contribute to feedback.
• Write clear rules text and internal design documents.
• Collaborate with narrative design, creative, and product teams to align mechanics with world and player experience.
• Stay informed on design trends and player responses across the industry.

Skills

TCG design

Rules writing

Game design

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Fanatics Inc. in Seattle hosts Fanatics TCG, a trading card game studio focused on creating enduring franchises across tabletop, digital, and community spaces.

We seek a Game Designer to contribute meaningfully to design of Fanatics trading card game franchises, working with the design group on systems, mechanics, and set development alongside industry veterans. You will help drive ownership of mechanics, participate in structured playtesting, and collaborate with narrative design, creative, and