Fanatics
Senior Game Designer, Trading Card Games (TCG)
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Senior Game Designer, Trading Card Games (TCG)
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Fanatics .
About the Team
Fanatics TCG is a new trading card game business, the newest member of the Fanatics Collectibles family. We are here to build the best TCG studio and games in the world.
Job Description
The Senior Game Designer is a hands‑on contributor responsible for designing cards, mechanics, and gameplay experiences that support the overall vision of Fanatics Collectibles’ trading card game while ensuring clarity, balance, and player engagement.
Responsibilities
Design cards, mechanics, and expansion themes
Participate in playtesting, tuning, and balance iteration
Collaborate with art, narrative, and production partners
Contribute to design documentation and best practices
Support post‑launch updates and ongoing gameplay improvements
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional game or TCG design experience
Shipped experience on at least one card or competitive game
Strong understanding of balance, probability, and player psychology
Experience working in collaborative, cross‑functional teams
Skills & Abilities
Strong creative instincts paired with attention to detail
Ability to iterate quickly based on feedback and data
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Passion for trading card games and player‑focused design
Location & Compensation
The person who accepts this role is expected to be onsite in‑office five days per week.
The salary range for this position is $110,000 – $140,000, representing base pay only and does not include incentive compensation.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other communication for an interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address. Apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.
About Us
Fanatics builds a leading global digital sports platform and offers products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming.
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Senior Game Designer, Trading Card Games (TCG)
role at
Fanatics .
About the Team
Fanatics TCG is a new trading card game business, the newest member of the Fanatics Collectibles family. We are here to build the best TCG studio and games in the world.
Job Description
The Senior Game Designer is a hands‑on contributor responsible for designing cards, mechanics, and gameplay experiences that support the overall vision of Fanatics Collectibles’ trading card game while ensuring clarity, balance, and player engagement.
Responsibilities
Design cards, mechanics, and expansion themes
Participate in playtesting, tuning, and balance iteration
Collaborate with art, narrative, and production partners
Contribute to design documentation and best practices
Support post‑launch updates and ongoing gameplay improvements
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional game or TCG design experience
Shipped experience on at least one card or competitive game
Strong understanding of balance, probability, and player psychology
Experience working in collaborative, cross‑functional teams
Skills & Abilities
Strong creative instincts paired with attention to detail
Ability to iterate quickly based on feedback and data
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Passion for trading card games and player‑focused design
Location & Compensation
The person who accepts this role is expected to be onsite in‑office five days per week.
The salary range for this position is $110,000 – $140,000, representing base pay only and does not include incentive compensation.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other communication for an interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address. Apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.
About Us
Fanatics builds a leading global digital sports platform and offers products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming.
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