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Game Designer

Wizards of the Coast, Renton, Washington, United States, 98056

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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!

What You'll Do Game Designer

role draws on your competitive Magic knowledge, your curiosity and proclivity for learning, and a deep understanding of game design theory and philosophy. Our team of outstanding Designers collaborates to design and refine cards serving a broad variety of audiences and evaluate and improve the environmental impacts of those cards. This role involves exploration and learning, solving complex problems, and collaboratively improving our sets. You’ll work with the team to shape environments by tweaking designs, removing them, or developing something entirely new. You don’t need to be an experienced designer yet; we’ll help you refine your natural instincts and skills as a player into an outstanding designer. This is an on-site role at our office in Renton, WA. You will be required to be at the office from Monday to Friday.

What You’ll Do

Keep up to date on card files, build decks, and test interactions between cards.

Provide feedback to Design leadership on playtests, card designs, interactions, and impressions.

Solve specific design problems at the card, deck, and environmental level.

Participate in team meetings and discussions by adding constructive, reasoned, and provocative insights to the conversation.

What You’ll Bring

2+ years of competitive Magic experience.

Comprehensive understanding of Magic’s mechanics and systems.

Self-motivated curiosity and creative thinking.

Insightful, nuanced, and eloquent communication to improve our shared vision.

Flexible, adaptable mind with a constant appetite for knowledge.

Deeply collaborative outlook and the confidence and trust to work with others.

Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

Compensation & Benefits The base salary range for this position is $86,700.00 to $143,600.00. 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.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays

Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match

Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave

Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs

Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement

Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!

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