Sr Game Designer - D&D

Hasbro•Renton, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime. Are you an experienced tabletop RPG designer with the demonstrated ability to lead major RPG products from inception through publication? We are seeking a Senior Game Designer to work with our design team to conceptualize and build Dungeons & Dragons products. In this role, you’ll help craft the future of D&D by designing and writing meaningful portions of future products, mentoring junior designers, and assisting in commissioning and managing freelance writers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, can design and write innovative and high-quality RPG material, and hit deadlines, this role is for you. We’re looking for passion and integrity in equal measure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the liberal arts, or equivalent professional experience
6+ years designing RPG products with significant credits on products from known publishers
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong familiarity with Dungeons & Dragons and proficiency in the fifth edition rules
A track record of developing innovative and balanced game mechanics
Strong long-form writing skills that require no more than a light editing touch
Detailed understanding of the production process and how books are assembled and published
Experience collaborating with and guiding both in-house and external designers

Nice To Haves

Promotional/marketing experience a plus
An eye for detail and dedication to excellence

Responsibilities

Design substantial portions of D&D products and help generate new product concepts
Provide mentorship and feedback to less experienced designers
Collaborate with producers, project leads, editors, and graphic designers to build project schedules and guide products through the entire production process
Work with art directors to write art orders for D&D products
Break down large design projects and assign tasks for junior designers
Manage the work of freelance designers to ensure consistency and quality
Incorporate playtest feedback into every product
Represent Wizards of the Coast and D&D at events and in interviews