Game Designer, Board Games

Job Summary

The Game Designer is responsible for designing and developing creative content for both new and supplemental board game products.

What will your role involve

• Create, design and develop product vision, systems, rules, and content for new and existing game lines.
• Ensure final game products are fun, inclusive, in the spirit of the intellectual property involved, and within the scope of the vision and budget of the product.
• Manage the status and progress of all active, assigned projects in order to meet deadlines.
• Communicate and deliver project needs to multiple teams across the studio and publisher.
• Lead internal and external playtesting by providing all necessary test components, answering questions, collecting feedback, and analyzing it in order to improve the balance and usability of the game’s design, rules, and content.
• Provide documentation to other creative departments (Art, Graphic Design, Sculpting, etc.) using defined document specifications to detail what elements are required to support the game design and content.
• Collaborate with freelance contractors and review their content to ensure deliverables are up to standard and meet project deadlines. 
• Collaborate with the Organized Play team to create tournament structures, prizes, and other community event support.
• Maintain community and product life-cycle awareness for active game lines.
• Develop errata, FAQs, and tournament rules for active game lines.
• Work with Production partners in order to ensure our products are correctly translated and all questions and concerns are addressed in a timely manner. 
• Create final, print-ready game product layouts using Adobe InDesign.
• All other assignments as required by management.

What do you bring

Position Skills & Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong creative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• A strong understanding of hobby market trends and recent innovations.
• Ability to self-organize and multitask.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently on projects.
• Detail oriented and dedicated to making great games.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other teams and individuals.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of one year experience in creative writing, game design, or related experience.

Hesitant to apply because you don’t have all the experience or qualifications listed? Let us decide! The right candidate doesn’t always match up perfectly on paper. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences bring fresh ideas and innovation to our team. If you’re passionate about this role and believe your unique background and skills could contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you! 

Why join us

• 22 Days of PTO Annually 
• 12 Paid Holidays 
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance 
• Competitive 401K Match 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• 2 Paid Volunteer Days Off 
• Flexible & Hybrid Schedules 
• Extensive Game Discounts 
• $250 Annually in Game Bucks 
• Career Growth & Development 
• Mental Health Programs 
• Virtual Healthcare Options 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Referral Program 

At Asmodee, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as generous paid time off and hybrid schedules to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide a competitive total rewards and compensation package, with several benefits listed below. 

Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, market conditions and specific work location. Base Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000.