Game Designer - Z-Man
Roseville, MN, US, 55113
Asmodee is an entertainment leader specialized in boardgames. We’re a global team committed to bringing people together through great games and amazing stories. We strive to be an employer of choice by creating endless opportunities, promoting a supportive and inclusive culture, and rewarding success.
We believe in passion. We stimulate creativity. We emphasize team play. We exhibit caring. We demonstrate integrity. We are boldly daring. By joining our team, you will be empowered to engage in meaningful, innovative and unforgettable work and to give back to our communities!
Job Summary
A Z-MAN Game Designer is responsible for designing and developing creative content for both new and supplemental tabletop and non-collectible card game products. This position will work extensively on the Pandemic, Citadels and Love Letter game franchises along with other Z-MAN titles as needed.
What will your role involve
- Create, design and develop product vision, systems, rules, and content for new and existing game lines with a particular focus on the Z-Man line of titles: Citadels, Love Letter, Pandemic.
- 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 the Development Manager and Creative Director.
- 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.
- 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.
- Work with game testing programs to upload game files and coordinate remote playtest sessions.
- Schedule and host game demo sessions to inform intra-company teams about future releases.
- All other assignments as required by management.
What do you bring
Position Skills & Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong creative skills.
- Ability to teach and demo new game products.
- Proficiency in Microsoft and/or Google office suites.
- An 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.
- Proficiency with Tabletop Simulator and/or other digital game playtesting software preferred.
Education/Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in game design, creative writing or related experience.
- At least 1 published game credit
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
Our Commitment:
Asmodee’s purpose is Bringing People Together. To us that means all kinds of people, no matter their perceived differences.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to show up as their full and authentic selves. We seek to support our diverse community of players by creating representative gaming experiences that celebrate a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. Diversity and Inclusion fuels our creativity and promotes internal and external equity which allows us to continue in our efforts to bring people together around the game table. Games are for everyone.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis