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Goliath

Tabletop Game Designer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Manage multiple projects from concept through weekly iteration, documentation, final development ... informed by consumer testing. * Present concepts, prototypes, playtest findings, and ...

THE BLAKE SCHOOL

Game Worker

Hopkins, MN · On-site

... Game Worker will serve at the discretion of the Blake School Athletics program. Job Duties ... specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically ...

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Gesture Games

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$10K/mo

Experience in computer vision, on-device ML, pose or gesture recognition, or mobile game development. * Strong engineering ability across inference pipelines, UX responsiveness, and real-time system ...

Spinplay Games

Game Developer

Las Vegas, NV

Sets up, configures and maintains development, testing and staging environments. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required: * 6+ years of experience creating slot games * 6+ years of experience ...

SpinPlay Games Inc.

Game Developer

Nevada, IA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Sets up, configures and maintains development, testing and staging environments. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required: * 6+ years of experience creating slot games * 6+ years of experience ...

Progressive Gaming

Game Mathematician

Chicago, IL

$70K - $80K/yr

Testing and validating game outcomes using Excel, simulations, and internal tools * Supporting development teams with mathematical insights and ensuring accuracy throughout production What We're ...

Progressive Gaming

Game Mathematician

Reno, NV · On-site

... development and refine math based on simulations, testing, and player feedback Analyze market performance data to identify trends and inform future game mechanics Ensure math designs meet ...

AGS

System Administrator

Duluth, GA · On-site

Build, manage and troubleshoot VM servers for development and testing * Write technical training ... Job Type: R&D/Game Development * Date Posted: 06/15/2026 About Us AGS is a global company focused ...

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Tabletop Game Designer

Dallas, TX • On-site

Goliath
11 - 50 employees
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$60 - $80/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Goliath is an international manufacturer and distributor of toys and games, operating in 15 countries and reaching over 100 countries worldwide. At the heart of our business is a belief in great products and the magic of innovation. Our mission is to bring fun to every household, which we achieve through teamwork and clever collaboration.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly creative, resourceful, and organized Game Designer to invent and develop innovative tabletop games across a wide range of categories, including preschool, kids, family, party, crime and mystery, light strategy, and licensed games.

Key Responsibilities
  • Invent and develop original games across multiple categories using ideas from internal teams, inventors, licensors, external partners, consumer insights, and emerging trends.
  • Turn early-stage ideas into engaging, accessible, and commercially viable prototypes.
  • Manage multiple projects from concept through weekly iteration, documentation, final development, and production handoff.
  • Plan and facilitate playtesting with internal teams and target consumers, translating feedback and observed behavior into actionable improvements.
  • Write clear, engaging, audience-appropriate instructions and develop instruction-manual layouts informed by consumer testing.
  • Present concepts, prototypes, playtest findings, and recommendations; incorporate stakeholder feedback while protecting the integrity of the game experience.
  • Develop gameplay talking points and confidently demonstrate games for internal teams, licensors, and other partners.
  • Plan and lead structured team brainstorms, providing creative direction and documentation to move the strongest ideas into development.
  • Research social, cultural, entertainment, toy, and gaming trends; evaluate current, historical, and competitive games to identify innovations and market opportunities.
  • Attend trade shows, conventions, inventor events, and industry gatherings to find inspiration, research products, and identify potential inventors and partners.
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of current and historical board games, gameplay mechanics, formats, materials, components, and construction innovations.
Professional experience in board game development, game design, product development, toy development, or a closely related creative field.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop a game from an early-stage idea through prototyping, playtesting, iteration, and final documentation.
  • Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, player psychology, pacing, balance, accessibility, and age-appropriate design.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain gameplay clearly and concisely.
  • Experience planning, conducting, and documenting structured playtests.
  • Ability to turn qualitative consumer observations into specific, actionable improvements.
  • Excellent organizational and project-management abilities, including the capacity to manage several projects with shifting timelines and priorities.
  • Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and move projects forward with minimal supervision.
  • Comfortable giving, receiving, evaluating, and incorporating constructive feedback.
  • A portfolio of published games, prototypes, instructions, or other relevant game-development work.
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you covered
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts to manage your healthcare costs
  • Paid time off to recharge when you need it
  • Join a fun, dynamic and creative industry—working with toys and games brings its own rewards
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