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Hasbro

Sr Editor - Japanese Bilingual

Renton, WA

At least 1 year of professional experience at a Senior Level in editing, game writing, or comparable work; or 3+ years of experience with some project lead experience. * Strong content editing and ...

blackapple

Game Tester

Redmond, WA

$14/hr

Be open to working on short notice (12 to 24 hour advance notification) Good at MS-Excel Good at reading & Writing ITEMS OF NOTE - You do not need to have prior game testing or QA experience for this ...

blackapple

Game Tester

Redmond, WA

$14/hr

Console gaming experience is a strong plus o Be open to working on short notice (12 to 24 hour advance notification) o Good at MS-Excel o Good at reading & Writing Please fill the below details ASAP.

Fanatics Collectibles

Game Designer - TCG

Seattle, WA

$176K/yr

Write clear, precise rules text and internal design documentation for your areas of ownership ... Deep passion for trading card games as both a designer and a player Location All employees of ...

Hasbro

Sr Editor - Japanese Bilingual

Renton, WA · On-site

$87K - $149K/yr

At least 1 year of professional experience at a Senior Level in editing, game writing, or comparable work; or 3+ years of experience with some project lead experience. * Strong content editing and ...

DevSelect

Game Solution Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both spoken and written. * Enjoy working with people ... Game development experience * Prior customer facing or support experience * Experience integrating ...

Fanatics Collectibles

Game Designer - TCG

Seattle, WA · On-site

$98K - $123K/yr

Write clear, precise rules text and internal design documentation for your areas of ownership ... Deep passion for trading card games as both a designer and a player Location All employees of ...

DevSelect

Unity Game Solutions Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

Unity Game Solutions Engineer Location: Seattle, WA Openings: 1 Type: Long-Term Contract We Provide ... Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both spoken and written. * Enjoy working with people ...

Hasbro

Sr Game Developer - D&D

Renton, WA · Hybrid

As necessary, you'll also work to design and write meaningful portions of D&D products. If you ... Review game content at key pipeline stages to identify issues with rules clarity, mechanical ...

Hasbro

Sr Game Designer - D&D

Renton, WA · Hybrid

We are seeking a Senior Game Designer to work with our design team to conceptualize and build ... In this role, you'll help craft the future of D&D by designing and writing meaningful portions of ...

Hasbro

Sr Game Developer - D&D

Renton, WA · On-site

$112K - $168K/yr

As necessary, you'll also work to design and write meaningful portions of D&D products. If you ... Review game content at key pipeline stages to identify issues with rules clarity, mechanical ...

Hasbro

Sr Game Designer - D&D

Renton, WA · On-site

$112K - $168K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Game Designer to work with our design team to conceptualize and build ... In this role, you'll help craft the future of D&D by designing and writing meaningful portions of ...

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How much do game writing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for game writing in Seattle, WA is $23.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $27.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do game writers typically collaborate with designers and developers during the production process?

Game writers work closely with designers and developers to ensure that narrative elements are seamlessly integrated into gameplay. This collaboration often involves attending regular team meetings, providing feedback on level design, and revising scripts to address technical constraints or gameplay changes. Writers may also create dialogue trees, character backstories, and in-game text, adapting their work based on input from other disciplines. Open communication and flexibility are key, as narrative elements often evolve in response to the game's development needs.

What is the difference between Game Writing vs Narrative Designer?

AspectGame WritingNarrative Designer
Primary FocusCreating dialogue, scripts, and story elements for gamesDesigning overall story structure, narrative flow, and player experience
Skills & CredentialsWriting, storytelling, scripting languages, game design knowledgeStorytelling, game design, narrative architecture, collaboration skills
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with writers, designers, and developers in game studiosWorks closely with designers, writers, and producers in game development teams

Game Writing primarily involves crafting scripts and dialogue, while Narrative Designers focus on shaping the overall story structure and player experience. Both roles require storytelling skills and collaboration within game development teams, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

What is game writing?

Game writing involves creating the narrative elements of a video game, including dialogue, character backstories, plotlines, and world-building. Unlike traditional writing, game writers must account for player choices and interactive storytelling, ensuring the narrative adapts seamlessly to gameplay. Game writers collaborate closely with designers, artists, and developers to integrate story elements with game mechanics and visuals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Game Writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game Writer, you need strong storytelling abilities, a deep understanding of narrative structure, and proficiency in creative writing, often supported by a background in literature, journalism, or game design. Familiarity with game engines, scriptwriting software like Final Draft, and branching narrative tools such as Twine is typically required. Outstanding collaboration, adaptability, and communication skills help Game Writers work effectively with designers, artists, and developers. These skills are crucial for crafting engaging, immersive narratives that elevate the player's experience and align with gameplay mechanics.
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Sr Editor - Japanese Bilingual

Sr Editor - Japanese Bilingual

Hasbro

Renton, WA

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Hasbro rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

This Senior Game Editor position draws on your mastery of the Japanese language, drive for thoroughness and consistency, and love of collaboration. Our team of outstanding editors collaborates to ensure that all text elements of Duel Masters card sets and related materials meet our quality standards for gameplay, player experience, rules accuracy, grammar, punctuation, and clarity.

At Wizards, we believe diversity of experience is fundamental to creating accessible and fun gaming experiences for all of our players. We encourage everyone to consider being a part of our team.

What You'll Do:
  • Craft the language of Duel Masters. Lead the team of internal and external editors plus the rules manager, owning the presentation and technical implementation of each new card's wording in Japanese. Ensure all cards and mechanics in upcoming releases adhere to the team's current philosophies, balancing historical precedents with innovation and player understanding. Make the final call on all text for cards and packaging.
  • Support creative text development. Collaborate with the teams providing creative and gameplay goals of each card, and ensure card names, flavor words, and flavor text align with and reinforces those goals.
  • Keep a sharp eye on quality. Lead the proofreading process on cards and packaging for content concerns, text errors, layout inconsistencies, and typographical anomalies.
  • Shape tomorrow's Duel Masters cards today. Plan out and optimize all future work with an eye towards efficient resource management, and schedule adherence. Engage with Game Designers to understand and improve potential new game mechanics in future sets. Compose, maintain, and expand upon workflow documentation.
What You'll Bring:
  • At least 1 year of professional experience at a Senior Level in editing, game writing, or comparable work; or 3+ years of experience with some project lead experience.
  • Strong content editing and proofreading skills, plus attention to detail.
  • Deeply collaborative outlook and the confidence and trust to work with others, balanced with proven communication skills in Japanese and English.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and creative, with a constant appetite for knowledge. Ability to lead and manage multiple tasks, teams, and projects simultaneously.
Nice to Have:
  • Familiarity with Smartsheet, Microsoft Office (esp Word), Adobe Suite (Acrobat, InDesign), and/or Confluence.
  • Experience playing or interacting with Trading Card Games or various other kinds of games.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making 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.

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