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Spin Master

Game Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$38 - $40/hr

Exceptional technical writing skills with a focus on logic, syntax, and clarity for crafting airtight physical rules and card text. * Specialized knowledge of the aesthetics and history of the horror ...

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What is horror writing?

A Horror Writing job involves crafting stories, scripts, or content that evoke fear, suspense, and psychological tension. Writers in this genre may work on novels, short stories, screenplays, or even video game narratives. They use eerie settings, unsettling themes, and compelling characters to engage and terrify audiences. This job requires creativity, a deep understanding of horror tropes, and the ability to build tension effectively.

What are some common challenges faced by horror writers, and how can they be addressed?

Horror writers often face the challenge of keeping stories fresh and original while still adhering to the expectations of the genre. Striking a balance between building suspense and delivering satisfying conclusions can also be demanding. Additionally, it can be emotionally taxing to explore dark or disturbing subject matter on a regular basis. Many successful writers overcome these challenges by participating in peer workshops, taking breaks when needed, and staying up-to-date with industry trends through reading widely in the genre and attending writing events. Collaborating with editors and beta readers is also key to refining their work and maintaining high creative standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in horror writing, and why are they important?

To thrive in horror writing, you need excellent creative writing skills, a deep understanding of genre conventions, and the ability to craft suspenseful, compelling narratives. Familiarity with word processing and editing software like Microsoft Word or Scrivener, and sometimes formal training or certifications in creative writing, are helpful. Strong imagination, adaptability, and the ability to accept and incorporate editorial feedback are valuable soft skills in this role. These qualities help ensure that horror writers produce gripping, marketable stories that resonate with audiences and meet publisher or client needs.

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Game Developer

New York, NY • On-site

Spin Master
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 1 - 5K employees
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$38 - $40/hr

Full-time

Vision, Life

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Spin Master employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.
Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy, entertainment and digital gaming company?
At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds-and that's why we want you!
Job Description:
What will you work on?
As the Game Developer for Hellbreak TCG, you will analyze card designs and manage our external playtest networks to ensure the game remains balanced, engaging, and mechanically sound. You will translate qualitative playtest data into actionable design refinements and ensure our dark horror themes are elegantly integrated into airtight physical rules.
This is an on going contract opportunity. 4 days in office
How will you create impact?
  • Review card files and mechanical submissions with game designers to provide analytical feedback on card effects, mechanical complexity, and overall set architecture.
  • Source, vet, and manage a dedicated network of external playtesters and community alpha/beta groups.
  • Gather, synthesize, and interpret qualitative feedback and quantitative match data from playtests to address dominant strategies and power creep.
  • Collaborate with designers to translate narrative horror elements into elegant analog rules that evoke psychological tension and thematic gameplay.
  • Act as the primary technical liaison for external co-development partners, ensuring all deliverables meet design, balancing, and documentation standards.

What are your skills and experience?
  • Proven track record in tabletop game development, set design, or technical editing within trading card games or systems-heavy board games.
  • Profound structural understanding of physical trading card game systems and the competitive landscape.
  • Strong ability to model game economies, track card asset lists, and analyze set distribution.
  • Exceptional technical writing skills with a focus on logic, syntax, and clarity for crafting airtight physical rules and card text.
  • Specialized knowledge of the aesthetics and history of the horror genre.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-HM1
The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in New York is $38 to $40 Per Hour. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.
This job posting is tied to an open vacancy.
What you can expect from us:
Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun.
  • Growth and Career Opportunities
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Innovation, Collaboration and Fun
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Other fun Perks!

What's it like to work here?
Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn't for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.
Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.
Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at TAinquiries@spinmaster.com or by phone at 416 364-6002 and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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