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Game Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$38 - $40/hr

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.

Game Developer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$38 - $40/hr

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.

About the Team Fanatics Trading Card Game (TCG) is a new Seattle-based trading card game studio within the Fanatics Collectibles family, founded by industry veterans with a long-term mandate: to ...

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About the Team Fanatics TCG is a new Seattle-based trading card game studio within the Fanatics Collectibles family, founded by industry veterans with a long-term mandate: to build enduring ...

About the Team Fanatics TCG is a new trading card game business, the newest member of the Fanatics Collectibles family. We are here to build the best TCG studio and games in the world. If you have ...

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Pokemon Streamer

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$30 - $60/hr

The ideal candidate is passionate about the Pokémon Trading Card Game, comfortable on camera, and skilled at creating an entertaining shopping experience while driving sales. Please attach a cover ...

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How much do intern trading card game jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern trading card game in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Intern Trading Card Game vs Intern Game Designer?

AspectIntern Trading Card GameIntern Game Designer
Required CredentialsBasic knowledge of game mechanics, some familiarity with trading card gamesBasic understanding of game design principles, often some coursework or portfolio
Work EnvironmentTypically in gaming companies focusing on card games, collaborative teamsVaries from indie studios to larger game companies, creative environment
Industry UsageCommon in trading card game companies and digital card game developersBroader, includes digital and tabletop game development
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for entry-level roles in card game companiesCompared for broader game design internships

The Intern Trading Card Game role focuses specifically on trading card game projects, requiring knowledge of card mechanics and game balance. In contrast, the Intern Game Designer role covers a wider range of game types and design principles. Both roles serve as entry points into the gaming industry but differ in scope and specialization.

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Infographic showing various Intern Trading Card Game job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,304 per year, or $19.4 per hour.
Game Developer

Game Developer

Spin Master

New York, NY • On-site

$38 - $40/hr

Full-time

Vision, Life

Posted 21 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.

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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.