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Exploding Kittens

Contract Game Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$30 - $38/hr

Partner with internal stakeholders to support development/publication, collaborating cross-functionally with Creative Operations, Production & Sourcing WHAT WE NEED * 3+ years of tabletop game design ...

Moose Toys

Senior Product Designer - Games

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$105K - $110K/yr

Qualifications: • 5 + years of Tabletop Game development experience preferred. • Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. • Experience of working on licensed items preferred but not ...

Exploding Kittens

Contract Game Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$30 - $38/hr

Partner with internal stakeholders to support development/publication, collaborating cross-functionally with Creative Operations, Production & Sourcing WHAT WE NEED * 3+ years of tabletop game design ...

Exploding Kittens

Contract Game Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$30 - $38/hr

Partner with internal stakeholders to support development/publication, collaborating cross-functionally with Creative Operations, Production & Sourcing WHAT WE NEED * 3+ years of tabletop game design ...

AgreeYa Solutions

Software Engineer II

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Experience building content pipeline or set development tooling for a card game, tabletop game, or comparable content-heavy product. * Familiarity with Slack API automation, Glean integrations, or ...

MGA Entertainment

VP, Trading Card Games

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

MGA Entertainment is launching a global Trading Card Game (TCG) division leveraging our iconic ... tabletop gaming * Experience at companies such as: * Wizards of the Coast * Pokémon Company ...

INSPYR Solutions

Software Engineer II

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$86.62 - $111.92/hr

Experience building content pipeline or set development tooling for a card game, tabletop game, or comparable content-heavy product. * Familiarity with Slack API automation, Glean integrations, or ...

INSPYR Solutions

Software Engineer II

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$86.62 - $111.92/hr

Experience building content pipeline or set development tooling for a card game, tabletop game, or comparable content-heavy product. * Familiarity with Slack API automation, Glean integrations, or ...

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What are tabletop game jobs?

Tabletop game jobs include numerous positions in the gaming and entertainment companies that manufacture a variety of toys, board games, and other tabletop gaming products for children and adults. Jobs include design positions, such as board game designers and product design engineers, manufacturing jobs, and retail and wholesale jobs. Your specific duties depend largely on your position. You may have more conceptual responsibilities, such as designing board game or role-playing game rules, or you may have more technical tasks, such as designing the physical products.

What is the difference between Tabletop Game vs Game Designer?

AspectTabletop GameGame Designer
Required CredentialsKnowledge of game rules, mechanics, and storytelling; often self-taught or through specialized coursesDegree in game design, computer science, or related fields; portfolio of game projects
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, hobbyist groups, or self-employed; often collaborative and creativeDesign studios, tech companies, or freelance; involves brainstorming, prototyping, and testing
Industry UsageDevelops physical or digital tabletop games for entertainmentCreates game concepts, rules, and mechanics for various platforms, including tabletop

While a tabletop game creator focuses on designing and developing physical or digital tabletop games, a game designer has a broader role that includes designing games across multiple platforms, including digital and tabletop. Both roles require creativity and understanding of game mechanics, but game designers often have formal education and work in more diverse environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tabletop game designer?

To thrive as a Tabletop Game Designer, you need a strong understanding of game mechanics, storytelling, and playtesting, typically backed by experience in game development or a related field. Familiarity with prototyping tools, design software like Adobe Creative Suite, and knowledge of industry-standard publishing processes are commonly required. Creativity, collaboration, and communication skills help designers generate unique concepts and work effectively with teams and playtesters. These abilities are crucial for creating engaging, marketable games that provide enjoyable player experiences.

What is a tabletop game?

Tabletop games are games that are typically played on a flat surface, such as a table, and include board games, card games, dice games, and role-playing games. These games often involve two or more players and can range from simple, chance-based games to complex strategy games. Tabletop games are enjoyed for their social interaction, critical thinking, and entertainment value. They have a long history and continue to evolve with new designs and play styles.

What are some typical challenges faced by tabletop game designers when working on new projects?

Tabletop game designers often encounter challenges such as balancing game mechanics to ensure fairness and fun, managing playtesting feedback effectively, and working within production constraints like budgets and timelines. Collaboration with illustrators, writers, and publishers is common, requiring strong communication and adaptability. Staying updated with industry trends and player preferences is key to creating engaging and marketable games, making research and ongoing learning a regular part of the role.
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Game Designer III (Card Rules) - Riftbound

Riot Games

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$167K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

As a Game Designer, you will design, tweak, and optimize the player experience. Your analytical skills, player insight, and creativity help craft in- and out-of-game experiences that engage and surprise players. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and work with every tool at hand to create and iterate player-focused designs that will delight millions around the world.
As a Senior Game Designer on Riftbound, you'll report to a Game Design Manager and work directly with other designers. You will design and improve the gameplay experience through the lens of game rules and their interactions with content: cards. Primary among your responsibilities will be working with set designers to build, improve, and execute on new mechanics, templates, and rules, and you will also be expected to contribute to card design across many products, and support other efforts related to the Riftbound game experience.
Responsibilities:
  • Understand the relevant audiences for the game, and from this, calibrate your design expertise to reflect appropriate taste for these audiences
  • Use data and sense-making to identify opportunities to improve the health of the game through cards
  • Articulate and consider a scope and depth of possible solutions, including possible effects, and collaboratively reach the best solution
  • Evaluate and improve rules across the game's design and execution, especially understanding the multiple ways the game will be played by players
  • Improve existing design frameworks, our approaches to design, and create new ones
  • Openly share work and seek feedback from other developers, while combine co-worker and player feedback to calibrate design direction
  • Provide mentorship to more junior members of the design team
Required Qualifications:
  • 4+ years experience as a game designer and/or tabletop game rules manager
  • Demonstrated experience working on rules for tabletop games
  • Broad mechanics and content design ability
Desired Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of CCGs and their features
  • Experience playing or judging in CCGs
  • Experience working with or playing PvP strategy games
  • Experience developing a competitive or multiplayer game

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!
Our Perks:
Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.
At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you're working directly on a new player-facing experience or you're supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we're better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we're looking forward to your application.
It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
  • Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
  • Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
  • Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
  • Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
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About Riot Games

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Riot Games was founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill with the intent to change the way video games are made and supported for players. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to worldwide acclaim. The game has since gone on to become the most played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. Players are the foundation of our community and it's for them we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2006

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