Principal Game Designer, D&D Universes Beyond

Wetake play seriously. Were looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party fueled by imaginationand driveto build whats never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast youll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy connection and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.

The Principal Game Designer D&D Universes Beyond will help define the next generation of Dungeons & Dragons play creating expressions that welcome players into the hobby while honoring what makes D&D iconic. This position involves developing product vision from early possibility into authentic accessible and unmistakably D&D experiences all while leading and mentoring a team of game designers.

This is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in our Renton WA office.

• Shape the design vision for new play experiences product formats and audience opportunities with senior leadership.
• Explore how D&D core principles can adapt to different worlds genres play styles and form factors while preserving the heart of the game.
• Establish game design practices and standards helping teams move from ambiguity to focused creative direction.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure each experience captures the spirit of its world serves its audience and delivers on the creative vision.
• Lead mentor and develop a team of game designers setting a high bar for craft collaboration and player-centered thinking.
• Step into hands-on design development leading critical initiatives and helping teams find clarity momentum and creative solutions.

• 8 years of experience in game design product innovation or related roles with proven ownership of game design direction across long-form print products.
• Strong understanding of D&D and RPG game systems and how mechanics content progression narrative social dynamics and player choices shape engagement.
• Integrates audience research segmentation playtesting and market insights to shape design direction.
• Experience working with partners creative collaborators or licensed properties adapting narrative and mechanics to fit established worlds brands and approval needs.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills when aligning leadership partners and cross-functional teams around creative concepts recommendations tradeoffs and design rationale.
• People management experience including mentoring designers giving feedback supporting career growth and building healthy team practices.

• Broad familiarity across the gaming category including tabletop games roleplaying games board games video games etc.
• A love of pop culture.

Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package depending on role location and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:

• Health & Wellness
• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well-being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
• Learning & Development
• Exclusive Perks

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