Game Design Manager - D&D Renton, WA, WIZARDS Posted ago

Position: Game Design Manager - D&D Renton, WA, United States WIZARDS Posted 13 hours ago
## Game Design Manager - D&DRenton, WA, United States At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic:
The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

The Dungeons & Dragons Game Design team is a collaborative and versatile group dedicated to making D&D as fun as it can be. Our team is responsible for D&D game content from beginning to end, working with cross-functional teams to ensure the experiences we make resonate with players and fans. This includes mechanical and narrative design, play innovations, playtests, product exploration, and other design-related tasks.

This role is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in our Renton, WA office.## What You'll Do:
* Engage and develop the D&D Game Design team through regular one-on-ones and daily contact. Give regular, direct guidance and feedback to help each designer grow.
* Ensure your hiring pipeline sources diverse, dedicated people and maintain a fair testing and interview process. Guide, train, and mentor new hires to set them up for success in their roles.
* Monitor the team's dynamic, workflow, and results. Creatively improve, adjust, and implement sustainable processes that support balanced workloads, healthy collaboration, and lasting success.
* Develop detailed documentation for internal and external partners—such as design checklists, guidelines, and templates.
* Guide the identity and mission of the team in collaboration with studio leadership.
* Contribute to game design efforts when appropriate.##

What You’ll Bring :
* Minimum 3 years of experience in managing creative talent in game development.
* Dedicated drive for fostering and growing design talent.
* Compassion, appreciation, and a deep understanding of people.
* Self-motivated curiosity, active listening, and a diverse toolbox of leadership skills.
* Positive, energetic, and articulate communication to improve on D&D's shared vision.
* Familiarity with Dungeons & Dragons and game design.
** We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
* Health & Wellness:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Time Off to Recharge:
Paid Vacation & Holidays
* Financial Well-being:
Generous 401(k) Match
* Life & Family Support:
Paid Parental Leave
* Giving Back:
Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
* Level Up Your

Skills:

Tuition Reimbursement
* Exclusive Perks:
Product Discounts & More!#Wizards
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