Associate Game Designer - DD

This role is based in Renton, WA and follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office collaboration Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.

Conceptualize, design, and develop portions of D&D products—especially discrete game elements such as monsters, magic items, and spells—with guidance from project leads.

Analyze and incorporate player feedback to craft outstanding game content

Assist in preparing products for publication

Contribute to design documentation and research

Help review material for game balance, clarity, consistency, and player enjoyment

Brainstorm themes, stories, encounters, and discrete game design elements to drive narrative-based gameplay experiences

Participate as an active, creative member of a cross-functional team, contributing ideas in brainstorms, playtests, and meetings alongside artists, designers, editors, and producers

At least 1 year of experience in tabletop game design, including both narrative and rules design

Ability to consistently translate designs from ideas to final implementation

Comfort working in shared documentation systems (e.g., Confluence) and version-controlled design environments

Strong creative writing, storytelling, and technical design skills

Strong familiarity with Dungeons & Dragons and proficiency in the fifth edition rules

Strong collaboration and communication skills

A deep understanding of Dungeons & Dragons game mechanics, balance considerations, and modular design structures