Fanatics

Game Designer - TCG

Fanatics$98K — $123K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of professional game or TCG design experience.
  • Understanding of game mechanics and design principles.
  • Ability to translate creative vision into actionable game systems.
  • Experience with rules creation and resource management for games.
  • Collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and evolve core game systems, rules, and resource models.
  • Contribute to set-level and mechanic design for major releases.
  • Implement feedback from playtesting to refine game features.
  • Collaborate with artists and developers to ensure cohesive gameplay experience.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform design decisions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) plan with company match for retirement savings.
  • Generous paid time off policy, including vacation and holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Team-building activities and a collaborative work environment.
Full Job Description
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 franchises that live across tabletop, digital, community, and culture. We're looking for the most skilled and passionate talent in the games industry and beyond to help us create the best trading card games in the world.

Who We're Looking For

As a Game Designer, you'll join the game design group for Fanatics Collectibles' trading card games. This role translates creative vision into durable mechanics, rules, and formats while shaping the long-term health of the game.

Responsibilities
  • Design and evolve core game systems, rules, and resource models
  • Contribute to set-level and mechanic design for major releases

Qualifications & Experience
  • 1-3 years of professional game or TCG design experience

Location

All employees of Fanatics TCG are expected to be onsite in our Seattle office five days per week.

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to Seattle and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Seattle Salary Range

$98,900-$123,050 USD

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About Fanatics

Fanatics is a leading retailer of licensed sports merchandise. The company was founded in 1995 and has grown to become the largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise in the world. Fanatics offers a wide range of products, including jerseys, hats, and other apparel, as well as collectibles and memorabilia. The company has partnerships with all major sports leagues and teams, as well as with individual athletes. Fanatics is committed to providing a seamless shopping experience for its customers and has invested heavily in technology and logistics to ensure fast and reliable delivery.
Learn more about Fanatics
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1995

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