Job OverviewThis Game Rules Specialist role draws on your deep Magic rules expertise and ability to envision everything the game was, is, and can be. Part technical writer, part game designer, and part advisor, this role is unlike any other job. As a member of our vibrant and collaborative Rules Management team, you'll serve as a bridge between game designers, editors, and engineers so new cards and mechanics work cleanly on every platform and in every format. Players love reading new Magic cards, and you play a crucial role in what awaits them!
Location and Work ArrangementThis role is based at our Renton, Washington office and follows a hybrid schedule designed to support in-person collaboration. Employees are expected to work onsite on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with the flexibility to work remotely or onsite on Mondays and Fridays.
What You'll Do- Build tomorrow's Magic rules today. Ensure new ideas work within the existing rules wherever possible, and amend existing rules or write new ones to support novel and ambitious designs.
- Collaborate with design, editorial, and digital teams. Support constant innovation, answering questions about how cards work and how they could work differently to support both paper and digital play.
- Manage and lead digital reviews. Partner with game designers and digital developers, advocating for inventive and fun solutions to complex problems.
- Educate our players. Write and update the official documents and articles that keep our players in the know.
- Steward Magic's past, present, and future. Maintain the Oracle database and Comprehensive Rules, and build accurate and detailed documentation to support future game mechanics.
What You'll Bring- 3+ years of experience in technical writing, game rules writing, technical game design, or similar in a professional setting.
- Professional-level knowledge of the Magic Comprehensive Rules and card templates, demonstrated via Magic event experience, rules-related content creation, or other comparable experience or certifications.
- A proven ability to present technical material in plain language that's easy to understand.
- Positive, engaging, and clear communication skills, with experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve a shared vision.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity, with a constant appetite for knowledge. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Self-motivated curiosity, active listening, and a diverse toolbox of leadership skills.
- Compassion, empathy, and a deep understanding of people.
What Sets You Apart- Experience judging Professional Rules Enforcement Level Magic events.
- Familiarity with Smartsheet, Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel), and/or Confluence.
- Bilingual in Japanese a plus.
Pay Range$89,700-$149,400 USD
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
