TRPG Publishing Lead (GameDev)

TL;DR

TRPG Publishing Lead (GameDev): Ensuring that externally produced D&D content meets the creative, brand, and quality standards while benefiting from the unique strengths of partners. Focus on translating Product Architect briefs into clear partner direction, driving schedules and gates, and ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and at D&D quality.

Location: Hybrid, requiring three days a week in our Renton, WA office

Salary: $132,700.00 to $227,200.00

Company

hirify.global connects people around the world through play and imagination.

What you will do

• Serve as the creative lead for externally developed D&D content.
• Act as a creative liaison between external partners and internal Wizards teams.
• Lead end-to-end execution for multiple external projects.
• Own planning, forecasting, and management of external content development budgets.
• Contribute to broader franchise discussions about content strategy and audience needs.

Requirements

• Significant experience in creative leadership within games, publishing, entertainment, or transmedia storytelling.
• Proven success working with external partners or vendors on premium creative content.
• Strong understanding of narrative, worldbuilding, and visual storytelling principles.
• Demonstrated ability to give clear, constructive creative feedback.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with design, art, narrative, brand, and production teams.

Nice to have

• Deep familiarity with Dungeons & Dragons, tabletop RPGs, or adjacent fantasy IPs.
• Experience with franchise or licensed properties.
• Experience managing creative budgets and making cost/quality tradeoffs for externally developed content.

Culture & Benefits

• 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