Game Designer III (Card Rules)

TL;DR

Game Designer III (Card Rules, Riftbound): Design, tweak, and optimize card rules and gameplay mechanics for the Riftbound tabletop game with an accent on rules interactions, content design, and player experience. Focus on building new mechanics, improving design frameworks, evaluating rules across playstyles, and collaborating with set designers.

Location: Los Angeles Only, USA

Salary: $150,000 - $209,600 USD base + incentive compensation + equity

Company

hirify.global, developer of player-focused games like League of Legends.

What you will do

• Calibrate design expertise to target audiences and use data to identify improvements in card health and gameplay.
• Articulate solutions for rules and mechanics, collaborating to select optimal approaches.
• Evaluate and refine rules across design and execution, considering diverse player playstyles.
• Improve existing design frameworks and create new ones for Riftbound.
• Share work openly, incorporate feedback from team and players, and mentor junior designers.

Requirements

• 4+ years experience as a game designer and/or tabletop game rules manager
• Demonstrated experience working on rules for tabletop games
• Broad mechanics and content design ability

Nice to have

• Knowledge of CCGs and their features
• Experience playing or judging in CCGs
• Experience working with or playing PvP strategy games
• Experience developing a competitive or multiplayer game

Culture & Benefits

• Open PTO and flexible work schedules for work/life balance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability.
• 401k with company match, parental leave for you, spouse/partner, and children.