Board Game Developer (Tabletop Games)

Location: Hybrid in Dallas, Texas, or Seattle, Washington, United States

Company

hirify.global is an international manufacturer and distributor of toys and games operating in 15 countries and reaching more than 100 countries worldwide.

What you will do

• Invent and develop original tabletop games across preschool, kids, family, party, crime and mystery, light strategy, and licensed categories.
• Turn early-stage ideas into accessible, engaging, and commercially viable prototypes.
• Manage multiple projects from concept through weekly iteration, documentation, final development, and production handoff.
• Plan, facilitate, and document playtests with internal teams and target consumers, converting observations into actionable improvements.
• Write clear game instructions, develop instruction-manual layouts, and present concepts, prototypes, findings, and recommendations.
• Research game, toy, entertainment, social, and cultural trends and identify innovations, market opportunities, inventors, and external partners.

Requirements

• Professional experience in board game development, game design, product development, toy development, or a closely related creative field.
• Demonstrated ability to take a game from an early-stage idea through prototyping, playtesting, iteration, and final documentation.
• Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, player psychology, pacing, balance, accessibility, and age-appropriate design.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to explain gameplay clearly and concisely.
• Experience planning, conducting, and documenting structured playtests and translating qualitative consumer observations into improvements.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, autonomy, sound judgment, and a portfolio of published games, prototypes, instructions, or relevant development work.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fun, dynamic, and creative toys and games industry.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Paid time off.