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Associate Narrative Designer, Magic: The Gathering

1 Month ago • 1-2 Years • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design • Game Design • $67,725 PA - $110,600 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Associate Narrative Designer at Wizards of the Coast, you'll contribute to the creation of Magic: The Gathering sets. Responsibilities include writing art briefs, providing feedback on illustrations, collaborating with Creative Leads on creative goals, participating in worldbuilding and game design, writing card names and flavor text, and contributing to playtesting. You'll work on multiple set releases and thousands of cards annually, requiring strong writing, communication, and game design skills. The role demands creativity, adaptability, and a deep understanding of Magic: The Gathering rules and lore, along with a passion for inclusive storytelling within varied IPs.
Must have:
  • 1-2 years experience in creative field
  • Proactive communication & organization
  • Love for media, sci-fi, fantasy & fiction
  • Passion for collaborative iteration
  • Knowledge of TCGs/MTG rules & gameplay
  • Art brief writing
  • Feedback on illustrations
  • Worldbuilding & game design
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation Time & Holidays
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Volunteer Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Product Discounts

Job Details

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

 

Are you a creative writer who loves the intersection of game mechanics and flavor? Can you write art briefs and dive deep into some of the worlds biggest IPs and Magic, while keeping your head in both the Fun and the Future of gaming? The Magic Studio has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Narrative Designer, Magic: The Gathering!

 

Magic produces multiple set releases and thousands of cards per year, and we are a high-talent, welcoming team seeking someone who is a curious, adaptable, and creative team member to bring their robust writing, collaborative communication, and game design skills to the team!

 

What You'll Do:

  • Writes a baseline volume of art briefs.
  • Provides timely feedback to art directors about illustrations, including mechanical relevance and continuity concerns for characters and lore.
  • Coordinates with set Creative Leads to support the realization of creative goals in art briefs and final illustrations.
  • Participates in worldbuilding and game design brainstorms, contributes to team discussions, tackles delegated vision work tasks from Creative Leads.
  • Writes card names and flavor text.
  • Participates in playtests for assigned sets and in studio-wide playtests.

 

What You'll Bring:

  • At least one to two years working experience in a creative field or equivalent education. (writing assessment required)
  • Proactive communication and organization skills.
  • A deep love for media, pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy and fiction.
  • A bias toward action and eagerness to iterate on ideas collaboratively.
  • A passion for using feedback and data to better inform the work.
  • A developed perspective on inclusive storytelling within a variety of IPs.
  • Knowledge of TCGs/Magic: The Gathering rules and gameplay.

 

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

  • Starting Pay Range: $67,725
  • Pay Range End: $110,600

 

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.

 

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

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Hasbro is a leading toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through toys, consumer products, gaming and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.

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