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Principal Game Designer, Trading Card Games (TCG)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expFanatics TCG is a new trading card game business under the Fanatics Collectibles family, focusing on creating the best TCG studio and games. The Principal Game Designer will serve as the technical and systems design authority, translating creative vision into game mechanics while mentoring other designers and ensuring the game's long-term health.
Casino
Responsibilities
Design and evolve core game systems, rules, and resource models
Lead set-level and mechanic design for major releases
Own balance philosophy, playtesting frameworks, and iteration processes
Partner with Live Ops and Data to support ongoing gameplay health
Mentor senior and mid-level designers and set design standards
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years of professional game or TCG design experience
Shipped experience on at least one successful card or competitive game
Deep expertise in systems design and balance for live games
Experience designing for both initial launch and long-term live support
Strong systems thinking and analytical problem-solving
Ability to simplify complex mechanics into elegant designs
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative mindset across creative and technical teams
Company
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase