Data Designer- Contract/Temporary

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 game designer that lives and breathes Dungeons & Dragons?

We’re seeking an analytical, hardworking, and engaging Data Designer (Contract/Temporary) to join our team building the future of Dungeons & Dragons' digital play experience! This role will be part of our internal design team, digesting large interconnected feature sets into their constituent parts, filling out the data in Unreal, and writing documentation used in development and testing. Applicants should be enthusiastic about diving into the minutia of rules interactions, enjoy finding connections in game features, and ready to immerse themselves in the work of digitizing the world's greatest role-playing game.

What you'll do:

• Master the Arcane: Collaborate with designers and developers to flesh out content, bringing a deep understanding of tabletop game rules.
• Explore Dungeons: Build up and maintain detailed documentation for features, leaving no pathways unexplored.
• Min-max Systems: Implement content using the systems that already exist while also planting seeds for future improvements.
• Lead the Way: Own the integration of the content into our data format from initial breakdown of the rules to final testing. Help QA understand how these systems work and what they need to do to fully test them.
• Join the Party: Regularly play the game, providing constructive feedback and suggestions to other members of the team.

What you'll bring:

• Proven ability as a game maker in a professional capacity.
• At least 1 completed professional project with responsibilities including programming, designing, or testing.
• Deep knowledge of gameplay logic. Familiarity with data structures and general programming concepts.
• Experience with Dungeons & Dragons / TTRPG design and a drive to keep updated with the latest trends in the industry.
• Strong analytical skills and a love for efficient problem solving.
• Positive, direct, collaborative communication to improve our shared vision.
• Flexible, adaptable approach with a constant appetite for new knowledge and experiences.
• Self-motivated, able to dig deep into a feature and find all of the hidden problems, but also knows when to ask for mentorship or help.

Bonus Modifiers:

• Experience with Unreal game engines.
• Ability to script and manipulate data with code.
• Understanding of UX concepts and ability to build flow charts.

Additional Details:

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Wizards through an external staffing partner. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by Eastridge and will not be an employee of Wizards.

• Employment Type: Contractor/Temporary
• Location: Fully Remote
• Duration: 6 months with possibility for an extension to 12 months
• Pay Range: $20-48/hour

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the hourly pay range for this role.

Eastridge offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Sick Leave (variable based on location)
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Wizards is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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.

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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