Innovation Designer - New Player Growth

The role

You will design and prototype new physical, digital, and connected products to help new players discover and learn Magic. You will turn ideas into tangible concepts through light game design, rapid prototyping, and player testing.

What you will do

• Design and prototype new physical, digital, and connected products.
• Apply game design principles to develop gameplay concepts, learning experiences, rules, content structures, and new modes of play.
• Explore product forms, play patterns, partnerships, and occasions to introduce Magic to new audiences.
• Improve introductory and acquisition-focused products.
• Turn player needs and business opportunities into testable concepts, prototypes, and pilot experiences.
• Plan and facilitate playtests.
• Observe player behavior, gather feedback, and revise designs.
• Design experiences that help new players feel capable and connect with others.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess feasibility and define requirements.
• Present concepts, prototypes, findings, and recommendations to cross-functional teams and senior leaders.

Required qualifications

• Experience in game design, product design, UX design, innovation, or a related creative field.
• A portfolio or examples showing how you developed, tested, and improved concepts through an iterative design process.
• Ability to create prototypes that communicate an idea and generate useful player feedback.
• Graphic design skills and the ability to create clear, compelling visual presentations, prototypes, and design materials.
• Experience presenting ideas and facilitating productive discussions with groups, including cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
• Understanding of game systems, player motivation, learning design, or interactive experiences.
• Experience working with partners across creative, technical, research, and business disciplines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to share the vision of design choices to varied audiences.
• Empathy for new players and curiosity about the barriers that affect learning, participation, and belonging.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of and passion for Magic: The Gathering, or experience with similarly complex games and systems

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well-being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
• Learning & Development
• Exclusive Perks

About the company

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast are a team of creators, storytellers, and innovators who reimagine iconic brands to create experiences through the magic of play.