Game Design Manager, TCG

Fantasy Flight Games (FFG) is a pioneering publisher of hobby board and card games, including trademarked Living Card Games. Established in 1995, FFG has earned a reputation for its epic themes, immersive gameplay, and top-level components. Many of FFG's most popular titles are based on beloved licenses such as Star Wars, Marvel, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, and George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. In addition, FFG has its own iconic universes such as Arkham Horror Files, Terrinoth Legends, and Twilight Imperium. Throughout the course of the studio's rich history, FFG has published games in over thirty languages and distributed to more than fifty territories. Fantasy Flight Games is a subsidiary of Paris-based Asmodee Group, a leading global publisher of tabletop games.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, TCG the Game Design Manager brings general studio, TCG, and industry knowledge to the vertical leadership team. They are responsible for managing the game designers of the TCG Design + Development team. They help ensure that each team member has the proper bandwidth to support assigned projects, while also providing individualized career development, coaching, and encouragement.

Additionally, the Game Design Manager is considered the central point of contact for the TCG Design + Development team, ensuring that information is being delivered to the team from vertical leadership meetings, studio-wide initiatives, and asmodee direction, while also delivering individual or team concerns back to those meetings or leadership teams.

What will your role involve

• Track the progress of all TCG game design and development-related vertical projects.
• Manage day-to-day tasks of TCG game designers and developers.
• Reallocate assignments and responsibilities of the TCG Design + Development team as needed.
• Provide motivational support, coaching, and encouragement to TCG game designers and developers.
• Innovate processes and training to streamline the vertical and support the TCG Design + Development team.
• Playtest and review TCG products with staff to ensure milestones are met and quality is upheld.
• Ensure internal and external TCG product playtesting procedures are efficient and effective.
• Communicate needs and maintain strong working relationships with other teams, both within and beyond the vertical (Organized Play, Marketing, Licensing, Art, Graphic Design, Production, etc.).
• Maintain good working relationships with various licensors, partners, and freelancers.
• All other assignments as required by management.

What do you bring

Position Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Excellent project management skills - must be able to manage multiple projects and milestones.
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.
• Strong knowledge of TCG game design and development processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven, high-energy environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong social skills used to yield results, build relationships with Asmodee partners, and foster a creative environment.

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Three to five years in a leadership/management capacity.
• Experience working in tabletop game design and development, with TCG experience preferred.

Hesitant to apply because you don't have all the experience or qualifications listed? Let us decide! The right candidate doesn't always match up perfectly on paper. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences bring fresh ideas and innovation to our team. If you're passionate about this role and believe your unique background and skills could contribute to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!

Why join us

• 22 Days of PTO Annually
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Competitive 401K Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility & Family Building Benefits
• Legal & Identity Theft Support
• 2 Paid Volunteer Days Off
• Flexible & Hybrid Schedules
• Extensive Game Discounts
• $250 Annually in Game Bucks
• Career Growth & Development
• Mental Health Programs
• Virtual Healthcare Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

At asmodee, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as generous paid time off and hybrid schedules to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide a competitive total rewards and compensation package, with several benefits listed below.

Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, market conditions and specific work location. Base Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000.

Our Commitment

asmodee's purpose is Bringing People Together. To us that means all kinds of people, no matter their perceived differences.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to show up as their full and authentic selves. We seek to support our diverse community of players by creating representative gaming experiences that celebrate a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. Diversity and Inclusion fuels our creativity and promotes internal and external equity which allows us to continue in our efforts to bring people together around the game table. Games are for everyone.