Product Architect - Dungeons & Dragons

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Date: Nov 11, 2024

Location: Renton, Washington, US

Company: Hasbro

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!

 

The Product Architect for Dungeons & Dragons plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the world's most iconic tabletop roleplaying game. This role balances creative vision and game design knowledge with business objectives to create commercially successful products by working collaboratively with design, engineering, and marketing teams, and will own the comprehensive product vision and execution from conception to release.

Ready to level up D&D by creating and leading innovative products that enhance our player's experiences and continue to grow our passionate community? Consider embarking on this epic quest to shape D&D's future!

What You'll Do:

  • Conceptualize and drive all Dungeons & Dragons TRPG products in collaboration with game design and engineering teams, with a particular focus on innovating our playable content for digital platforms, top-of-funnel new player experiences, and exciting co-created releases featuring external IP.
  • Build product value across expressions and channels, with an eye towards enhancing platform-specific differentiated value for digital tools and virtual tabletops.
  • Own and lead the product gating process for all major content releases.
  • Participate in playtests and analyze market trends, player feedback, and gameplay data to inform product decisions and strategic direction.
  • Develop and maintain product roadmaps and long-term strategies for the growth and evolution of D&D gaming content.
  • Work closely with the game design and engineering teams to ensure new mechanics, player options, worldbuilding, and other gameplay elements align with overall product and portfolio goals.
  • Consistently communicate product vision and rationale to team members across the organization.
  • Stay informed about competitor products and industry trends to maintain D&D's position as the world's leading role-playing game.

What You'll Bring:

  • Solid knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons and the RPG category, including digital platforms.
  • 3+ years of experience of successful embedded product development within a gaming studio environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Understanding of data analytics and its application to game design and product development.
  • Knowledge of intellectual property management and licensing.
  • Understanding of inclusive design principles to create products that appeal to a diverse player base.

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

  • Starting Pay Range: $ 122,020
  • Pay Range End: $ 204,850

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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