Tabletop Game Designer

Goliath

Tabletop Game Designer developing innovative tabletop games for Goliath, an international toy and game manufacturer. Creating prototypes, testing gameplay, refining mechanics, and guiding concepts through production.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeDallas • Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in board game development, including the ability to transform early-stage ideas into engaging prototypes through effective playtesting and iteration. Strong organizational and project management skills are essential for managing multiple projects while incorporating stakeholder feedback and consumer insights.

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Board Game DevelopmentGameplay MechanicsPrototyping and PlaytestingProject ManagementConsumer Insights

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Hard Skills

Game DesignProduct DevelopmentToy DevelopmentDocumentationInstruction Manual LayoutsGame PrototypingIterationMarket ResearchGameplay AnalysisCreative Direction

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAutonomous WorkFeedback Incorporation

Industry Keywords

PlaytestingConsumer TestingGame ExperienceCreative BrainstormingCultural TrendsEntertainment TrendsCompetitive AnalysisGame ComponentsGame FormatsGame Construction Innovations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Invent and develop original games across multiple categories using ideas from internal teams, inventors, licensors, external partners, consumer insights, and emerging trends
Turn early-stage ideas into engaging, accessible, and commercially viable prototypes
Manage multiple projects from concept through weekly iteration, documentation, final development, and production handoff
Plan and facilitate playtesting with internal teams and target consumers, translating feedback and observed behavior into actionable improvements
Write clear, engaging, audience-appropriate instructions and develop instruction-manual layouts informed by consumer testing
Present concepts, prototypes, playtest findings, and recommendations; incorporate stakeholder feedback while protecting the integrity of the game experience
Develop gameplay talking points and confidently demonstrate games for internal teams, licensors, and other partners
Plan and lead structured team brainstorms, providing creative direction and documentation to move the strongest ideas into development
Research social, cultural, entertainment, toy, and gaming trends; evaluate current, historical, and competitive games to identify innovations and market opportunities
Attend trade shows, conventions, inventor events, and industry gatherings to find inspiration, research products, and identify potential inventors and partners
Maintain a strong working knowledge of current and historical board games, gameplay mechanics, formats, materials, components, and construction innovations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional experience in board game development, game design, product development, toy development, or a closely related creative field
Demonstrated ability to develop a game from an early-stage idea through prototyping, playtesting, iteration, and final documentation
Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, player psychology, pacing, balance, accessibility, and age-appropriate design
Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain gameplay clearly and concisely
Experience planning, conducting, and documenting structured playtests
Ability to turn qualitative consumer observations into specific, actionable improvements
Excellent organizational and project-management abilities, including the capacity to manage several projects with shifting timelines and priorities
Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and move projects forward with minimal supervision
Comfortable giving, receiving, evaluating, and incorporating constructive feedback
A portfolio of published games, prototypes, instructions, or other relevant game-development work

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with company matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you covered
Life insurance
Flexible spending and health savings accounts to manage your healthcare costs
Paid time off to recharge when you need it
Join a fun, dynamic and creative industry—working with toys and games brings its own rewards