Narrative Designer - Contract

Hasbro · Renton, Washington, United States

We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.

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 creative writer who loves the intersection of game mechanics and flavor? Can you write art briefs and dive deep into one of the worlds biggest IPs, while keeping your head in both the Fun and the Future of gaming? The Magic Studio has an exciting opportunity for a Narrative Designer on our Magic team!

Magic produces multiple set releases and thousands of cards per year, and we are a high-talent, welcoming team seeking someone who is a curious, adaptable, and creative team member to bring their robust writing, collaborative communication, and game design skills to the team!

What You'll Do:

Write a high volume of art briefs.
Provide timely feedback to art directors about illustrations, including mechanical relevance and continuity concerns for characters and lore.
Coordinate with Creative Set Leads to ensure goals for card sets are represented in art briefs and final illustrations.

What You'll Bring:

High-level writing skills. and professional writing experience, particularly in a visually-related field such as comics writing or screenwriting.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
A bias toward action and eagerness to iterate on ideas collaboratively.
A passion for using feedback and data to better inform the work.
A developed perspective on inclusive storytelling.
Knowledge of TCGs/Magic: The Gathering rules and gameplay

Nice to Have:

Game design or background in art is a plus

Additional Details:

Please note that this is a temporary assignment providing services to Wizards through an external staffing agency. If you are selected for this assignment, you will be employed by Workwell as a W2 employee and will not be an employee of Wizards.

Employment Type: Contingent Worker
Location: Hybrid
Duration: 3 months with possibility to extend to 12 months

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

Starting Pay Range: $46/hour
Pay Range End: $50/hour

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

Workwell offers US based Wizards temporary workers 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

Benefits listed below are for Full Time employees, the benefits listed above is for our contingent workers.

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Pay Range

$46—$50 USD

Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:

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Time Off to Recharge
Financial Well-being
Life & Family Support
Volunteer and Community Initiatives
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