Associate Game Developer Full Time NEW

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Game Development and/or Design or a closely related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with TCG/CCG style games.
• 5+ years of experience with tabletop gaming.
• Passion for tabletop gaming with an extensive TCG background.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with keen attention to detail.
• Team Collaboration skills to be able to work in a professional, team-based environment.
• Superior interpersonal, leadership, negotiating, consulting, presentation, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the Microsoft 365 suite (advanced expertise with Excel)
• Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment when needed.
• Hands on, energetic and motivated self-starter.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on behalf of Upper Deck

Nice To Haves

• Mathematics experience is also a plus.
• Professional experience in the tabletop gaming industry is a plus
• The ability to create and maintain complex Microsoft Excel spreadsheets is a plus.
• General Pop Culture knowledge and interest is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes and manages the development of current and future TCG/CCG products meeting Upper Deck defined requirements.
• Identifies the collectable and non-collectable drivers of a TCG including the pack opening experience, rarity structures, card technologies, and overall vibes of opening a fun pack of cards.
• Develops product P&L documentation to ensure that a product stays within budget and is profitable at launch.
• Determines and reports on the driving factors for any IP they oversee.
• May be asked to take a leading role in all aspects of development for a particular product line.
• Researches, anticipates, identifies, and capitalizes on TCG/CCG industry trends and value drivers.
• Works with the respective Sales and Brand teams to design a wide range of products for large and small distribution channels including private label programs, premiums and promotional items, direct marketing campaigns, mass market and limited-edition programs.
• Suggests new categories and products for TCG/CCG lines to maximize consumer demand.
• Ensures that a product is built considering quality and compliance standards.
• Works closely with the Operation and Production teams to minimize manufacturing errors and delivery slippage.
• Provide input into Marketing/Advertising/PR campaigns as requested.
• Helps manage and maintain the accuracy of product documentation and communicates and changes throughout the organization.
• Keeps team members up to date with ranging developments for TCG/CCG initiatives acting as a liaison with other departments.
• Provides initial directions on component layout and art design.
• Collaborates with outside parties by understanding all aspects of the design and production process.
• May be asked to participate in live streams for various Upper Deck social media outlets to interact with collectors and the community.