PRODUCT ARCHITECT, MAGIC: THE GATHERING

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 Magic: The Gathering crafts the future of the iconic strategy game by combining creative vision, customer satisfaction, and business goals. This role works closely with game design, creative, and marketing teams to build successful products, from conception to release.What You'll Do:Conceptualize and drive the family of Magic: The Gathering products, while serving as a leader across every functional department.Conceive, lead, and evangelize product vision and business requirements at all levels of the company, while building partner confidence, understanding, excitement and alignment around KSPs.Participate in playtests and analyze market trends, player feedback, and gameplay data to inform product decisions and strategic direction.Build upon previous successes and use analytics to implement a diverse range of products, taking into account customer preferences, profitability, and operational limitations to deliver extraordinary experiences.Collaborate daily with the Product Strategy Team to balance our portfolio of SKUs per release & across each year, to deliver the best customer journey.Stay informed of competitor products and industry trends to support Magic: The Gathering’s competitive advantage.What You'll Bring:5+ years in product design, game design or retail experience in Hobby channels.Deep knowledge of Magic: The Gathering and the TCG category, including digital platforms.Deep familiarity with channels, play expressions and overall, methods by which customer interact with Magic: The Gathering.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Knowledge of intellectual property management and licensing.Flexible, adaptable, creative approach with a constant thirst for knowledge.Compassion, empathy, and a deep understanding of people.Compensation Range, Currency USD: $146,540 - $244,248 USDIn 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.We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerWizards is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.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.Department:WOTC - StudioX - Product Strategy