Trading Card Game Developer

Are you an elite Flesh and Blood player with a deep understanding of competitive TCGs? Legend Story Studios is seeking a skilled and passionate Trading Card Game Developer to help shape the future of Flesh and Blood. In this key role, you'll work alongside cross-functional teams to contribute to the design, development, and testing of new Flesh and Blood products, ensuring that every feature aligns with our vision and the player experience.

You'll provide critical feedback, create frameworks for concept development, and help balance the game to enhance its competitive integrity. Your expertise will directly shape the future of Flesh and Blood, driving innovation while ensuring it remains true to the game's strategic depth.

If you're ready to leave your mark on one of the world's most dynamic TCGs, collaborate with passionate industry leaders, and help elevate Flesh and Blood, apply now to join Legend Story Studios

Key Responsibilities:

• Playtesting & Feedback: Participate in structured playtest sessions using prototype products, providing constructive feedback on gameplay mechanics, balance, and player experience.
• Game Design & Balance: Contribute to the creation of game design concepts, ensuring that game features are both innovative and balanced. Exercise strong judgment in evaluating game balance and propose potential solutions for improvement.
• Visual & Conceptual Tools: Develop visual aids, frameworks, and documentation that support the communication of game development concepts and design principles.
• Collaboration: Regularly collaborate with the Design, Rules, and OP teams to ensure a cohesive product development process. Provide valuable insights and feedback from a player-centric perspective.
• Player Strategy Analysis: Analyze and document dominant strategies within the competitive landscape, identifying key tactics employed by top-tier players.
• Player Behavior Insight: Demonstrate an understanding of the behaviors and tendencies of elite player groups, adapting game features to enhance engagement and satisfaction.
• Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all product details and internal discussions until public release. Refrain from using confidential information for personal or financial gain.

Required Experience, Skills, and Attributes:

• Competitive Experience: A top-tier player in Flesh and Blood, with multiple top 8 finishes at the Pro Tour and World Championship levels.
• In-Depth TCG Knowledge: Deep understanding of the mechanics, strategies, and competitive ecosystems of Flesh and Blood and other various TCGs. Proven success in the highest competitive tiers of these games.
• Organized Play Insight: Comprehensive knowledge of how Organized Play (OP) impacts the broader TCG experience, including its role in fan engagement and product sales.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively to internal teams.
• Judgment & Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in problem-solving scenarios, with a proactive approach to identifying issues and proposing solutions.
• Initiative & Self-Motivation: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Mental Fortitude & Growth: A drive to win, coupled with the maturity to reflect on losses, learn from them, and share those learnings with colleagues to foster growth and improvement.
• Confidentiality: Must demonstrate the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Nice to Have:

• Professional Experience: 0-3 years of experience in game development, with a focus on TCGs or related areas in competitive game design.
• Digital Literacy:Strong digital literacy is preferred, with familiarity in tools such as Slack, , and other project management platforms.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in multiple languages is preferred, particularly in regions where TCGs are actively played and developed.

Restrictions:

• Game Developers are not eligible to participate in any professional-level Organized Play (OP) while employed at the company and for a period of one year following the termination of their employment agreement.
• These roles are full time 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.