Game Design Copywriter

At Hasbro we’re changing the face of play and entertainment. We’re looking for people who want to explore, experiment and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture of community, passion, integrity, creativity and inclusion has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative and highly committed individuals for 90+ years and we believe the best if yet to come.

The Hasbro Gaming Preschool Team is looking to add a creative, collaborative, and self-motivated Game Design Writer to our rockstar team! In this role, you would be tasked with crafting on-brand copy as part of the Preschool Gaming Product Design team. This would include writing package copy, game rules, and card content. You would work with an outstanding cross-functional team of Graphic Designers, Product Designers, Engineers, Project Managers and Marketers to bring new, exciting games to market. We hope to add a member to our team who loves games as much as we do!

A day in the life of a Preschool Game Design Writer…

• Leading the Game Design Writing focus for the Preschool Games Team

• Driving Game Design Writing deliverables to meet all product development timelines.

• Build compelling and on-brand packaging copy, including names and taglines

• Working closely and aligning with cross-functional team partners, including game design, marketing, engineering, branding, graphic design and project management

• Develop themes, story, and tone to drive narrative-based game experiences and brand stories

• Collaborate with Game Designers to develop, test, and refine gameplay and then craft accurate, accessible game rules and reference material

• Create humorous, consumer-centric card content, including researching and managing editorial and legal/PR review

• Collaborate with graphic designers to produce on-trend, on-brand packaging, unboxing experiences, and communication

• Be an active, creative member of a cross-functional team, participating in product brainstorms, approval meetings, and status meetings

• Reviewing copy in artwork and communicating revisions clearly and accurately to graphic designers

• Be prepared for the unexpected, have fun every day, and of course, play lots of games!

What you’ll bring…

• Leadership skills with a self-starter mind set

• Ability to verbally communicate and collaborate well with others in a corporate environment

• Demonstrated creative writing and storytelling talent

• Solid technical and editorial skills

• The ability to pair copy with visual elements

• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills

• The aptitude and flexibility to pivot quickly in a fast-paced, collaborative, lively environment

• The ability to work independently, collaboratively, or as a project lead

• Proven time/project management skills with ability to multi-task

• Outstanding attention to detail and dedication to accuracy

• Curiosity and a motivation to learn

• A love of games!

• Bachelors of Arts in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Communications, or equivalent related experience required

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a copy writing or editorial position in consumer products, magazine/book publishing, or related fields

• Knowledge of information design is a plus

Hasbro’s world-class brands and talented people are our greatest assets. One of the ways we invest in you is through a competitive and contemporary benefits package. Your particular benefits package will depend on your position, location, local legal requirements and years with the company. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Half-day Fridays year round, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Team Hasbro Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Toy Discounts and more!

Hasbro 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.