Game Designer (TTRPG)

BEFORE YOU APPLY: Please read the compensation information at the bottom of the page!
OVERVIEW
We are looking for a game designer who can provide support in the development of a high fantasy TTRPG and other tabletop games, from game balancing, to character design sheets, and improving and expanding on the lore & magic of the world of Soul Atlas.
You will work within our Games Department, communicating with writers, editors, producers, and more to maintain consistency, share good ideas, and build new characters and stories during the development process.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are creating films, games, and comics - stories with soul - for our own fantasy universe (think Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, etc., but smaller - for now hehe). We started 4 years ago as a small team of folks who were initially supposed to package a TV show. Finding ourselves unwilling to sign away our IP, we decided to build out the universe ourselves to retain (creative) control. Now, 4 years later, our rag-tag band of pirates has grown to 200+ members!
Our current slate includes 3 short films (2 in active development, 1 in post production, 30min each), a comic book series (9 issues of Season 1, 45 pages/issue), and two games (one Card Game online and offline version featuring our characters and factions, and one TTRPG with one shots, campaign rules, and region expansions). We also produce music, art, and have our own in-house media marketing element and ops.
We have been working on getting greenlight, production up, worldbuilding ready, and marketing infrastructure set up. Now our task is mostly about improving the existing processes and bringing us into our first launches with financial implications (thus far, we took on some investment but have not made revenue yet - you first have to make a film to make box office).
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Balance rules, lore, and other gameplay elements to ensure a fair and fun experience for players
Design character sheets and abilities that are consistent with existing lore
Work within a realistic fantasy style, maintaining consistency with the project’s visual identity & style guide
Collaborate with other designers to ensure visual continuity where necessary
Adapt designs and concepts based on feedback from creative leadership and production needs
YOU HAVE
Proficient experience with TTRPGs and multiple systems/styles of play
Some experience with tabletop design and production, preferably in TTRPGs
Experience with writing and modifying game rules or story
Proactive attitude toward skill development and continuous improvement
Comfortable working within and adapting to a defined design style
Transparent, reliable, and responsive communication
Professional working proficiency in English
Bonus:
A love for fantastical adventures
Knowledge with tools such as Notion and Miro
Experience in other creative processes or fantasy projects
COMPENSATION DETAILS
Time Investment:
Part-time. Approximately 5-15 hours/week (flexible week on week, as we understand you may have other commitments) - you set your own boundaries and communicate your availability.
Salary:
At this point, there is no salary for anyone in our team (from the CEO to the producers to the set runner, nobody draws a salary). We instead give parts of the profit away:
Profit Participation:
We are currently in the development of a profit share/royalty system that will award everyone who is part of the project a piece of the pie without causing any upfront taxation. Upon request for an interview, we will send you a detailed breakdown so you can make a decision on whether or not you want to continue with the application. This is fundamentally an investment contract (time invested, profit participation/royalties gained), and as a result, we are happy to support any due diligence you want to undergo ahead of joining.
Thank you very much for considering the collaboration.
We hope to see you on the other side and that we grow together on these exciting projects!
All the best,
Your Soul Atlas Team

Work arrangement
Yes