Producer (TTRPGs)

Snowbright Studio is seeking a Producer to manage the creation of Cozy Companion magazine and other TTRPG products. This is a remote position that reports to Snowbright’s CEO. This role is intended to be hired as a 20+ hour per week part-time role with the option to increase to full-time status (40 hours per week).

About Snowbright
Snowbright Studio is an award-winning LGBTQ+ game studio dedicated to creating heartwarming games for people of all backgrounds. Founded in 2019, Snowbright is known for creating uniquely memorable, high quality playful experiences and games along with an impact-driven mission to make the world a better place. Our company’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Venture Beat, and the Associated Press. Our studio’s games have won and been nominated for multiple awards, including Teatime Adventures (2022 Origins Finalist for Best RPG), ink (2023 Tabletop Awards Finalist for RPG of the Year), and Cozy Companion (2024 Origins Award Winner for Best Writing). Our game studio (2023 Tabletop Awards Finalist for Studio of the Year) and leadership team (2023 Games for Change Vanguard Award Winner) have been recognized for their work as well. As we head into our sixth year, Snowbright is as committed as ever to pushing the boundaries of gaming as we create worlds where all can feel seen and welcome.

Scope of Role
This role will manage the creation of new issues of Snowbright’s award-winning cozy games and fiction magazine, Cozy Companion, and other TTRPG products. Please be aware that Snowbright has a firm policy against the use of generative AI for creative processes. Do not apply to this role if you are unable to perform this job without the use of ChatGPT and similar tools.

Essential Qualifications

  • Prior experience publishing TTRPG books or similar products

  • Project management experience and the ability to meet deadlines

  • Past experience hiring and managing contractors (both writers and artists)

  • A passion for Snowbright’s catalog of games and tabletop RPGs in general

  • High attention to detail with a love for print media product design

  • Kindness, empathy, and a desire to make the world a better place through play and games

  • A desire to collaborate with a primarily LGBTQ+, disability-friendly, and neurodiverse team

  • United States citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

  • A background in writing, art, and/or editing

  • Familiarity with best practices in accessibility for publications

  • Excited to push boundaries in the TTRPG field

  • Experience working tabletop conventions (PAX, Gen Con, Origins, etc.)

  • Ability to manage project budgets and finances

  • Prior experience at a TTRPG studio

  • Willingness to hear extensive details about your coworkers’ pets

Responsibilities
This role is laser focused on producing new TTRPG and magazine content at Snowbright, taking each book from concept to completion. During a week, you might find yourself doing the following tasks:

  • Outlining a new issue, starting with a theme and planning out feature sections (20%)

  • Scouting new artists and writers (15%)

  • Providing feedback on incoming art and writing (45%)

  • Contributing content to the issue (20%)

Compensation

  • The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $22 - $32 per hour

  • If moved to a full-time role, the anticipated salary band for this role is $45,000 - $65,000

Benefits
Full-time employees at Snowbright receive the following benefits:

  • Healthcare coverage (Anthem, 80% employer contribution)

  • Vision and Dental coverage (80% employer contribution)

  • Life Insurance (100% employer contribution)

  • Unlimited Sick Leave

  • 64 hours of Personal Leave per year

  • 23 days of paid holidays per year, including Thanksgiving and Winter Break periods

  • Snowbright swag and games

Application Form
For full consideration, apply by January 26th.