JOSH M MITCHELL
GAME DESIGN LEADER
About Me
My name is Josh and I’m a Game Design Manager specializing in systems, live service, and cross-discipline leadership. Over the last 13+ years I’ve worked across multiple studios and global brands, helping teams build thoughtful player experiences across PC and console.
I lead by transforming problems into clear design intent, collaborating across disciplines, and supporting designers through mentorship and structured feedback. I love sitting at the intersection between creative, production, and technical teams and helping bridge communication.
Leadership Approach
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• Collaborative and player-focused
• Clear on goals and constraints
• Empathetic and feedback-driven
• Intentional about documentation and alignment
• Comfortable in ambiguity and change
What I'm Interested In
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• Live-service systems and player trust
• Digital + physical product ecosystems (TCG/Tabletop)
• Brand adaptation across cultures and markets
• Team development and coaching
• Reward structures and engagement mechanics
Outside of work I enjoy tabletop games, gardening, and spending time with my family and our (very opinionated) dog. I’m based in the Seattle area and open to new leadership opportunities.
Extra Lore
I fell in love with games at an early age and did my first bit of design work when I was around 8 ...by changing the rules of the board game on the back of a Trix cereal box!
I put myself through college while working 4 part-time jobs and in 2012 graduated with honors, game design degree in hand.
Fast forward more than a decade and I’ve contributed to BAFTA-winning and globally recognized live service games, helping teams build sustainable systems and player-focused experiences enjoyed by millions of players across PC and console.
LET'S TALK!
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