WotC New WotC Senior Game Designer for D&D is James Haek

[Zaukrie]

Have always been a fan. Congrats!

 

[Marc Radle]

Sorry I forgot that! Which projects were they on?

James co-authored the Zobeck: Clockwork City book, and contributed to Creature Codex, and Eldritch Lairs, to name a few …

 

[Misanthrope Prime]

Hope they do a Haek of a job

 

[Eyes of Nine]

@bedir than thanks for being on top of the pronouns



I'm kind of youtube averse unless it's a YT Short - what specifically is the domain of influence for the Sr. Game Designer? In what way will Haek's work impact my table? (assuming I am playing by the rules/adventure as written lol)

 

[Minigiant]

Wow. I approve. Congrats

 

[darjr]

@bedir than thanks for being on top of the pronouns



I'm kind of youtube averse unless it's a YT Short - what specifically is the domain of influence for the Sr. Game Designer? In what way will Haek's work impact my table? (assuming I am playing by the rules/adventure as written lol)

Here is a job posting thread from 2021.

D&D 5E (2014) Thread 'Wizards is hiring a senior game designer for Dungeons & Dragons'

Nov 21, 2021

Who here is applying? Am I going to be able to say "I argued with them, nattering over minuscule ideas, over at ENWorld!"

We are seeking a Senior Game Designer to work with our design team to conceptualize and build Dungeons & Dragons products. In this role, you’ll help craft the future of D&D by designing and writing significant portions of future products, mentoring junior designers, and assisting in commissioning and managing freelance writers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, can design and write innovative and high-quality RPG material, and hit deadlines, this role...

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I think the job is focused on rules and not necessarily adventures. Though new rules in those would count.

 

[bedir than]

@bedir than thanks for being on top of the pronouns



I'm kind of youtube averse unless it's a YT Short - what specifically is the domain of influence for the Sr. Game Designer? In what way will Haek's work impact my table? (assuming I am playing by the rules/adventure as written lol)

The linked YouTube is the weekly podcast from Ghostfire where James used to work.

The Senior Designer leads an entire book project typically, with others under them or adjacent roles supporting particular elements.