Caroline Spector began her career in the role-playing game industry, starting as an editor and designer. Specific early projects are unclear but likely involved contributing to existing game lines.

Spector became known for her work on the "Shadowrun" RPG. She designed and wrote numerous sourcebooks and adventures for the game, significantly contributing to its setting and lore. Her deep understanding of cyberpunk and urban fantasy was crucial to Shadowrun's success.

Besides "Shadowrun", Spector also worked on other RPGs, contributing to various game settings and systems. The specific projects outside of Shadowrun need more investigation.

Spector has remained involved in the RPG community, potentially consulting on projects, attending conventions, and offering her expertise. Specific details on later work require additional research.