Game Designer I

About the role

As a Game Designer I at IGT, you will focus on refining game features and enhancing player experiences by collaborating with various teams. Your role involves evaluating game titles and ensuring design decisions align with market needs and quality standards.

You will create and maintain detailed documentation on game mechanics and work closely with Game Mathematicians to ensure that the mathematical direction supports the overall design. This position offers a chance to contribute to innovative gaming solutions in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Skills that matter here

• casino game types: Understanding of different casino games is crucial for adapting and enhancing game concepts.
• game mathematics: Familiarity with mathematical models helps in shaping game behavior and player experiences.
• visual design tools: Proficiency in these tools is essential for creating storyboards and communicating design ideas.
• communication skills: Excellent communication is necessary for effective collaboration across teams.
• detail-oriented: Being organized and detail-focused is important for managing multiple design priorities.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with a background in game design or a related field.
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys sharing knowledge.
• An individual who is creative and solution-oriented, capable of evaluating existing content.
• A detail-oriented person who can manage multiple tasks while maintaining high-quality standards.

From the employer

What You'll Do

• Design Direction: Evaluate each assigned title and define adjustments to its features, content, presentation, and overall player experience, working closely with Game Mathematicians to align the mathematical direction with product and market requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the studio team throughout development to ensure that design decisions are implemented consistently and to a high-quality standard.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed design documentation covering game mechanics, features, content, presentation, and implementation requirements.
• Creative Oversight: Act as the creative gatekeeper during project reviews and development milestones, ensuring that all game elements remain aligned with the agreed design direction and quality standards.
• Knowledge Sharing: Share casino game design best practices and provide guidance to key creative contributors, considering the expectations of different markets.

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of casino game types, features, mechanics, and player experiences.
• Familiarity with game mathematics and an understanding of how mathematical models influence game behavior and player experience.
• Proficiency in visual design tools used to create storyboards, communicate design ideas, and illustrate proposed changes.
• Creative and solution-oriented, with the ability to evaluate existing content and develop effective design solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain high-quality standards.
• Experience in the slot gaming industry is a plus.

Benefits and Culture

• Permanent employment contract and a competitive salary.
• Private health insurance for you and your family.
• Flexible working hours, including a hybrid work model, along with various initiatives that support wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to learn and continuously improve your skills through collaboration with e-learning platforms.
• Clear career development path with well-defined growth opportunities.
• A vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space.