Game Designer

About This Role

The Game Designer is involved in developing new game designs, theme designs, game flow, and the overall vision for slot games. This role directs artists, animators, and developers in executing that vision, working in a collaborative small team environment to deliver the best gaming experience for slot players.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the creation and review of original game designs, new game themes, and concepts for electronic gaming slot machines
• Review game software during development to verify game play and all game elements are of high quality
• Create and maintain all documents and files required for game development and submission to external regulators
• Act as the end-to-end project manager for multiple slot games, from kickoff to completion
• Maintain and report project status and health to stakeholders
• Manage a team of individual contributors from multiple disciplines (art, animation, software engineering), keeping the team motivated and engaged through recognition, conflict resolution, and relationship building
• Schedule, facilitate, and document team meetings to capture status of projects
• Set priorities and assign tasks using JIRA and other project management software
• Continually play the team’s games while in development to ensure functionality and production value meets the game’s design requirements and expected department standards
• Collaborate with other game producers/designers to identify common issues and communicate issue status and resolutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years experience specifically in slot game design and development
• Demonstrated experience in mathematics or quality assurance

About the Company

SpinPlay Games prides itself on its slots and its team of experienced, diverse individuals. They are constantly evolving and striving to be better, working together to create great games and bring Las Vegas to the world.