Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position SummaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic Game Designer based at our Chicago studio. You will create compelling prize-first 'slot-like' concepts working with all game-design disciplines to develop your concept to a finished product including math, programming, audio, production, and visual arts. Utilizing exceptional communication skills and your wealth of experience, you will craft exceptional gaming experiences to deliver premier gaming content for Arrow markets.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities- Design compelling 'slot-style' games from concept to completion.
- Provide game-design expertise working with the team to clearly define all aspects of the game that impact the end-user, including math, game play, interface, animation, sound, art style.
- Work within project schedules and milestones.
- Set goals and shepherd team to success.
- Promote teamwork in an environment where individuals are spread out across the United States.
- Work with the Producer to identify roadblocks, project risks and proactively find solutions.
- Conduct strategic market and data analysis for competitive game design.
Skills, Interests and Qualities- Able to work with team to align priorities and drive towards solutions, a true team player
- Passion to create fun games with an engaging player experience.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Motivate and provide support to the game team, always contributing to a positive work environment.
- Understanding of game math and probability principles.
- Understanding of player psychology, slot game mechanics, gambling principles
Requirements
Experience and Education- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of slot game design experience including casino, online, and/or social
- Strong familiarity with successful game-development processes and pipelines
- Experience of development tools. (Jira and Confluence/Excel, etc.)
- Experience with best-in-class game development in any capacity (art, design, math, development, production, etc.)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- The noise level in the work environment is low.
- May be required to sit for long and/or extended periods of time.
