5+ years of slot game design experience across casino, online, and social platforms
Strong knowledge of game development processes and pipelines
Familiarity with development tools like Jira and Confluence/Excel
Experience in various areas of game development including art, design, math, and production
Responsibilities
Design engaging 'slot-style' games from concept to execution
Collaborate with team to define game elements impacting user experience such as math, gameplay, and interface
Adhere to project schedules and milestones
Set team goals and drive performance towards success
Foster teamwork in a geographically dispersed environment
Identify project roadblocks with the Producer and propose tangible solutions
Analyze market trends and competitor games for strategic design insights
Benefits
Collaborative work environment across the United States
Opportunity to work with various disciplines within game development
Creative freedom in designing engaging gaming experiences
Supportive team culture that values positivity and motivation
Exposure to premier gaming content tailored for Arrow markets
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary
We 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.
Salary range commensurate with experience. This role provides competitive benefits including an annual performance bonus, profit sharing program, and a 401K with company match.
The Targeted Pay Range for this role is $90 - $150,000.
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.
