Job Description
As the Senior/Lead Game Designer for the Scatter Slots project, you’ll be at the helm of shaping and steering the vision, strategy, and execution of our product line. You will be responsible for leading the design process from concept to completion, ensuring that our features are fun, engaging, and aligned with our players’ expectations. You will work closely with other designers, artists, and developers to create compelling gameplay experiences that resonate with a global audience.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Game Designer, with a strong portfolio of shipped titles/features.
- Expertise in game mechanics, systems design, and user experience.
- Proven track record in both creating and approving game and economy balances, ensuring cohesive and engaging gameplay.
- Strong understanding of player psychology and behavior.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence decision-making.
- Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and a passion for innovation.
- Slots experience.
Nice to have
- Social Casino experience.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of game mechanics, systems, and features from concept to final implementation.
- Develop and refine the product strategy, identifying key opportunities for growth, differentiation, and innovation within the social casino gaming landscape. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and coherence in execution.
- Design and refine balanced game mechanics while reviewing and approving balance created by the Game Economy Designer. Ensure that both gameplay features and economic systems are aligned to deliver a cohesive, engaging, and profitable player experience.
- Participate in the conceptualization and development of our social casino product roadmap. Define a compelling vision that aligns with market trends, user insights, and business objectives.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and player preferences. Conduct thorough market analysis to identify emerging opportunities and potential threats, informing product decisions and strategic initiatives.
- Champion a user-centric approach to product development, leveraging data-driven insights, user research, and feedback to inform feature prioritization and design decisions.
- Monitor product performance metrics, including revenue, engagement and retention. Identify areas for improvement and optimization, implementing data-driven strategies to enhance product KPIs.
- Inspire and empower a team of game designers, product managers and designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to facilitate professional growth and development.
- Participate in playtesting sessions and provide constructive feedback to the development team.