Game Designer II

LV Search Partners • Austin, TX

59d

About The Position

The Game Designer II reports to the Game Design Manager and will participate in a team responsible for the concept, design, production and testing of slot games. This position will be responsible for: Applying programming principles to create game simulations and calculation programs; Developing gaming probabilities and payout tables; Developing production math for proprietary slot, and traditional math systems for original titles and platform conversions; Working with software development teams to ensure correct implementation of games math; Developing original game play mechanics; Providing feedback and direction on game concepts; Providing input on game rules, game play mechanisms; Working with product management and product marketing to understand market trends and develop competitive innovations; Communicating the vision of the game by working with artists and sound to create appropriate assets; Reviewing games in all stages of development to verify the direction and quality of the game.

Requirements

• A solid understanding of spinning reel games of chance (pokie/slot games)
• Ability to transform game concepts into a scripting language
• Computer literacy to a level sufficient to run PC based simulations and collect data results from simulations
• Ability to work well with a small team and meet tight deadlines.
• The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Nevada Gaming registration.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in basic statistics and computer languages such as C# and LUA would be viewed very favorably.
• Formal qualifications in computer programming would be viewed favorably.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with our game designers to transform their game concept into our proprietary game environment.
• Provide the game engine or software to game builder
• Perform a range of game simulations so that our game designers can evaluate the mathematical properties of games
• Create the simulation program based on the concept
• Other duties, as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed