Game Designer

IGT, a Nevada Corporation•Spring Valley, NV

16h•$92,900 - $131,000•Hybrid

About The Position

IGT is a global leader in gaming, delivering entertaining and responsible gaming experiences across various channels and regulated segments, including Lotteries, Gaming Machines, Sports Betting, and Digital. The company leverages compelling content, innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology to create engaging gaming experiences and drive growth. With a presence in over 100 countries, IGT adheres to high standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. This role is for a Game Designer passionate about creating successful games in the casino gaming industry, specifically Class 3, land-based slot games across multiple product lines.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree.
5+ years of professional experience in slot game design or related field.
A relevant portfolio that includes multiple projects in the gaming industry.
Knowledge of and passion for land-based slot games and the casino industry, including the current market landscape.
Ability to assess current trends in the gaming industry and anticipate potential shifts.
Conversational ability to interact with technical game contributors supported by knowledge of mathematics, engineering, and art principles.
Ability to work with multiple creative and technical disciplines to create games or products.
Self-starter with the ability to work on multiple projects and willingness to learn.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with product managers, strategists, creatives, account managers, and content developers is strongly preferred.
Real-money gaming industry experience is strongly preferred.
Game math or game design background.
Knowledge of and experience with various game development workflows and methodologies is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop the technical and creative design vision for slot machines, defining game mechanics, game flow, game theme, and mathematical aspects.
Lead, collaborate with, and motivate cross-functional teams to ensure understanding and proper implementation of the game design.
Manage the product development cycle and create/maintain associated documentation.
Coordinate inputs from various creative and knowledgeable individuals, prioritizing feedback, and communicating outcomes to game teams and leadership.
Utilize knowledge of the gaming industry and game design to continuously improve projects throughout the studio and company.