Senior Slot Game Designer

PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC•Las Vegas, NV

29d

About The Position

As a Senior Slots Game Designer, you will lead the design process, collaborating with the rest of the team to make truly standout products that break the mold on what a slot game can be. Along the way, you’ll create unique payout experiences that achieve perfect harmony between math and emotion. We are looking for mature creatives who can give and take feedback constructively and who can deliver business results. We are looking for visionaries who can be our design experts on existing and emerging game models and mechanics. The best games are still to be made, and you can be the one who makes them.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in casino game development, game, and math model design
Extensive knowledge of real money or social casino games and player psychology
Excel expert, experience with VBA preferred
Programming experience; preferably C/C++, C#, Java, or VBA
Skills with one or more art/wireframing tools helpful: Balsamiq Mockups, Photoshop, Illustrator
Demonstrated ability to work in a creative and collaborative, interrupt-driven work environment
Able to give and take constructive feedback in a professional manner
Passion for gaming; avid gamer with a solid understanding of game development and game genres
Strong understanding of game balance and game pacing
Ability to multi-task and work on more than one game at a time
Self-direction, drive, and leadership
Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Statistics, Economy, Engineering, or Computer Science; or demonstrated expertise in combinatorics, probability, and statistics

Responsibilities

Create mathematical models of slot machines and card games
Create or adapt game features; offer new ideas and conduct brainstorming sessions
Tune and model complex systems using Excel
Write copy, messaging, and narrative elements of the game
Create and maintain storyboards, wireframes, and design documents to communicate new features
Work with software engineers to test and verify game math model simulations using statistical methods
Analyze metrics and user feedback to derive insights and adjust game designs accordingly
Remain up to date with casino game design trends
Actively participate in the game development process, engaging the team and resolving issues
Collaborate daily with your team, working together to solve problems and make great games