Lead Game Designer

As a Lead 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.

Duties And 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

Requirements

• 7+ 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

Benefits And Perks

• 100% health benefit premiums for you and your dependents
• 401K match and Restricted Stock Units
• Flexible vacation policy
• Employee-driven entertainment, happy hours, and team-building events
• Snacks and drinks are available in the kitchen
• Casual work environment

About PLAYSTUDIOS

PLAYSTUDIOS is the developer and operator of award-winning free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms. The company’s collection of original and published titles is powered by its groundbreaking playAWARDS loyalty marketing platform, which enables players to earn real-world rewards from a portfolio of global entertainment, retail, technology, travel, leisure, and gaming brands across 17 countries and four continents. Founded by a team of veteran gaming, hospitality, and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS brings together beautifully designed mobile gaming content with an innovative loyalty platform in order to provide its players with an unequaled entertainment experience and its partners with actionable business insights. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS, visit playstudios.com

PLAYSTUDIOS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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