Light & Wonder
Overview
Position Summary: Bring our games to life by leading the creation of exciting new concepts that drive slot game play. The Director, Game Design role is a key leadership position that guides a studio through the full game design and development process—all with the goal of providing the best gaming experience for the slot player.
Responsibilities
Manage and lead a team of artists, animators, and engineers through the entire game development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to production and launch
Lead the game design of land-based slot machines, including defining the game theme, game mechanic, and style of play
Create original game designs, as well as games based on existing Light & Wonder brands, current market trends, and/or stakeholder requirements
Own the development of your game throughout the development process, establishing and maintaining best practices, processes, and workflows to ensure efficiency and quality
Develop and maintain a positive, collaborative, high-performance culture that encourages innovation, creativity, and accountability
Mentor and coach team members to foster their professional growth and development
Work closely with other departments, including QA, PMO, Product Management, Marketing, and Sales to define requirements, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure successful game launches and post-launch support
Secondary responsibilities
Collaborate with the studio head and other game designers in game reviews, brainstorm sessions, and by providing feedback on game play
Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of land-based gaming markets and industry trends
Develop an understanding of competitive products and technologies
Qualifications
7+ years of professional experience in slot game design and/or mathematics for real-money markets
5+ years of professional experience leading cross-functional development teams and/or directing game design and development projects
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering high-quality games from concept to launch
Knowledge of and experience with various game development workflows and methodologies
Knowledge of land-based slot games and the casino industry, including the current market landscape
Ability to work with multiple creative and technical disciplines, including mathematicians, artists, and engineers, to create games or products
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a field related to game design, mathematics, or any discipline related to game development including but not limited to Art, Computer Science, or Digital Production, or equivalent work experience
EEOC Statement Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.
Job Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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Responsibilities
Manage and lead a team of artists, animators, and engineers through the entire game development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to production and launch
Lead the game design of land-based slot machines, including defining the game theme, game mechanic, and style of play
Create original game designs, as well as games based on existing Light & Wonder brands, current market trends, and/or stakeholder requirements
Own the development of your game throughout the development process, establishing and maintaining best practices, processes, and workflows to ensure efficiency and quality
Develop and maintain a positive, collaborative, high-performance culture that encourages innovation, creativity, and accountability
Mentor and coach team members to foster their professional growth and development
Work closely with other departments, including QA, PMO, Product Management, Marketing, and Sales to define requirements, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure successful game launches and post-launch support
Secondary responsibilities
Collaborate with the studio head and other game designers in game reviews, brainstorm sessions, and by providing feedback on game play
Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of land-based gaming markets and industry trends
Develop an understanding of competitive products and technologies
Qualifications
7+ years of professional experience in slot game design and/or mathematics for real-money markets
5+ years of professional experience leading cross-functional development teams and/or directing game design and development projects
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering high-quality games from concept to launch
Knowledge of and experience with various game development workflows and methodologies
Knowledge of land-based slot games and the casino industry, including the current market landscape
Ability to work with multiple creative and technical disciplines, including mathematicians, artists, and engineers, to create games or products
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a field related to game design, mathematics, or any discipline related to game development including but not limited to Art, Computer Science, or Digital Production, or equivalent work experience
EEOC Statement Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.
Job Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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