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.

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

PLAYSTUDIOS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeedi ng 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 SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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