Game Designer

Responsibilities

• Create original slot game ideas, concepts, themes, mechanics, features and bonus flows.
• Develop the creative vision of the game, including graphical theme ideas, symbol direction, feature presentation and key visual references.
• Define initial game design and math parameters, including game flow, paytable direction, volatility target, hit frequency, RTP target, feature frequency and bonus behavior.
• Create and maintain game design documents, feature descriptions, rules, storyboards, art briefs, sound briefs and math briefs.
• Work with Producers, Mathematicians, Developers, Technical Artists, Artists, Animators, Sound Designers and QA throughout development.
• Review game builds and provide feedback on gameplay, pacing, feature clarity, art, sound, messaging, UI and overall player experience.
• Guide third-party art vendors and in-house art teams to align artwork and presentation with the game concept.
• Research slot game trends, successful mechanics, casino floor trends and online slot innovations.
• Support compliance by ensuring game rules, features, messaging and documentation align with relevant jurisdictions.

Company

IGT delivers gaming experiences across casino floors and mobile platforms, with technical and commercial capabilities and a culture of collaboration, accountability and ownership.

Nice to have

• Experience in land-based gaming or casino floor slot games.
• Experience in online slots, social casino or real-money gaming.
• Experience working with mathematicians or game math documentation.
• Basic knowledge of probability, statistics, combinatorics or slot math principles.
• Experience with visual design tools, storyboarding tools, Photoshop or other art-editing software.
• Ability to create simple mockups, visual references, mood boards or feature sketches.