Job Description

Short Description

IGT is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit

Overview

Do you have a passion and compelling vision for creating successful games in the casino gaming industry? IGT is looking for a Game Designer who can inspire teams to create Class 3, land-based slot games across multiple product lines.

Responsibilities

• Develop the technical and creative design vision for slot machines, defining things such as the game mechanics, game flow, game theme, and mathematical aspects of how the game plays
• Lead, collaborate with, and motivate teams of cross-functional disciplines to ensure understanding and proper implementation of the game design
• Manage the product development cycle and create and maintain associated documentation.
• Coordinate inputs from a variety of creative and knowledgeable individuals, prioritizing feedback, and communicating outcomes to game teams and leadership
• Be knowledgeable in the gaming industry and game design, using this knowledge to continuously improve not only your own projects but others throughout the studio and company.

Work Location:  This is a hybrid role onsite at our Reno, Nevada office 2-3 days per week. We can offer domestic relocation assistance if you do not reside in Reno.

Qualifications

Education: Associate or bachelor's degree

Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in slot game design or related field
• Brings a relevant portfolio that includes multiple projects in the gaming industry
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with others such as product managers, strategists, creatives, account managers and content developers is strongly preferred
• Real-money gaming industry experience is strongly preferred

Preferred Experience: Game math or game design background

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of and passion for land-based slot games and the casino industry, including the current market landscape
• Ability to assess current trends in the gaming industry and anticipate potential shifts
• Conversational ability to interact with technical game contributors supported by knowledge of mathematics, engineering, and art principles
• Knowledge of and experience with various game development workflows and methodologies is strongly preferred
• Ability to work with multiple creative and technical disciplines to create games or products
• Self-starter with the ability to work on multiple projects and willingness to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

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