Director, Game Design

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

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.

Job Responsibilities

Primary

* 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

* 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

Experience

* 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

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