Join a pure online casino gaming company working remote as the Lead Game Designer for industry leading games and ride the global game playing wave with a team of talented game developers building games for global distribution.
Our client's games are sold out. Every game they can make for over two years is sold.
The Game Designer
is involved in the development of new game designs, theme designs, game flow and the overall vision of the game. This role is responsible for directing the execution of the vision by game artists, animators and developers.
The Game Designer
works in a collaborative small team environment with a group of exceptionally talented artists, animators, software engineers, and game designers to provide the best gaming experience for the slot player. The ability to effectively lead a team while maintaining a positive attitude under pressure is crucial.
Responsibilities
Participates in the creation and review of original game designs, new game themes and concepts for electronic gaming slot machines.
Reviews game software during development to verify game play and all game elements are of high quality.
Creates and maintains all documents and files required for game development and submission to external regulators.
Act as the end-to-end project manager for multiple slot games, from kickoff to completion
Maintain and report project status and health to stakeholders
Manage a team of individual contributors from multiple disciplines (art, animation, software engineering), keeping the team motivated and engaged through recognition, conflict resolution, and relationship building
Schedule, facilitate, and document team meetings to capture status of projects
Set priorities and assign tasks using JIRA and other project management software
Continually play the team's games while in development to ensure functionality and production value meets the game's design requirements and expected department standards
Collaborate with other game producers / designers to identify common issues and communicate issue status and resolutions
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Background in mathematics
Requires a minimum of three years of experience in game design and development
Strong understanding of game design concepts in gaming
Proven ability to create game concepts
Key contributor in the design and development of successful core and entertainment products
Ability to work in teams, with managers and able to collaborate with creative and technical disciplines
Thinks big and adapts to change in a creative environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Self-driven, responsible and detail-oriented person who can multi-task and deliver high quality work on time
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Proficient in JIRA or other project / task management software
Location :
You may live anywhere in Texas or Nevada (the states where this company is a registered employer)
Relocation expenses are paid - to anywhere in those states you want to live.
Remote work from home
Benefits :
Medical, dental, vision 100% coverage for employee
Generous vacation
401k
About the Company :
In 2019 this company inked a deal with the world's largest game distributor and has never looked back. As one of the most successful recent iGaming startups they have grown to two studios and multiple game teams. They are founded Player Focus and Fun!
Get the benefits of a small self-directed game studio with no bureaucracy and none of the start-up downsides.
About QDStaff
QDStaff is North America's leading talent source for award-winning video game companies.
We rotate job postings on platforms which sometimes causes jobs to appear closed when they are removed. Consult our careers page at https : / / www.qdstaff.com / careers to get access to this role and similar great opportunities.
Follow us on LinkedIn https : / / www.linkedin.com / company / qdstaff /
Visit us at https : / / www.qdstaff.com
Game Designer • Texas City, TX, United States