Game Designer (m/f/d)

edict egaming GmbH; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 58.000 - 71.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working time models

Hybrid work model

Great office location

Zusammenfassung

MERKUR Excellence is seeking a Game Designer to craft innovative concepts and mechanics for casino games in collaboration with mathematicians, software developers, and artists. You will define features, rules, and the player experience while guiding ideas from concept to market-ready products.

The role requires a degree in a related field, strong English skills, and a creative yet structured approach. Hybrid work and local office opportunities are offered.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Game Design, Media Informatics, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent qualification.
• Initial professional experience in game design, product design, or game development is an advantage; motivated graduates welcome.
• Passion for games with understanding of mechanics, UX, and balancing.
• Structured and creative in documenting and communicating ideas.
• Excellent English skills (German an advantage).
• Team player with proactive mindset in multidisciplinary teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop innovative game concepts and mechanics for casino games with cross-functional teams.
• Create and maintain game design documentation, define features and gameplay flows.
• Define game rules, bonus features, and the overall user experience for balanced gameplay.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to market-ready products.
• Analyze existing games and player preferences to inspire new ideas.

Kenntnisse

Game design

Team collaboration

UX & balancing

English proficiency

German language (adv)

Ausbildung

Degree in Game Design or related field

Jobbeschreibung

MERKUR Excellence was founded in 2018 as part of the MERKUR GROUP and specializes in game design and development, with a particular focus on casino games.

Do you have a passion for engaging game mechanics and want to turn creative ideas into successful casino games? Do you enjoy collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, contributing your own concepts, and creating outstanding player experiences? Then you're exactly the right fit for us!

Your responsibilities

• As our Game Designer (m/f/d), you develop innovative game concepts and game mechanics for casino games in close collaboration with Mathematicians, Software Developers, and Game Artists.
• In addition, you create and maintain game design documentation, define game features and gameplay flows, and support their implementation throughout the entire development process.
• You define game rules, bonus features, and the overall user experience, ensuring all game elements contribute to an engaging and well-balanced player experience.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, you bring creative ideas to life and support the development of market-ready products.
• Last but not least, you analyze existing games, market trends, and player preferences, using your insights to inspire and shape new game ideas.

Your profile

• Degree in Game Design, Media Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification
• Initial professional experience in game design, product design, or game development is an advantage; motivated graduates are also welcome to apply
• Passion for games and a solid understanding of game mechanics, user experience, and game balancing
• Structured and creative working style with the ability to document and communicate ideas clearly
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken (German is an advantage)
• Team player with a proactive mindset and a passion for developing innovative game ideas within a multidisciplinary team

Your advantages

• General conditions:Flexible working time models, hybrid work model, a minimum salary of EUR 64,554 gross/year
• Advanced training & career:High degree of personal responsibility, diverse development opportunities throughout the entire group of companies
• Team & Community:Open door attitude, friendly corporate culture, staff events, departmental events
• Exclusive offers:Local offers and a great office location