Games Development Director

LionHires Recruitment; Comunidad Valenciana; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

23 days leave per year

6 sick days without medical docs

Comprehensive medical insurance

Office snacks and essentials

Lunch subsidy on-site

Language course subsidies

Commuter bus transportation

Educational institution partnerships

Descripción de la vacante

Our client, a leading international game studio in the iGaming sector, seeks a Games Development Director to shape and lead the overarching product strategy across the studio. This role focuses on end-to-end execution, aligning cross-functional departments, and delivering top-performing gaming experiences.

The director will unite game design, mathematical modeling, and engineering to hit release targets, maintain aesthetic and UI/UX standards, and ensure ongoing innovation across global markets.

Formación

• Senior product leadership in online gaming or digital casino.
• Track record of launching casino titles end-to-end.
• Knowledge of slot mechanics, math frameworks, UI/UX standards.
• Ability to balance creative concepts with ROI and KPIs.

Responsabilidades

• Direct the product lifecycle from concept to live operations.
• Unite design, math, creative, and engineering toward a unified roadmap.
• Balance retention, compliance, and commercial performance.
• Analyze trends and analytics to keep the catalog competitive.

Conocimientos

Senior product leadership

Casino game development

Slot mechanics knowledge

UI/UX standards

Cross-functional leadership

ROI & KPI analysis

Descripción del empleo

Our client - a leading international game studio focused on creating high-quality games for the iGaming sector. The team combines strong design and proven gameplay mechanics with a mobile-first approach, delivering an immersive experience for players with different preferences. An ambitious, fast-growing company works with key industry partners to strengthen its reputation as a top provider of engaging games.

We are seeking a Games Development Director to shape and lead the overarching product strategy across the studio. This position focuses on driving end-to-end execution, aligning cross-functional departments, and delivering top-performing gaming experiences.

Responsibilities

• Direct the complete product lifecycle from initial conceptualization through live market operations, translating high-level organizational objectives into an actionable production roadmap.
• Balance player retention metrics, regulatory compliance, commercial performance, and mathematical integrity across every strategic product decision.
• Analyze industry trends, user behavior, and operator input continuously to ensure the software catalog retains a distinct competitive edge across global markets.
• Unite game design, mathematical modeling, creative direction, and technical engineering disciplines toward unified release targets and shared delivery goals.
• Maintain final oversight covering all aesthetic standards, UI/UX architecture, and mathematical frameworks to sustain exceptional product quality.
• Evaluate underlying mechanics, themes, and structural design models to elevate innovation and push creative boundaries across every stage of development.
• Establish structured workflows, release cadences, and milestone tracking that maintain strict delivery schedules without compromising technical standards.
• Evaluate post-launch analytics and performance indicators to refine active titles while incorporating new mechanics and feature systems into future roadmap iterations.

Requirements

• Demonstrated background in a senior product leadership capacity (such as Head of Product, Senior Product Manager, or Product Director) within the online gaming or digital casino sector.
• Proven track record of launching successful casino titles (including slots, instant games, or table games) from concept through commercial release.
• Comprehensive knowledge of slot mechanics, mathematical frameworks, UI/UX standards, visual design, and software engineering constraints.
• Ability to balance creative concepts against commercial ROI, business KPIs, and player retention models.
• Strong leadership capability in uniting technical, mathematical, and creative teams around a singular strategic roadmap.
• Proficiency in establishing disciplined production workflows, milestone tracking, and cross-functional operational rhythms.

Benefits

• 23 paid annual leave days
• 6 sick days without requiring medical documentation
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
• Fully equipped office environment with snacks and essentials
• Partial meal allowance for on-site lunches
• Partial subsidies for language courses and tennis instruction
• Company-organized commuter bus transportation
• Exclusive access to educational institution partnerships