Games Development Director

elagames; España; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

23 vacation days

Sick days

Lunches in the office

Buses organized by company

Exclusive School Partnerships

Language classes

Tennis lessons

Descripción de la vacante

ELA Games in Spain seeks a Games Development Director to own the product strategy across the studio, translating business goals into a high-impact game roadmap and leading cross-functional teams from concept to live operations.

You will unite Game Design, Math, Art/UX and Development, drive disciplined development processes, analyze market trends, and ensure the portfolio remains differentiated and top-performing while balancing creative vision with business metrics.

Formación

• Proven track record in senior product leadership within iGaming/Online Casino.
• Experience bringing casino games from concept to launch.
• Understanding of slot mechanics, mathematical modeling, UX flow, and constraints.
• Ability to balance creative vision with business metrics and ROI.

Responsabilidades

• Direct the game lifecycle from ideation to live operations.
• Translate company strategy into a clear product vision and execution plan.
• Collaborate with senior management to align roadmap with strategic goals.
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams toward unified delivery goals.

Descripción del empleo

As the Games Development Director , you will own and drive the overall product strategy for the company. You will serve as the central product voice across the studio, translating high-level business goals into a high-impact game roadmap. Bringing together Game Design, Math, Art/UX, and Development, you will lead cross-functional teams from initial concept through launch and post-launch optimization.

Responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Roadmap Leadership

• Direct the complete game lifecycle - from ideation and design through production, release, and live operations.
• Collaborate closely with senior management to translate company strategy into a clear, actionable product vision and execution plan.
• Balance player engagement, game performance, regulatory/market requirements, and commercial goals in every product decision.
• Continuously analyze market trends, player behavior, and operator feedback to ensure ELA’s portfolio remains differentiated, competitive, and top-performing.

Team Leadership & Creative Oversight

• Unite and guide Game Design, Math, Art/UX, and Engineering teams toward shared vision and unified delivery goals.
• Maintain ultimate oversight of the creative, mathematical, and user experience direction of all games.
• Challenge concepts, mechanics, and design frameworks to ensure they meet ELA’s standards for quality, innovation, and strategic fit.
• Serve as a clear, inspiring leader and the central point of product direction across the studio.

Process, Innovation & Analytics

• Establish structured product development processes that keep releases on schedule without sacrificing quality.
• Identify new game mechanics, themes, features, and bonus systems that push boundaries in the iGaming space.
• Analyze post-launch game performance and player metrics to iterate on existing titles and inform future roadmap priorities.

Requirements

• Proven track record in a senior product leadership role (Head of Product, Senior Product Manager, or Product Director) within the iGaming / Online Casino industry.
• Demonstrated history of bringing successful casino games (slots, instant games, or table games) from concept to launch.
• Deep understanding of slot mechanics, mathematical modeling, visual design standards, UX flow, and technical development constraints.
• Strong ability to balance creative vision with business metrics, player retention strategies, and commercial ROI.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to align diverse creative and technical teams around a cohesive goal.
• Skilled in establishing disciplined development workflows, milestone tracking, and cross-functional production cadences.

Benefits

• 23 working days of vacation per year
• 6 sick days without a doctor’s note

• Medical insurance
• Modern offices with snacks and all the essentials

• Lunches in the office (partially covered)
• Language classes & tennis lessons (partially covered)

• Buses, organized by the company
• Exclusive School Partnerships