Games Development Director - Studio Strategy & LiveOps

elagames; Spain; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 23 days

Medical insurance

Modern offices

Snacks in office

Lunches in office

Language classes

Tennis lessons

Buses organized by company

School partnerships

Job summary

elagames in Spain is seeking a Games Development Director to own the product strategy and act as the central voice across the studio. You will translate high‑level business goals into a compelling game roadmap and lead cross‑functional teams from concept through launch and live operations.

You will unite Game Design, Math, Art/UX and Engineering, maintain creative and UX direction, and ensure the portfolio stays differentiated in the iGaming space.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership in product management within iGaming or online casino.
• Proven history launching casino games (slots, instant games, or table games).
• Deep understanding of slot mechanics, mathematical modeling, UX flow, and technical constraints.
• Strong ability to balance creative vision with business metrics and ROI.
• Exceptional leadership aligning diverse creative and technical teams around a common goal.
• Experience establishing disciplined development workflows, milestone tracking, and cross‑functional cadences.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Senior leadership

iGaming industry

Casino games

Product roadmaps

Cross-functional

Job description

elagames in Spain is seeking a Games Development Director to own the product strategy and act as the central voice across the studio. You will translate high‑level business goals into a compelling game roadmap and lead cross‑functional teams from concept through launch and live operations.

You will unite Game Design, Math, Art/UX and Engineering, maintain creative and UX direction, and ensure the portfolio stays differentiated in the iGaming space.