Game Designer

IGT; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance for you and你的

Job summary

IGT is seeking a talented Game Designer for casino titles. The role focuses on developing innovative concepts, designing engaging gameplay, and shaping game visions across the development cycle.

Hybrid work connects you to the local Manchester studio while offering flexibility. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in slots/casino design, strong visual storytelling skills, and a solid grasp of game math and mechanics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in slots and casino game design.
• Strong understanding of casino game types, features and mechanics.
• Proficiency in visual design tools for storyboards and concepting.
• Knowledge of mathematical game methods and their application.
• Creative problem solver with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Organized and diligent.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative concepts aligned with briefs for new casino games.
• Collaborate with the studio to ensure high-quality execution.
• Create detailed design documents outlining mechanics and features.
• Serve as creative gatekeeper to maintain project vision.
• Mentor key creatives on standard casino game design methodologies.

Skills

Game design

Casino games

Visual design

Collaboration

Mentorship

Tools

Storyboarding tools

Job description

At IGT, we're building a culture where people Innovate with Purpose, Compete Intensely & Win, Lead with Heart, Make It Matter, and Create Value. Grow your career while helping shape what's next.

Build what's next at IGT.

Overview

Employment type: Full-time position through employment contract.

Requirement: Candidates must be fully eligible to work full-time under a local employment contract

Work setup: Hybrid, connected to the local office

At IGT, we design and build casino games played by millions of players worldwide. For our studio we’re searching for talented Game Designer who is passionate about creating innovative game concepts, designing engaging gameplay experiences, and bringing unique ideas to life.

What You’ll Do

• Concept Development: Generate innovative ideas and themes that align with creative briefs for new casino and slot games.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the studio throughout the development process to ensure the execution of your concepts meets high-quality standards.
• Documentation: Create detailed design documents outlining game mechanics, features, and requirements.
• Creative Oversight: Serve as the creative gatekeeper during achievement ceremonies, ensuring all elements align with the project's vision and standards.
• Education: Provide mentorship to key creatives on standard methodologies in casino game design, tailored to various key markets.

About You

• 3+ years of experience in slots and casino game design
• Strong understanding of existing game types, features, and mechanics relevant to casino and slot games.
• Proficiency in visual design tools for creating storyboards and conceptualizing ideas.
• Familiarity with mathematical game methods and their application in game design and implementation.
• Creative and innovative problem solver with a passion for game design and excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Diligent with strong organizational abilities.

Benefits and Culture

• Vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space.
• Opportunity to learn and further improve your skills.
• Opportunity to develop a career within a stable environment.
• Full-time/permanent employment and competitive salary.
• Private health insurance for you and your family.
• Flexible working hours including work from home and from office.

Let’s build games played by millions together!

At IGT, our greatest competitive advantage is our people. We take ownership, work with urgency, act with integrity, stay curious, and create value for our customers and each other. Join us and help shape what's next.

IGT is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the global communities and customers we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.

IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This commitment applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.