Game Designer

Grover-Gaming; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Reno is seeking a creative game designer to join a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, artists, and product managers to deliver slot games. You will conceptualize designs, document gameplay concepts, pitch to stakeholders, and iterate across game art, math, sound, and choreography.

The role demands initiative, accountability, and strong communication, in a fast-paced environment with regulated gaming operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of design and/or creative experience.
• Experience designing games or similar products that come into being through various channels and market needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Background in casino-style game development is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize designs for slot games.
• Create designs based on existing designs and stakeholder requirements.
• Pitch designs to various levels of stakeholders.
• Document and communicate game design across teams (art, math, sound, execution, choreography).
• Review and iterate game designs across all aspects of the game.

Skills

Game design

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Job description

Position SummaryOur Reno team at Light & Wonder designs and develops content for our Central Determination, Class II, Charitable, and Class III markets. It is an exciting environment where game designers, mathematicians, engineers, artists, sound designers, and testers work together to produce some of the best content for the market.We are looking for a creative and passionate game designer. This position requires a high degree of initiative and accountability. Game designers are responsible for reviewing/refining games, conceptualizing/communicating game concepts, and working across teams and disciplines including engineering, art, sound design, project management, and product manager to deliver a wide variety of gaming products.Essential Job Functions:Conceptualizing designs for slot gamesCreate designs based on existing designs and/or games based on stakeholder requirementsPitching designs to various levels of stakeholdersDocumentation and communication of game designReview and iteration of game design – including all aspects of the game – art, math, sound, execution, & choreographyParticipation in theme and mechanic brainstormingMarket and data analysis of current trendsQualificationsMinimum 3+ years of design and/or creative experienceExperience designing games or similar products that come into being through various channels – including original concepts, competitively relevant products, and business or market needsKnowledge and experience with various game development pipelines & methodologiesExperience working with multiple disciplines, including artists, mathematicians, software developers, etc. in creating games or productsGame design experience preferredBackground in casino style game development is desiredStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to communicate and collaborate with other team members.Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environmentDetail-oriented and organizedStrong analytical skillsLight & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law