Game Design Associate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

Company Overview

Join the Fun at Arrow International!

Arrow International is the world's #1 maker of charitable gaming products, from pull tabs and bingo paper to cutting-edge electronic gaming systems. Our products power entertainment in social and gaming venues around the globe, and we're growing fast!

We're building a winning culture that's all about teamwork, passion, and innovation. At Arrow, you're not just another employee, you're part of a high-performing team that's redefining fun and giving back to communities. We believe in rewarding your hard work with profit-sharing, 401(k) matching, great benefits, and paid time off, including a bonus week every July!

If you're looking for a career that's exciting, meaningful, and full of opportunity, Arrow is the place to be. 

Position Summary

We are looking for an Associate Producer for our Las Vegas studio to support the game design team through pre-production. The game design team is made up of game designers and mathematicians who create designs and implement math models for eTab games. The Associate Producer's primary focus is managing and scheduling play sessions and math feedback, running bi-weekly design/math reviews, and keeping the team's day-to-day activities on track. The role works closely with the Senior Game Design and Math Producer to align scheduling and keep every game moving through the pipeline. 

Primary Roles and Responsibilities 

• Schedule and manage play sessions across the pre-production pipeline, coordinating participants, timing, and follow-up.
• Track and route math feedback between designers, mathematicians, and stakeholders, ensuring feedback is captured and addressed.
• Plan and run bi-weekly design and math review meetings, including agendas, notes, and follow-up on action items.
• Coordinate with the Senior Game Design and Math Producer on scheduling priorities and keep them informed on the status of all games.
• Track each game's progress against the pre-production schedule, flagging risks, delays, or dependencies.
• Maintain documentation of play session outcomes, math iteration cycles, and review notes.
• Communicate tasks and updates to all necessary team members and manage these through to successful completion.
• Support the Senior Game Design and Math Producer on special projects and process improvements as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements

• Strong, clear communicator with the ability to coordinate across creative and technical teams.
• Excellent at following up on task completion, identifying dependencies, and disseminating information to colleagues and management.
• Understanding of game development processes and pipelines.
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and displays strong adaptability and problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills, with a passion for making games and continuous growth.
• Comfortable managing shifting priorities and multiple concurrent schedules.

Experience and Education

• 0-3 years of professional experience in a similar production or coordination role
• College degree or equivalent; game design or production training is preferred
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, Trello, and/or other task management software is a plus
• Interest in game design and/or math modeling is a plus

What Success Looks Like 

• Games are delivered predictably with clear visibility into schedule, scope, and risk. 
• Cross-functional teams remain aligned and informed throughout development. 
• Risks are identified and addressed before they impact production. 
• Production processes continuously improve, enabling teams to deliver high-quality games efficiently. 
• Team members feel supported, organized, and empowered to do their best work. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

We offer a dynamic and creative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on exciting projects in the gaming industry. If you are passionate about game development and eager to contribute to our team, we would love to hear from you!

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is low.
• May be required to sit for long and/or extended periods of time.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Arrow International, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger, more innovative, and better positioned to serve our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arrow International is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing, veteran status, or physical or mental disability-except where such disability prevents performance of essential job functions and cannot be reasonably accommodated in accordance with applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Arrow International is committed to complying with the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, undergo any pre-employment testing, or otherwise take part in the employee selection process, please contact us at hr@arrowinternational.com.

Arrow International does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. Resumes submitted without an approved vendor agreement will become the property of Arrow International, and no fees will be paid if the candidate is hired.

To ensure a safe and productive work environment, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must successfully pass a confidential pre-employment drug screening, which generally consists of a hair drug test, and receive an acceptable result as a condition of employment.