Las Vegas, NV · On-site +1
$148K/yr
As a Game Designer , you will lead the design process, collaborating with the rest of the team to make truly standout products that break the mold on what a slot game can be. Along the way, you'll ...
Las Vegas, NV · On-site +1
$148K/yr
As a Game Designer , you will lead the design process, collaborating with the rest of the team to make truly standout products that break the mold on what a slot game can be. Along the way, you'll ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$153K/yr
As a Game Designer , you will lead the design process, collaborating with the rest of the team to make truly standout products that break the mold on what a slot game can be. Along the way, you'll ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$153K/yr
As a Game Designer , you will lead the design process, collaborating with the rest of the team to make truly standout products that break the mold on what a slot game can be. Along the way, you'll ...
San Antonio, TX · Remote
The Senior Game Designer leads the development of new slot game designs, themes, game flow, and overall vision, ensuring high-quality execution by artists, animators, and developers.
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San Antonio, TX · Remote
The Senior Game Designer leads the development of new slot game designs, themes, game flow, and overall vision, ensuring high-quality execution by artists, animators, and developers.
Dallas, TX · Remote
The Senior Game Designer leads the development of new slot game designs, themes, game flow, and overall vision, ensuring high-quality execution by artists, animators, and developers.
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Dallas, TX · Remote
The Senior Game Designer leads the development of new slot game designs, themes, game flow, and overall vision, ensuring high-quality execution by artists, animators, and developers.
Austin, TX · Remote
The Senior Game Designer leads the development of new slot game designs, themes, game flow, and overall vision, ensuring high-quality execution by artists, animators, and developers.
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Austin, TX · Remote
The Senior Game Designer leads the development of new slot game designs, themes, game flow, and overall vision, ensuring high-quality execution by artists, animators, and developers.
Houston, TX · Remote
The Senior Game Designer leads the development of new slot game designs, themes, game flow, and overall vision, ensuring high-quality execution by artists, animators, and developers.
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Houston, TX · Remote
The Senior Game Designer leads the development of new slot game designs, themes, game flow, and overall vision, ensuring high-quality execution by artists, animators, and developers.
Austin, TX · On-site +1
$151K/yr
Slot Game Designer Location: Las Vegas, NV, or Chicago, IL ( or fully-remote ) Your Mission in the Reel World: As a Slot Game Designer, you'll be the captain of your own gaming ship, navigating ...
Austin, TX · On-site +1
$151K/yr
Slot Game Designer Location: Las Vegas, NV, or Chicago, IL ( or fully-remote ) Your Mission in the Reel World: As a Slot Game Designer, you'll be the captain of your own gaming ship, navigating ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$123 - $182/hr
Zynga is looking for an experienced Principal Systems Designer to work on one of our new mobile games. This role leads and participates in direct design and creative input on content and system ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
$123 - $182/hr
Zynga is looking for an experienced Principal Systems Designer to work on one of our new mobile games. This role leads and participates in direct design and creative input on content and system ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
$123K - $182K/yr
Zynga is looking for an experienced Principal Systems Designer to work on one of our new mobile games. This role leads and participates in direct design and creative input on content and system ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$123K - $182K/yr
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Austin, TX · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
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A typical day for a Video Game Designer often involves brainstorming new features, designing levels or gameplay systems, and collaborating with artists, programmers, and writers to bring ideas to life. Designers may review and test game builds, provide feedback on user experience, and document design specifications for other team members. Regular meetings are common to align the team’s vision and resolve any design challenges. This dynamic environment requires constant communication and creative problem-solving, ensuring the game continues to progress toward its milestones.
To thrive as a Video Game Designer, you need a solid understanding of game mechanics, storytelling, user experience, and often a degree in game design, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, and 2D/3D modeling software is highly valuable, and certifications in these platforms can boost your profile. Creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and effective communication set standout designers apart in a team environment. These combined skills ensure that game concepts are engaging, technically feasible, and can be developed efficiently within multidisciplinary teams.
A Video Game Designer creates concepts, mechanics, and stories for video games. They develop gameplay systems, design levels, and collaborate with artists, programmers, and writers to bring their vision to life. Designers often focus on player experience, balancing difficulty, and ensuring engagement. Their role requires creativity, problem-solving, and technical knowledge of game development tools.
$148K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Retirement, PTO
Posted 26 days ago
As a Game Designer, you will lead the design process, collaborating with the rest of the team to make truly standout products that break the mold on what a slot game can be. Along the way, you’ll create unique payout experiences that achieve perfect harmony between math and emotion. We are looking for mature creatives who can give and take feedback constructively and who can deliver business results. We are looking for visionaries who can be our design experts on existing and emerging game models and mechanics. The best games are still to be made, and you can be the one who makes them.
Duties and Responsibilities
Create mathematical models of slot machines and card games
Create or adapt game features; offer new ideas and conduct brainstorming sessions
Tune and model complex systems using Excel
Write copy, messaging, and narrative elements of the game
Create and maintain storyboards, wireframes, and design documents to communicate new features
Work with software engineers to test and verify game math model simulations using statistical methods
Analyze metrics and user feedback to derive insights and adjust game designs accordingly
Remain up to date with casino game design trends
Actively participate in the game development process, engaging the team and resolving issues
Collaborate daily with your team, working together to solve problems and make great games
Requirements
3+ years of experience in casino game development, game, and math model design
Extensive knowledge of real money or social casino games and player psychology
Excel expert, experience with VBA preferred
Programming experience; preferably C/C++, C#, Java, or VBA
Skills with one or more art/wireframing tools helpful: Balsamiq Mockups, Photoshop, Illustrator
Demonstrated ability to work in a creative and collaborative, interrupt-driven work environment
Able to give and take constructive feedback in a professional manner
Passion for gaming; avid gamer with a solid understanding of game development and game genres
Strong understanding of game balance and game pacing
Ability to multi-task and work on more than one game at a time
Self-direction, drive, and leadership
Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Statistics, Economy, Engineering, or Computer Science; or demonstrated expertise in combinatorics, probability, and statistics
Benefits and Perks
100% health benefit premiums for you and your dependents
401K match and Restricted Stock Units
Flexible vacation policy
Employee-driven entertainment, happy hours, and team-building events
Snacks and drinks are available in the kitchen
Casual work environment
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201 - 500 Employees
Las Vegas, NV, US
2011
