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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in game design and development, with a strong understanding of the gaming industry, market requirements, and cross-functional team collaboration. Capable of leading projects from ideation to release while ensuring alignment with design vision and regulatory standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Game Design ExperienceCross-Functional Team CoordinationKnowledge Of Gaming IndustryMarket Segmentation AwarenessMathematics And Art Principles Understanding
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Hard Skills
Game DevelopmentGame Mechanics DesignArt DirectionSound DesignMathematical Gameplay AspectsGame ReskinningProduct Release ManagementDesign Vision DocumentationMarket ResearchGaming Regulatory Requirements
Soft Skills
Collaborative Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationAbility To Accept FeedbackMotivational LeadershipAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Gaming Card (Nevada Requirement)
Industry Keywords
Video PokerKenoBlackjackSlotsRouletteGaming Market InfluencesCross-Functional TeamsEnd-User ProductsTechnical DisciplineIGT Game Development Process
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop the design vision for Video Poker product-line games, including poker, keno, blackjack, slots, and roulette
- Oversee the game development process and team to ensure the designer’s vision is realized
- Coordinate with Producers, Graphic Artists, Mathematicians, Developers, Technical Artists, Test Engineers, and third-party contractors
- Make decisions regarding game mechanics, art direction, sounds, themes, and mathematical aspects of gameplay
- Create new games from design ideation through final product release
- Adapt existing games through reskins or conversions for markets with different rules and nuances
- Work on multiple game development projects simultaneously
- Play games, review internal information, and interact with employees involved in game development
- Understand Video Poker market requirements and bring new games to the market
- Develop and document design vision for assigned markets with mentor oversight
- Support team members with design vision development
- Facilitate game-project development and delivery from initial concept to release
- Engage and motivate cross-functional project teams while ensuring product specifications are met
- Identify solutions to development challenges and conflicting expectations
- Liaise on cross-functional team requests and prioritize them based on impact
- Review delivered results against the initial vision and identify improvements for future projects
- Learn game development processes and cross-functional tasks through shadowing and meetings
- Research target markets and understand market segmentation, product requirements, gaming-market influences, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Knowledge of the gaming industry
- Previous game design experience
- Previous experience coordinating multiple cross-functional teams to create end-user products from ideation to release
- Passion and energy for games, technology, and entertainment
- Conversational ability to interact with technical game contributors
- Basic understanding of mathematics, engineering, and art principles
- Ability to communicate ideas and direction to a cross-functional game development team
- Collaborative approach to quick solutions with test engineers on production issues
- Ability to accept constructive criticism and feedback
- Nevada requirement to obtain gaming card and be 21+ years of age
- Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree
- Preferred: 1–4 years’ experience in game design or multimedia design
- Preferred: Previous experience in a technical discipline such as art, math, or engineering
- Preferred: Working knowledge of designer roles and responsibilities at IGT
- Preferred: Working knowledge of IGT game development process and cross-functional contributor tasks
- Preferred: Awareness of market segmentation in gaming industry and gaming regulatory requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonus or commission opportunities may be available depending on the role
- 401(k) savings plan with company contributions
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Equal employment opportunities and inclusive work environment