Principal Game Designer – Casino & Gambling Games
ClubWPT Gold
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Redwood City • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $200,000 - $300,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Own the Game Vision – Define the design pillars that make our casino games distinct, addictive, and replayable. You know what creates a great session — now build it.
- Design Core Systems & Mechanics – Lead the creation of gambling loops, volatility models, bonus structures, and reward systems that keep players engaged and coming back.
- Collaborate Across Disciplines – Partner with math designers, engineers, artists, and product leads to bring games from concept to polished, market-ready release.
- Prototype & Iterate – Rapidly test game feel, payout structures, and bonus features to find what *hits* — then refine until it's right.
- Stay Sharp on the Market – Know what's dominating casino floors and online platforms. Understand what players are gravitating toward and why, and use that knowledge to stay ahead.
- Mentor & Elevate – Help level up other designers and contribute to a culture where great gambling game instincts are developed and rewarded.
Requirements
- 7+ years in game design, with direct experience designing casino, gambling, or high-engagement games — slots, table games, poker, or similar.
- A *real* passion for gambling and casino culture. You play these games. You understand them from the inside out.
- Deep knowledge of volatility, RTP, bonus mechanics, and what makes a game feel rewarding vs. flat.
- Strong instincts for the moment-to-moment player experience — the near miss, the anticipation, the big win reveal.
- Experience working cross-functionally and mentoring other designers.
- Analytical chops to back up your creative instincts with data.
Benefits
- Creative Ownership – Shape the design direction of entirely new gambling experiences from the ground up.
- Play to Your Passion – This is a role for someone who genuinely loves this space, not someone learning to like it.
- Impactful Work – Your designs will directly drive the success of our next major titles in the U.S. market.
- Passionate Team – Work with people building in an area they care deeply about, moving fast and thinking big.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
game designgambling loopsvolatility modelsbonus structuresreward systemsprototypingiterative designRTPdata analysis
Soft Skills
collaborationmentoringcreativityanalytical thinkingplayer experience focus