IGT

Senior Slot Game Designer

IGT

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Las Vegas • California • Nevada • United States

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Salary

💰 $86,538 - $220,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the design of slot game concepts from ideation to final delivery, focusing on entertainment value, pacing, math outcomes, and player engagement.
  • Apply principles of player psychology to design experiences that resonate emotionally, encourage repeat play, and maximize player satisfaction.
  • Work closely with mathematicians to refine game mechanics and enhance the player experience through balanced and rewarding gameplay.
  • Collaborate with a diverse team including producers, animators, sound designers, and engineers to ensure creative alignment and execution quality.
  • Interpret creative briefs and develop concepts that align with product strategy and market expectations.
  • Use player data and analytics to inform design decisions, optimize game mechanics, and identify opportunities for innovation.
  • Mentor junior designers, sharing best practices and guiding the development of game features across multiple projects.
  • Playtest and iterate on in-development games, providing detailed feedback on math, art, sound, messaging, pacing, and UI.
  • Responsible for creating detailed Game Design Documents (GDDs) and pitch materials that clearly communicate game concepts, mechanics, and player experience goals.
  • Support external partners with clear communication of key design features to aid in promotion and market success.
  • Analyze performance data post-launch to inform future game mechanics and optimize player retention.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Game Design, Psychology, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 4–5 years of experience in slot game design, with a proven track record of successful releases.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel for modeling and simulation.
  • Solid foundation in Combinatorics, Probability Theory, and Statistics.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret player data and translate insights into actionable design improvements.
  • A keen eye for visual appeal and choreography, ensuring games are not only mathematically sound but also visually engaging and well-paced.
  • Proficiency in visual design tools for storyboarding and concept presentation.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across disciplines.
  • Passion for slot games and a deep understanding of player psychology and casino game dynamics.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, feedback-driven environment.
Benefits
  • Health, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement to keep your brain buzzing.
  • Paid time off to recharge.
  • Wellness programs to keep you feeling great.
  • Identity theft insurance for peace of mind.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions to help you plan for the future.

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Hard skills
slot game designgame mechanicsplayer data analysisCombinatoricsProbability TheoryStatisticsGame Design Documents (GDDs)modelingsimulationvisual design
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationmentoringcreativityattention to detailplayer engagementfeedback-drivenproblem-solvingemotional resonanceteam alignment