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Lead Game Designer
PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC —Las Vegas, NV
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- 401(k) matching
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Lead Designer, Innovation - Unannounced Game
Blizzard Entertainment —Irvine, CA
- $119,280 - $220,700 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Office
- Mentoring
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Lead Systems Designer
PlayStation Global —Remote
- $152,900 - $229,300 a year
- Remote
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Criminal background check
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Lead 3D Game Artist
Epoch Games —Winston-Salem, NC
- Management
- English
- Mid-level
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Lead Systems Designer (Economy and Engagement Focus)
thatgamecompany —Los Angeles, CA
- $98,000 - $153,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Lead AI Designer (Apex Legends)
Electronic Arts —Los Angeles, CA
- $133,500 - $233,600 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Management
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Lead Game Technical Artist I
Ainsworth Game Technology —Las Vegas, NV
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Mentoring
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Lead Technical Designer| Diablo | Irvine, CA or Albany, NY
Blizzard Entertainment —Irvine, CA
- $99,200 - $183,520 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Office
- 8 years
- Mentoring
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Lead Designer, Activity
Warner Bros. Discovery —Salt Lake City, UT
- Full-time
- 3 years
- C++
- Mentoring
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Lead Level Designer
Eleventh Hour Games —Dallas, TX
- 5 years
- Mentoring
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Design Lead
Eleventh Hour Games —Dallas, TX
- Remote
- 3 years
- Product management
- Mentoring
Lead Artist - Digital Gaming
Mattel —El Segundo, CA
- $96,800 - $137,000 a year
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
Design Lead
Spin Master Ltd —Long Island City, NY
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Children
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible schedule
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UX Motion Design Lead
Stellantis —Auburn Hills, MI
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
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Lead Game Designer

PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC -
Las Vegas, NV

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

RSU
Happy hour
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Statistics
Statistics
Team leadership
Math
Game design
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Probability theory
Excel formulas
Project leadership
Casino & gaming industry
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

As a Lead 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

7+ 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

About PLAYSTUDIOS
PLAYSTUDIOS is the developer and operator of award-winning free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms. The company’s collection of original and published titles is powered by its groundbreaking playAWARDS loyalty marketing platform, which enables players to earn real-world rewards from a portfolio of global entertainment, retail, technology, travel, leisure, and gaming brands across 17 countries and four continents. Founded by a team of veteran gaming, hospitality, and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS brings together beautifully designed mobile gaming content with an innovative loyalty platform in order to provide its players with an unequaled entertainment experience and its partners with actionable business insights. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS, visit playstudios.com
PLAYSTUDIOS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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