Game Designer IV

Location:

Macquarie Park, AU, 2113

Requisition ID: 16948

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

Responsibilities

Accountable for the design of multiple games from concept to market (prototype); accountable for leading all aspects of game design including mathematics, creative look and feel and related project management; proven game designer with several proven successful games in the market. Utilizes advanced in-depth game design, mathematical, creative and project management skills to create multiple assigned games; focuses on the entire scope of game design elements. Works on multiple complex games and game design projects.
Accountable for supervising a small team of Game Designers and/or Math Product Developers. Regularly leads and mentors less experienced personnel. Leads and/or ensures and/or performs testing and troubleshooting of complex mathematical and technical design issues. Leads the process of obtaining or obtains necessary approvals for games both internally and externally

Qualifications

Has advanced in-depth knowledge of / skills in the content areas of:
- Game design
    - Math probabilities theories
    - Design tools, e.g., SlotCalc; game emulation / modeling
   - Player preferences / likes/ dislikes
   - Customer preferences / likes/ dislikes
   - Project management associated with game creation
   - Team supervision

6 to 10 years of progressively complex experience in math product development and game design

3 to 5 years of game design project management and/or team lead / supervision experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Selfleadership

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

All IGT employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.