Lead Game Designer

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Barcelona, Spain
30 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, Russian
Job source

Tech stack

Video Game Development Software Engineering Data Analytics

Job description

Our client is an established international iGaming company headquartered in Europe, specializing in the development of high-quality slot games enjoyed by players worldwide. As the company continues to expand its portfolio and launch new titles, it is looking for an experienced Lead Game Designer to drive the creative vision of its games and lead a talented design team. If you’re passionate about building engaging slot experiences, mentoring designers, and bringing innovative ideas to life, this opportunity could be the perfect fit. Your main responsibilities will be:

  • Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of Game Designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
  • Own the end-to-end game design process, transforming creative concepts into engaging, market-leading slot games.
  • Design innovative gameplay mechanics, bonus features, progression systems, and player journeys that maximize engagement and retention.
  • Develop and maintain clear, detailed, and well-structured Game Design Documentation (GDD) to support cross-functional collaboration.
  • Work closely with mathematicians, producers, artists, animators, developers, and QA teams to deliver exceptional gaming experiences.
  • Oversee the implementation of game features, ensuring design quality and consistency throughout the entire development cycle.
  • Analyze market trends, player behavior, and competitor products to identify new opportunities and keep the product portfolio ahead of the market.
  • Drive innovation by introducing fresh gameplay ideas, mechanics, and features that enhance player experience.
  • Review game designs, provide constructive feedback, and make key design decisions that align with product goals.
  • Leverage gameplay metrics, player feedback, and data insights to continuously refine game balance, UX, and overall performance.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in Game Design, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of designing and delivering successful slot games within the iGaming industry.
  • Deep understanding of slot game design principles, including RTP, volatility, bonus mechanics, player engagement, and game balancing.
  • Strong experience creating comprehensive and well-organized Game Design Documentation (GDD).
  • Hands-on experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing design teams.
  • Solid knowledge of the full game development lifecycle, from concept through release and post-launch optimization.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make informed, data-driven design decisions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Passion for creating innovative, high-quality games that deliver outstanding player experiences.
  • Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English and fluency in Russian.

Benefits & conditions

  • Work in an international product company with strong expertise in the iGaming industry.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • 20 days of paid vacation + Sick leave.
  • A friendly and creative atmosphere.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development. Inscribirse en esta oferta

About the company

Tripledot Studios Barcelona, Barcelona provincia Head of Game Design Scopely ES - Barcelona, Spain; IL - Tel Aviv, Israel; IN - Bangalore, India Principal Game Designer (Balancing) - Portfolio Midcore Games Voodoo Barcelona, Barcelona Workshop Leader | Game Development TUMO Bilbao-Bizkaia Bilbao, Basque Country, 48010 Senior Game Designer - Unannounced Project Scopely ES - Barcelona, Spain Volver a la última búsqueda Trabajos ) Trabajos en diseño y artes gráficas ) Lead Game Designer ( volver a la última búsqueda Recibir ofertas similares por correo electrónico No gracias, llévame a la oferta de empleo Al crear una alerta, aceptas nuestros Términos y condiciones y Política de privacidad, y el uso de cookies. Inscribirse en esta oferta

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