Senior Game Designer

Sportradar AG
Wien, Austria
29 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

A/B Testing Game Engine Instant Messaging Technology Workday

Job description

  • Designing Innovative Gameplay in a Competitive Market.
  • Balancing Creativity with Data & KPIs.
  • Navigating Regulatory Constraints.
  • Iterating in Fast-Paced Production Cycles.
  • Driving Cross-Functional Collaboration.
  • Owning End-to-End Feature Development.
  • Managing Ambiguity in Early-Stage Concepts.
  • Aligning Game Vision with Commercial Goals.
  • Delivering High-Quality Experiences Under Tight Deadlines., * A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and the US) including various social events and teambuilding.
  • Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy.
  • A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks.
  • Vibrant and inclusive community which welcomes all participants.
  • Global Employee Assistance Program.
  • Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience).
  • Online training videos.
  • Flexible working hours.

The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

  • Initial Screening: A quick online chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations.
  • Interview: Organized online or on-site with the purpose of meeting the hiring manager, assessing team fit and learning more about the role.
  • Technical Assessment: Take home task to showcase your technical skills.
  • Technical Interview: Organized online or on-site to meet with the Hiring Manager and/or additional Interviewer to dive into your solution.
  • Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, offer!

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in game design (preferably with iGaming, real-money gaming).
  • Proven track record of shipped titles.
  • Strong understanding of game mechanics, player motivation, and engagement loops.
  • Experience working with KPIs (retention, monetization, LTV, conversion).
  • Solid knowledge of RTP, volatility models, and math-driven design principles.
  • Experience writing clear and structured GDDs.
  • Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives.

NICE TO HAVE:

  • Experience designing live betting products, slot games or live casino products.
  • Familiarity with regulated markets and certification processes.
  • Experience with A/B testing and live game optimization.
  • Basic understanding of game engines (e.g. pixi.js, 2D engine).
  • Passion for Sports industry.

About the company

Our iGaming team designs, develops, and delivers high-quality casino games enjoyed by players around the world. From concept to launch, we focus on creating engaging, visually rich, and technically robust gaming experiences across multiple platforms. Based in our Bremen or Vienna office, this role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with experienced engineers, designers, and product leaders, contribute to key technical and creative decisions, and directly impact the evolution of our growing games portfolio. If you’re excited by creativity, innovation, and building games that players love, join us and help shape the future of the Sportradar iGaming Product Portfolio.

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