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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Game Designer - Slot Games - LEVEL 2 - **Company:** International Game Technology Inc - **Location:** Belgrade, MT, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer Animation, Adobe Photoshop, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.igt.com/talentcommunity/apply/1367878457/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * Strong knowledge of slot game principles, mechanics, features and player experience * Understanding of common slot concepts such as reels, paylines/ways, scatters, wilds, free spins, hold & spin, jackpots, bonuses, volatility, RTP, hit frequency and paytable structure * Experience creating or contributing to slot game concepts, mechanics, game design documents, feature descriptions or game briefs * Ability to clearly explain the creative vision of a slot game to art, sound, math, development and production teams * Ability to create clear art, sound and math briefs for internal teams and external vendors * Understanding of how game design, math, art, sound, animation and UI work together to create a complete player experience * Good analytical thinking and ability to understand the relationship between mechanics, math parameters and player engagement * Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills * Attention to detail and ability to review game builds against the approved design, rules, storyboard and feature specification * Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint * English language skills, written and spoken, as we work with teams and producers worldwide Nice to have: * Experience in land-based gaming / casino floor slot games * Experience in online slots, social casino or real-money gaming * Experience working with mathematicians or game math documentation * Basic knowledge of probability, statistics, combinatorics or slot math principles * Experience with visual design tools, storyboarding tools, Photoshop or other art-editing software * Ability to create simple mockups, visual references, mood boards or feature sketches * Experience guiding third-party art vendors or external creative partners * Understanding of regulated gaming markets, certification processes or jurisdictional compliance requirements * Responsible use of AI tools for ideation, market research, concept exploration, visual reference creation, documentation support or productivity improvement * A passion for slot games, casino games and player-focused entertainment ## Description * Develop the creative vision of the game, including graphical theme ideas, symbol direction, feature presentation and key visual references * Define initial game design and math parameters, including game flow, paytable direction, volatility target, hit frequency, RTP target, feature frequency and bonus behavior * Create and maintain game design documentation, including game design documents, feature descriptions, rules, storyboard, art briefs, sound briefs and math briefs * Work closely with Producers, Mathematicians, Developers, Technical Artists, Artists, Animators, Sound Designers and QA throughout development * Review game builds and provide feedback on gameplay, pacing, feature clarity, art, sound, messaging, UI and overall player experience * Guide third-party art vendors and in-house art teams to ensure artwork and presentation are aligned with the game concept * Research slot game trends, successful mechanics, casino floor trends and online slot innovations to support future game concepts * Support compliance by ensuring game rules, features, messaging and documentation are aligned with relevant jurisdictions ## Related Videos - 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