Light and Wonder, Inc.
Game Designer- Casino
Light and Wonder, Inc., Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550
Gaming:
Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.
Position Summary
Our Reno team at Light & Wonder designs and develops content for our Central Determination, Class II, Historical Horse Racing, and Class III markets. It is an exciting environment where game designers, mathematicians, engineers, artists, sound designers, and testers work together to produce some of the best content for the market.
We are looking for a creative and passionate game designer. This position requires a high degree of initiate and accountability. Game designers are responsible for reviewing/refining games, conceptualizing/communicating game concepts, and working across teams and disciplines including engineering, art, sound design, project management, and product manager to deliver a wide variety of gaming products.
Job Functions:Conceptualizing designs for slot gamesCreate designs based on existing designs and/or games based on stakeholder requirementsPitching designs to various levels of stakeholdersDocumentation and communication of game designReview and iteration of game design - including all aspects of the game - art, math, sound, execution, & choreographyParticipation in theme and mechanic brainstormingMarket and data analysis of current trendsQualifications
Job Qualifications :
Experience:
Minimum 1-3 years of game design or related experienceBackground in casino style game development is preferredKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Experience designing games or similar products that come into being through various channels - including original concepts, competitively relevant products, and business or market needsKnowledge and experience with various game development pipelines & methodologiesExperience working with multiple disciplines, including artists, mathematicians, software developers, etc. in creating games or productsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to communicate and collaborate with other team members.Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environmentDetail-oriented and organizedStrong analytical skills
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
Work Conditions
LNW and its affiliates (collectively, "LNW") are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain LNW employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure LNW complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, LNW requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with LNW (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to LNW conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
#LI-SH1
Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.
Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.
Position Summary
Our Reno team at Light & Wonder designs and develops content for our Central Determination, Class II, Historical Horse Racing, and Class III markets. It is an exciting environment where game designers, mathematicians, engineers, artists, sound designers, and testers work together to produce some of the best content for the market.
We are looking for a creative and passionate game designer. This position requires a high degree of initiate and accountability. Game designers are responsible for reviewing/refining games, conceptualizing/communicating game concepts, and working across teams and disciplines including engineering, art, sound design, project management, and product manager to deliver a wide variety of gaming products.
Job Functions:Conceptualizing designs for slot gamesCreate designs based on existing designs and/or games based on stakeholder requirementsPitching designs to various levels of stakeholdersDocumentation and communication of game designReview and iteration of game design - including all aspects of the game - art, math, sound, execution, & choreographyParticipation in theme and mechanic brainstormingMarket and data analysis of current trendsQualifications
Job Qualifications :
Experience:
Minimum 1-3 years of game design or related experienceBackground in casino style game development is preferredKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Experience designing games or similar products that come into being through various channels - including original concepts, competitively relevant products, and business or market needsKnowledge and experience with various game development pipelines & methodologiesExperience working with multiple disciplines, including artists, mathematicians, software developers, etc. in creating games or productsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to communicate and collaborate with other team members.Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environmentDetail-oriented and organizedStrong analytical skills
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
Work Conditions
LNW and its affiliates (collectively, "LNW") are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain LNW employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure LNW complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, LNW requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with LNW (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to LNW conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
#LI-SH1
Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.