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Join a pure online casino gaming company working remote as the Lead Game Designer for industry leading games and ride the global game playing wave with a team of talented game developers building games for global distribution. Our client's games are sold out. Every game they can make for over two years is sold. The Game Designer is involved in the development of new game designs, theme designs, game flow and the overall vision of the game. This role is responsible for directing the execution of the vision by game artists, animators and developers. The Game Designer works in a collaborative small team environment with a group of exceptionally talented artists, animators, software engineers, and game designers to provide the best gaming experience for the slot player. The ability to effectively lead a team while maintaining a positive attitude under pressure is crucial. Responsibilities Participates in the creation and review of original game designs, new game themes and concepts for electronic gaming slot machines. Reviews game software during development to verify game play and all game elements are of high quality. Creates and maintains all documents and files required for game development and submission to external regulators. Act as the end-to-end project manager for multiple slot games, from kickoff to completion Maintain and report project status and health to stakeholders Manage a team of individual contributors from multiple disciplines (art, animation, software engineering), keeping the team motivated and engaged through recognition, conflict resolution, and relationship building Schedule, facilitate, and document team meetings to capture status of projects Set priorities and assign tasks using JIRA and other project management software Continually play the team's games while in development to ensure functionality and production value meets the game's design requirements and expected department standards Collaborate with other game producers/designers to identify common issues and communicate issue status and resolutions Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required Background in mathematics Requires a minimum of three years of experience in game design and development Strong understanding of game design concepts in gaming Proven ability to create game concepts Key contributor in the design and development of successful core and entertainment products Ability to work in teams, with managers and able to collaborate with creative and technical disciplines Thinks big and adapts to change in a creative environment Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Self-driven, responsible and detail-oriented person who can multi-task and deliver high quality work on time Proficient in Microsoft Office programs Proficient in JIRA or other project/task management software Location: You may live anywhere in Texas or Nevada (the states where this company is a registered employer) Relocation expenses are paid - to anywhere in those states you want to live. Remote work from home Benefits: Medical, dental, vision 100% coverage for employee Generous vacation 401k About the Company: In 2019 this company inked a deal with the world's largest game distributor and has never looked back. As one of the most successful recent iGaming startups they have grown to two studios and multiple game teams. They are founded Player Focus and Fun! Get the benefits of a small self-directed game studio with no bureaucracy and none of the start-up downsides. About QDStaff QDStaff is North America's leading talent source for award-winning video game companies. We rotate job postings on platforms which sometimes causes jobs to appear closed when they are removed. Consult our careers page at to get access to this role and similar great opportunities. Follow us on LinkedIn Visit us at QDStaff

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