Game Designer I

Responsibilities

IGT’s SPIELO Moncton studio is seeking a Junior Game Designer, Level 1.

• Convey a design vision and win approval of concept through a documented design plan, using help from programmers, mathematicians, strategists, and others.
• Plan and define all elements and components of an electronic game including setting, structure, rules, story flow, theme design, and game mechanics, in conjunction with provided market requirements and regulations.
• Create and manage required design documentation to support full production of a game or game feature.
• Provide oversight and leadership to the team of artists, animators, mathematicians, and programmers who build out the game on your behalf.
• Participate in collaborative design ideation sessions.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is able effectively leverage artistic and technical abilities to identify and execute opportunities to advance our product portfolio and will require:

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Collaborative and flexible thinking
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Photoshop
• Solid interpersonal skills
• An affinity for mathematics
• A disciplined and methodical approach to task execution

In addition, the successful candidate will have some post-secondary credentials, or applicable prior experience, in the fields of game design, game development, software quality assurance, graphic design, animation, product development, product marketing, or advertising. Please visit jobs.igt.com to apply

Occasional travel may be required.

In addition to a resume, a favorable review of your portfolio will be required to secure an interview. Be sure to include a link to your work samples with your application.

Keys to Success

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected, and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

All IGT employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.