Senior Game Designer

Role Overview

• Job Location: Bengaluru
• Experience: 5-7+ Years
• Division: Design
• Job Type: Onsite
• Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

We're looking for a Senior Slot Game Designer to conceptualize and own end-to-end design of innovative, engaging slot games. You will collaborate across teams to craft game mechanics, create detailed design documents, and drive live operations. A strong grasp of RNG, game balancing, and player psychology is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Game Mechanics Design: Design and develop innovative slot game concepts with engaging mechanics — base game, free spins, hold-and-spin, cascades, multipliers, jackpots and bonus features
• Math Collaboration: Partner with game mathematicians to set RTP, volatility and hit-frequency targets, and review simulations and PAR sheets to confirm the math delivers the intended feel
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive game design documentation, including design briefs, wireframes, and prototypes
• Regulatory Support: Prepare accurate game rules, help screens and design documentation for certification submissions (GLI-11 / GLI-19 and US jurisdictions)
• Collaboration: Work closely with math, art, animation, sound and development teams to ensure a cohesive and high-quality gaming experience
• Playtesting: Conduct playtesting sessions, gather feedback, and iterate on game design based on client and user input
• Market & Performance Analysis: Track competitor releases and game performance data to refine live games and inform new concepts
• Industry Awareness: Stay current with industry trends and integrate new ideas and technologies into your designs
• Process Improvement: Continuously refine game design processes and methodologies to enhance creativity and efficiency
• Ownership: Take full ownership of the slot game design process, from concept to live operations, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality and engaging product as the foundational game designer in the team
• Mentorship: Review other designers work and mentor junior designers as the team grows
• Creative Freedom: Opportunity to conceptualize and implement new features, ensuring a fresh and evolving gaming experience

Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Game Designer at a slot game company (land-based, online real-money or social casino slots)
• In-depth understanding of advanced RNG mechanics, mathematical balancing, and game progression
• Working knowledge of slot math — RTP, volatility, hit frequency, paytables and reel strips — and the ability to read PAR sheets and simulation results
• Advanced Excel skills for paytable prototyping and feature modelling
• Proven ability to create detailed Game Design Documents (GDD) and clearly describe algorithms, including complex calculations and formulas
• A portfolio of at least 2 shipped slot titles, with your design contribution clearly described
• Strong passion for designing, developing, and taking full ownership of key game features
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Deep enthusiasm for slot games and a solid understanding of player psychology, pacing and reward loops

Nice to Have

• Experience with US Class II / Class III or VLT games, and knowledge of GLI-11, GLI-19 and major US jurisdictions (Nevada, New Jersey, tribal markets)
• Hands-on slot math modelling and simulation in Python, C++, C# or VBA
• Experience designing crash games, bonus buys, provably fair mechanics or skill-based gaming features
• Background in social casino live-ops, events and meta-systems (collections, progression, tournaments)
• Familiarity with HTML5 slot production, Unity or proprietary slot engines, and RGS integration
• Wireframing and mock-up skills in Figma, Balsamiq, Photoshop or Illustrator
• Experience with Jira or similar tools in an Agile studio
• Prior people leadership or mentoring of game designers