Job Posting Title
Games Designer
Pay Range
$84,735-$157,365
Summary
We're pioneers in our field and relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Aristocrat is an ideas company at heart, which means innovation is embedded into every aspect of our business. Whether we're designing sleek new cabinets, premium game content or award-winning systems, we apply fresh thinking and creativity to deliver the world's greatest gaming experience, every day. With cool new titles and publishing of our games in land-based casinos, on social applications, and on real money online casinos, we're continually pushing the bar of creativity.
The Games Designer plays an important role in both the evolution of land- and social-first games and the development of new game concepts and into our iGaming & RMG portfolio. The Games Designer is responsible for the operation and verification of all mathematical equations and production output for said games. They may also lead or direct the work of other mathematicians throughout various projects. The ideal candidate will: have experience in slot game design, be able to draw conclusions and drive game design decisions from analyses and be able to work effectively with teams across the organization.
What You'll Do
Roles and Responsibilities:
Participates in the creation and review of original mathematical models and new game themes and concepts for online Real Money Games, with an emphasis on slot games
Oversees and participates the creation and review of existing land- and social-first math models and game themes as they're adapted for the online Real Money Environment
Develop and review new progressive & bonusing systems and meta game features
Partner with other game designers in conducting and verifying mathematic calculations
Produce or review documentation for regulators describing reel strips and math models
Creates and/or reviews reel strips and combination sheets, including relevant simulation or calculation programs in your language of choice (C++ / C# preferred)
Partner with artists and animators to create unique environments and gaming concepts
Maintain current knowledge of house style documents
Understand market requirements, identify trends and opportunities, and assess the competitive environment to aide in the development of Aristocrat’s iGaming product portfolio
Monitor the competitive landscape and measure product performance to identify key areas of improvement
Partner closely with other Aristocrat studios & game designers to optimize and execute their games for the RMG market
Other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in Game Design & Mathematics with strong understanding of slots (land or online)
Strong understanding of mathematical concepts in gaming
Proven ability to create game concepts and math models
Proven ability to create and manage game simulation and/or calculation programs
Proven ability to works in teams, with managers and other disciplines
Consistently meets deadlines and expectations when shipping expectations to other departments
Ability to develop award winning, next generation games
Expertise in different gambling concepts and styles
Proven ability to deliver product on schedule
Strong communication skills
Possess high integrity and exceptional work ethic
Foster mutual trust and respect, and is an excellent team player
Initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
Comfortable with ambiguity; welcomes the challenge of developing new ideas and approaches in a semi-unstructured environment
Ability to both work independently and be team oriented
Meets challenges consistently and confidently with energy and drive. Motivated by results, urgency, and personal commitment
About Anaxi™
Anaxi is Aristocrat Leisure Limited’s (ASX:ALL) dedicated online Real Money Gaming and Customer Experience Solutions business. Founded in 2022, Anaxi creates destinations where players can enjoy the excitement of online Real Money Gaming with confidence. Powered by the world’s greatest gaming content and the creativity of over 800 passionate people, Anaxi is on a mission to become the most trusted name in online RMG, globally. Anaxi: Experience Entertainment.
For more: www.anaxi.com
About Aristocrat
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL) is a top 20 Australian listed company, with 7000+ employees worldwide. Our company mission is to “bring joy to life through the power of play” across a growing range of land-based and digital entertainment channels every day. Our fast-growing business sits at the intersection of technology and creativity, with innovation embedded into every aspect of our business. Aristocrat’s business encompasses Aristocrat Gaming - the World’s #1 premium provider of casino games, innovative technology and customer experience solutions, along with Pixel United, a mobile games powerhouse. Pixel United boasts three world-leading game publishers in Product Madness, Plarium and Big Fish Games that collectively entertain millions of players every day. Our new Real Money Gaming (RMG) business aspires to become the third global operation within Aristocrat, and the world’s go-to destination for RMG.
Our Values
All about the Player
Talent Unleashed
Collective Brilliance
Good Business Good Citizen
The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.
At Aristocrat, our mission is to bring joy to life through the power of play. Headquartered in Las Vegas, we have offices throughout the US in Austin, Nashville, Seattle, Reno, Atlanta, and more!
Our values are rooted in creativity and technology and we have a rich history of innovation that has shaped our industry over many decades. From our global firsts, to our exploration of new and emerging markets, there is one thing that remains consistent…
We. Love. To. Play.
Licensed in around 300 gaming jurisdictions, operating in over 90 countries and offering a unique blend products and services, Aristocrat is proud to be a global games powerhouse.