Lead Game Designer

Our client is an established international iGaming company headquartered in Europe, specializing in the development of high-quality slot games enjoyed by players worldwide. As the company continues to expand its portfolio and launch new titles, it is looking for an experienced Lead Game Designer to drive the creative vision of its games and lead a talented design team. If you're passionate about building engaging slot experiences, mentoring designers, and bringing innovative ideas to life, this opportunity could be the perfect fit. Your main responsibilities will be: • Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of Game Designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous professional growth. • Own the end-to-end game design process, transforming creative concepts into engaging, market-leading slot games. • Design innovative gameplay mechanics, bonus features, progression systems, and player journeys that maximize engagement and retention. • Develop and maintain clear, detailed, and well-structured Game Design Documentation (GDD) to support cross-functional collaboration. • Work closely with mathematicians, producers, artists, animators, developers, and QA teams to deliver exceptional gaming experiences. • Oversee the implementation of game features, ensuring design quality and consistency throughout the entire development cycle. • Analyze market trends, player behavior, and competitor products to identify new opportunities and keep the product portfolio ahead of the market. • Drive innovation by introducing fresh gameplay ideas, mechanics, and features that enhance player experience. • Review game designs, provide constructive feedback, and make key design decisions that align with product goals. • Leverage gameplay metrics, player feedback, and data insights to continuously refine game balance, UX, and overall performance.