Game Design Team Lead

Overview:

Welcome to the Games Global world. We’re changing the rules of the game. Providing 1,300+ exclusive games from some seriously talented studios and not to mention a record-breaking progressive jackpot network, we help operators level up and create their perfect lobby.

As part of Switch Studios, you would be working for one of the foremost providers of gaming technology in the world.

This role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and deep knowledge of game design processes.

What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive package including a competitive salary, top of the range benefits, discretionary bonus scheme, annual pay reviews, constant learning through the Games Global university, wellbeing initiatives and office spaces you’ll thrive in!

Responsibilities:

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage a team consisting of game designers, mathematicians, technical writers, and artists.
• Facilitate collaboration between departments to ensure that all game components align with the overall project vision.
• Conduct daily scrums, regular team meetings, provide guidance, and ensure timely delivery of individual contributions.
• Lead the review and improvement of team processes, ensuring ongoing evaluation and refinement to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement a continuous improvement approach, identifying opportunities for innovation, streamlining workflows, and enhancing team performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to assess current practices, gather feedback, and develop actionable plans for process enhancements.
• Monitor progress and outcomes of process changes, adjusting as needed to maintain alignment with organizational goals and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to contribute ideas and actively participate in process optimization efforts.

• Oversee the creation of initial game concepts and high-level design documentation.
• Oversee the collaboration with stakeholders to refine game ideas, ensuring they meet market needs and player expectations in the iGaming space.
• Ensure game concepts align with business objectives and adhere to regulatory standards in the iGaming industry.

• Establish and maintain a clear workflow from ideation to completion of game design work packages.
• Ensure each game work package includes validated mathematics, comprehensive help files, detailed game specifications, and completed art assets.
• Coordinate between departments to ensure all components are correctly integrated and prepared for handoff to the development team.

• Work closely with mathematicians to ensure all game mechanics and payouts are mathematically sound and compliant with iGaming regulations.
• Validate mathematical models for gameplay balance and fairness.
• Approve and oversee the integration of mathematics into game specifications and development assets.

• Oversee the collaboration between artists, game designers and the Head of Product to define the visual style and ensure art assets are consistent with the game’s vision.
• Obtain final art asset approval from all stakeholders and ensure they are development-ready, meeting technical requirements for integration into the game engine.

• Manage the technical writer to ensure all game-related documentation (e.g., help files, technical specifications, and JIRA development tickets) is clear, concise, and accessible to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure that documentation is properly versioned and updated throughout the game development cycle.
• Collaborate with the technical project managers to handle any post-release updates or fixes required by regulatory bodies or the market.

• Compile and finalize work packages for development, ensuring all assets, specifications, and documentation are complete and ready for handoff.
• Work with the development team to address any questions or changes required during the development process.
• Ensure timely delivery of work packages to avoid delays in the production pipeline.

• Act as the main point of contact between the game design team and development teams to resolve any design-related issues that arise during the development phase.
• Provide ongoing support to the development team to ensure the design is executed accurately.

• Fully completed game design work packages, including:
• Validated mathematical models and payout structures.
• Comprehensive help files and player guides.
• Detailed technical specifications.
• Finished and development-ready art assets.
• Regular progress updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Timely delivery of games to external testing, regulatory certification, and live deployment.
• Consistent and clear documentation for game design and project management processes.

Qualifications:

What we expect from you:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent project management abilities, with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• High proficiency in game design tools and methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in cross-department collaboration.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage a diverse team and coordinate with various departments.
• Bachelor’s degree in game design, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in game design, preferably within the iGaming industry.

Good to have:

• Strong understanding of game mathematics, probability, and payout structures.
• Understanding of iGaming compliance and regulatory standards.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected across all our teams. Join us and be a part of an organisation that is truly committed to creating a level playing field for everyone.

Kindly be aware that to be employed at Games Global, you need to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with our industry requirements.