Studio Director, Game Design Location: Silverwater, Australia
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: 2 Days Ago
End Date to Apply: January 17, 2025 (26 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R317499
Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.
Position Summary Reporting to the Vice President, Game Development in Sydney, the Studio Director, Game Design is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Game Development Studio. Utilizing extensive experience, you are responsible for conceptualizing, leading, and overseeing the development of new gaming concepts for the studio that align with company game KPI's and deliverables. Additionally, you will impart industry knowledge as you lead, manage, train, and develop the Mathematician team within the studio.
Essential Job Functions Lead day-to-day functions, guidance, and people management and development of the studio. Develop new gaming concepts for the studio that align with company game KPI's and deliverables. Enhance the understanding of common gameplay implementation and ensure its application among all members of the studio. Review game performance in the field to perceive optimal strategies for market penetration and player acceptance with respect to developing world-class gaming content. Provide expert opinion on gaming content globally from the perspective of the end user. Report regularly to the VP of Game Development Sydney and VP of Product Management – International, on current and future game design directions. Align and liaise with the Project Management Team on all games in development. Consult various SMEs (Test Technicians, Software Developers, Software Engineers) to facilitate the timely progression of game projects through internal testing, submissions to ATF, and the ultimate release of games to market. Assist Product Managers with information on recommended configurations for recently released products for use by Sales and Marketing. Liaise with senior management, customers, regulators, distributors, and suppliers. This liaison could occasionally involve domestic and sometimes overseas travel. Qualifications Education / Experience: 10+ years' experience in a Studio or Mathematics / Game Design Team Lead role or similar in land-based or digital slot games industry. Strong experience as a Game Designer with a great portfolio of games and concrete appreciation of current market trends. Intimate knowledge of Gaming regulations for Australia, USA, and Asia. Mathematics degree (or evidence of substantial mathematical studies undertaken within a Tertiary program). The highest level of awareness and interest in the gaming industry and gaming-related products. An understanding of the factors relating to the timely progression of game projects through internal testing, submissions to ATF, and the ultimate release of games to market. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Good communication skills. Foster independent discussion of ideas among colleagues. Knowledge of historical industry trends. Ability to identify novel concepts worth implementing and protecting (patenting) through an ongoing knowledge of other competitors' products and patents. Understand the steps involved in presenting new product designs to regulators. Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information. Leadership capabilities aligned to running a large multifunctional team. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
Work Conditions The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations. Possible domestic and international travel.
Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation, or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence / background investigation on you.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
L&W is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
About Us Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our land-based gaming, iGaming, and social gaming businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 6,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.
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