Game Designer

Job description

ABOUT US ARRISE is a global leader in software development and services for the iGaming industry, powered by 11,000+ professionals spanning multiple disciplines and 14 locations worldwide. At ARRISE, we know a thing or two about making great games. From concept to execution, we combine creativity with technical excellence to shape the future of player engagement, driving our business and industry forward. Our teams plan, prepare, and produce every title in a packed multi-product roadmap, having created over 1,800 slots to date. Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product marketers, regulatory experts, and other stakeholders from across the business all work together on delivering new player favorites at scale and pace. ARRISE USA represents our growing footprint in one of the world’s most dynamic tech and entertainment markets. With a remote team of product experts, we’re tapping into American talent to drive the next generation of iGaming innovation. ABOUT THE ROLE We’re building a brand-new, US-based, fully remote game studio developing new slot games, and we’re looking for an experienced Game Designer to drive the vision for our games. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a small multidisciplinary team to lead the creation of new games from the ground up with a strong focus on delivering standout themes and high-performing mechanics. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Define and deliver the overall game vision, including game mechanics, play style, and theme Collaborate closely with mathematicians, artists, animators, and sound designers to bring your game to life Playtest and iterate on your game’s math, mechanics, game flow, and visual presentation with an eye toward creating the best player experience possible Produce and maintain clear design documentation for your game Collaborate with other game designers to provide gameplay feedback and recommendations for improvement on each other’s games Regularly play competitors’ games in the iGaming and land-based spaces to stay abreast of industry trends and new mechanics WHAT WE ASK OF YOU 5+ years of experience designing real-money slot games for iGaming or land-based markets Degree in Mathematics, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience Excellent written communication skills, especially the ability to clearly communicate complex and creative concepts to stakeholders across the globe Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging game mechanics, and player expectations Familiarity with wireframing software such as Figma or Balsamiq You should: Be able to move comfortably between strategic and detailed levels Bring strong organization and structure to a fast-moving environment Be extremely creative, designing experiences that are intuitive and fun Obsess over detail and refinement Provide, accept, and act on feedback constructively #LI-Remote