Game Designer II

POSITION SUMMARY

The Game Designer II reports to the Game Design Manager and will participate in a team responsible for the concept, design, production and testing of slot games. This position will be responsible for:

• Applying programming principles to create game simulations and calculation programs;
• Developing gaming probabilities and payout tables;
• Developing production math for proprietary slot, and traditional math systems for original titles and platform conversions;
• Working with software development teams to ensure correct implementation of games math;
• Developing original game play mechanics;
• Providing feedback and direction on game concepts;
• Providing input on game rules, game play mechanisms;
• Working with product management and product marketing to understand market trends and develop competitive innovations;
• Communicating the vision of the game by working with artists and sound to create appropriate assets;
• Reviewing games in all stages of development to verify the direction and quality of the game.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, the Game Designer II will be responsible for the following primary functions:

• Work closely with our game designers to transform their game concept into AGT’s proprietary game environment.
• Provide the game engine or software to game builder
• Perform a range of game simulations so that our game designers can evaluate the mathematical properties of games
• Create the simulation program based on the concept
• Other duties, as assigned

Education/Experience

• A solid understanding of spinning reel games of chance (pokie/slot games);
• Ability to transform game concepts into a scripting language;
• Computer literacy to a level sufficient to run PC based simulations and collect data results from simulations; and
• Ability to work well with a small team and meet tight deadlines.

Knowledge & Skills

This position will require:

• Experience in basic statistics and computer languages such as C# and LUA would be viewed very favorably.
• Formal qualifications in computer programming would be viewed favorably.

Other Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Nevada Gaming registration.