Game Designer - Slot Games - LEVEL 2
International Game Technology ·
- Category
- Design
- Company size
- 1000+
IGT is hiring a Game Designer (Level 2) in Belgrade to create original slot game concepts — mechanics, themes, math parameters, and design documentation — and guide them through production with artists, mathematicians, developers, and vendors. Core skills include slot mechanics knowledge (RTP, volatility, paytables) and clear cross-team communication.
IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we deliver thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences—powered by world‑class content, strong technical and commercial capabilities and nurtured by a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership.
Whether it’s spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and long‑term value creation. With a team of over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products delivered in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to costumers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here - www.igt.com.
What you’ll do:
• Create original slot game ideas, concepts, themes, mechanics, features and bonus flows
• Develop the creative vision of the game, including graphical theme ideas, symbol direction, feature presentation and key visual references
• Define initial game design and math parameters, including game flow, paytable direction, volatility target, hit frequency, RTP target, feature frequency and bonus behavior
• Create and maintain game design documentation, including game design documents, feature descriptions, rules, storyboard, art briefs, sound briefs and math briefs
• Work closely with Producers, Mathematicians, Developers, Technical Artists, Artists, Animators, Sound Designers and QA throughout development
• Review game builds and provide feedback on gameplay, pacing, feature clarity, art, sound, messaging, UI and overall player experience
• Guide third-party art vendors and in-house art teams to ensure artwork and presentation are aligned with the game concept
• Research slot game trends, successful mechanics, casino floor trends and online slot innovations to support future game concepts
• Support compliance by ensuring game rules, features, messaging and documentation are aligned with relevant jurisdictions
Must-haves:
• Strong knowledge of slot game principles, mechanics, features and player experience
• Understanding of common slot concepts such as reels, paylines/ways, scatters, wilds, free spins, hold & spin, jackpots, bonuses, volatility, RTP, hit frequency and paytable structure
• Experience creating or contributing to slot game concepts, mechanics, game design documents, feature descriptions or game briefs
• Ability to clearly explain the creative vision of a slot game to art, sound, math, development and production teams
• Ability to create clear art, sound and math briefs for internal teams and external vendors
• Understanding of how game design, math, art, sound, animation and UI work together to create a complete player experience
• Good analytical thinking and ability to understand the relationship between mechanics, math parameters and player engagement
• Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to review game builds against the approved design, rules, storyboard and feature specification
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• English language skills, written and spoken, as we work with teams and producers worldwide
Nice to have:
• Experience in land-based gaming / casino floor slot games
• Experience in online slots, social casino or real-money gaming
• Experience working with mathematicians or game math documentation
• Basic knowledge of probability, statistics, combinatorics or slot math principles
• Experience with visual design tools, storyboarding tools, Photoshop or other art-editing software
• Ability to create simple mockups, visual references, mood boards or feature sketches
• Experience guiding third-party art vendors or external creative partners
• Understanding of regulated gaming markets, certification processes or jurisdictional compliance requirements
• Responsible use of AI tools for ideation, market research, concept exploration, visual reference creation, documentation support or productivity improvement
• A passion for slot games, casino games and player-focused entertainment
IGT is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the global communities and customers we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.
IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This commitment applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.