Senior Game Designer

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Arrow International is the worlds #1 maker of charitable gaming products from pull tabs and bingo paper to cutting-edge electronic gaming systems. Our products power entertainment in social and gaming venues around the globe and were growing fast!

Were building a winning culture thats all about teamwork passion and innovation. At Arrow youre not just another employee youre part of a high-performing team thats redefining fun and giving back to communities. We believe in rewarding your hard work with profit-sharing 401(k) matching great benefits and paid time off including a bonus week every July!

If youre looking for a career thats exciting meaningful and full of opportunity Arrow is the place to be.

Position Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Game Designer based at our Chicago studio. You will create compelling prize-first slot-like concepts working with all game-design disciplines to develop your concept to a finished product including math programming audio production and visual arts. Utilizing exceptional communication skills and your wealth of experience you will craft exceptional gaming experiences to deliver premier gaming content for Arrow markets.

Salary range commensurate with experience. This role provides competitive benefits including an annual performance bonus profit sharing program and a 401K with company match.

The Targeted Pay Range for this role is $90 - $150000.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Design compelling slot-style games from concept to completion.
• Provide game-design expertise working with the team to clearly define all aspects of the game that impact the end-user including math game play interface animation sound art style.
• Work within project schedules and milestones.
• Set goals and shepherd team to success.
• Promote teamwork in an environment where individuals are spread out across the United States.
• Work with the Producer to identify roadblocks project risks and proactively find solutions.
• Conduct strategic market and data analysis for competitive game design.

Skills Interests and Qualities

• Able to work with team to align priorities and drive towards solutions a true team player
• Passion to create fun games with an engaging player experience.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Motivate and provide support to the game team always contributing to a positive work environment.
• Understanding of game math and probability principles.
• Understanding of player psychology slot game mechanics gambling principles

Experience and Education

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years of slot game design experience including casino online and/or social
• Strong familiarity with successful game-development processes and pipelines
• Experience of development tools. (Jira and Confluence/Excel etc.)
• Experience with best-in-class game development in any capacity (art design math development production etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is low.
• May be required to sit for long and/or extended periods of time.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Arrow International we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger more innovative and better positioned to serve our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome supported and empowered to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arrow International is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit hire train and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status religion age results of genetic testing

veteran status or physical or mental disabilityexcept where such disability prevents performance of essential job functions and cannot be reasonably accommodated in accordance with applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

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To ensure a safe and productive work environment all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must successfully pass a confidential pre-employment drug screening which generally consists of a hair drug test and receive an acceptable result as a condition of employment.