Product Owner (Game Design)

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Gdańsk, Pomorskie, POL
Hybrid
Mid level
Gaming • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software
We're bringing joy to life through the power of play.
The Role
As a Product Owner in Game Design, you'll create engaging mobile game experiences, design game loops and mechanics, collaborate with teams, and document designs while ensuring smooth project execution.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join our team and help craft mobile game experiences that bring joy to thousands of players every day! As a Product Owner, you’ll collaborate closely with product, art, engineering, and LiveOps teams to craft engaging and compelling experiences for mobile games. We’re looking for a creative problem‑solver who combines a passion for gaming with practical design expertise — someone who can imagine great experiences and bring them to life from concept to delivery.

Work mode: Hybrid — 3 days per week from the Wave Office in Gdańsk.

What You'll Do:

  • Create visually cohesive and compelling game concepts and minigame experiences that complement the core slots loop.

  • Design engaging and sustainable game loops, gameplay mechanics, reward structures, and systems that enhance long-term player engagement.

  • Develop and iterate on prototypes to validate concepts, test assumptions, and refine the player experience.

  • Refine game balance, pacing, and player progression to optimize fun, retention, and overall usability.

  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, developers, artists, and LiveOps partners to transform ideas into polished, playable features.

  • Work with partners to understand product needs, align on priorities, and recommend effective gameplay solutions.

  • Produce and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including GDDs, feature specs, and player journeys.

  • Own design initiatives from early concept through final delivery, ensuring quality and successful implementation.

  • Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives as part of an agile, Scrum-based workflow.

  • Support project planning and delivery using tools such as Jira, contributing to timely and smooth execution.

  • Contribute to game and content releases with a focus on stability, performance, and player impact.

  • Stay curious and explore emerging tools, workflows, and technology-based improvements to improve the build process.

  • Coordinate effectively with cross-functional and remote teams, ensuring smooth communication and aligned outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

  • A passionate gamer who enjoys mobile, PC, console, and tabletop games.

  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in game design, product ownership, or similar product-focused roles.

  • Experience contributing to released free‑to‑play mobile games or LiveOps content with meaningful player impact.

  • Ability to design everything from moment‑to‑moment gameplay to multi‑week metagame cycles.

  • Comfortable designing for F2P genres such as social casino, casual, and midcore.

  • Strong analytical attitude, comfortable interpreting KPIs and balancing complex features or economies.

  • Familiarity with agile development practices and cross‑functional coordination.

  • Excellent communication skills — able to present ideas clearly and persuasively.

  • Comfortable giving and receiving feedback, advocating for ideas, and finding productive compromises.

  • Strong attention to detail across feature design, documentation, and execution.

  • Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Bonus / Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to mathematics-related thinking in game systems, feature balancing, or economy design.

  • Experience working with teams across multiple locations.

Why Product Madness?

As part of the Aristocrat family, we share their mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play, with a world-class team who creates top-grossing, leading titles in the social casino genre, including Heart of Vegas, Lightning Link, Cashman Casino. With 800 team members across the globe, Product Madness is headquartered in London, with offices in Barcelona, Gdańsk, Lviv, Montreal and a remote team spanning the USA, making us a truly global powerhouse.

We live by our People First principle. Regardless of where, when, or how they work, our team members have opportunities to elevate their careers, and grow alongside us. We take pride in fostering an inclusive culture, where our people are encouraged to be their very best, every day. But don’t just take our word for it. In 2024, we made the Global Inspiring Workplace Awards list, and won a bronze award at the Stevies for Great Employers in the ‘Employer of the Year - Media and Entertainment’ category.

So, what’s stopping you?

Travel Expectations

None

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in game design, product ownership, or similar product-focused roles
  • Experience contributing to released free-to-play mobile games or LiveOps content
  • Ability to design everything from moment-to-moment gameplay to multi-week metagame cycles
  • Familiarity with agile development practices and cross-functional coordination
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient in English, both written and spoken

Aristocrat Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aristocrat and has not been reviewed or approved by Aristocrat.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical coverage offers multiple Aetna options with preventive care fully covered and $0 in‑network outpatient mental health visits, plus employer‑paid premiums on at least one dental and one vision plan. Feedback suggests first‑day eligibility and HSA funding increase perceived value.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave provides up to 12 weeks for primary caregivers and 10 days for secondary caregivers, with adoption/surrogacy reimbursement and access to Lyra sessions. Feedback suggests these supports materially enhance family and mental wellbeing.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility The SuperShare program matches employee share purchases with free shares up to a defined annual limit, with clear enrollment windows and a two‑year vest. Feedback suggests this structure delivers uncommon ownership value compared with standard ESPPs.

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The Company
HQ: Las Vegas , NV
6,500 Employees

What We Do

Aristocrat Leisure Limited is an ASX20 listed company and one of the world’s leading providers of gaming solutions. We’re licensed in over 300 jurisdictions and operate in over 90 countries around the world. We’re also proud to have a team of over 6500 employees that deliver outstanding results by pushing the boundaries of innovation, creativity and technology each day. We offer a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, social gaming and casino management systems, but it doesn’t stop there. Despite our global presence and exponential growth, we remain an ideas company at heart that is committed to delivering outstanding results for our customers and players and an unparalleled experience for our employees, who have the opportunity to grow, be inspired and be the best they can be. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us to live our mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play – every day. Come and join us – let’s play!

Why Work With Us

Individually we’re great, but together we’re brilliant. Our employees are the beating heart of our business and we attract the best people in the industry thanks to our unique and inspiring culture. Come and join the team and help bring joy to life through the power of play.

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