Senior Game Designer (m/f/d)

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Mostar, Hercegovačko-neretvanski, Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine, BIH
Hybrid
Senior level
Information Technology • Sports
The Role
The Senior Game Designer will create innovative gameplay experiences, collaborate with teams, oversee feature development, and balance creativity with data and commercial goals while managing project timelines.
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Company Description

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description

ABOUT US:  
Our iGaming team designs, develops, and delivers high-quality casino games enjoyed by players around the world. From concept to launch, we focus on creating engaging, visually rich, and technically robust gaming experiences across multiple platforms. 

Based in our Mostar office, this role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with experienced engineers, designers, and product leaders, contribute to key technical and creative decisions, and directly impact the evolution of our growing games portfolio. 

If you’re excited by creativity, innovation, and building games that players love, join us and help shape the future of Sportradar Mostar virtual Games. 

 

THE CHALLENGE

  • Designing Innovative Gameplay in a Competitive Market 
  • Balancing Creativity with Data & KPIs 
  • Navigating Regulatory Constraints 
  • Iterating in Fast-Paced Production Cycles 
  • Driving Cross-Functional Collaboration 
  • Owning End-to-End Feature Development 
  • Managing Ambiguity in Early-Stage Concepts 
  • Aligning Game Vision with Commercial Goals 
  • Delivering High-Quality Experiences Under Tight Deadlines 

 

ABOUT YOU: 

  • 5+ years of experience in game design (preferably within iGaming, slots, or real-money gaming) 
  • Proven track record of shipped titles 
  • Strong understanding of game mechanics, player motivation, and engagement loops 
  • Experience working with KPIs (retention, monetization, LTV, conversion) 
  • Solid knowledge of RTP, volatility models, and math-driven design principles 
  • Experience writing clear and structured GDDs 
  • Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams 
  • Ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives 

 

NICE TO HAVE: 

  • Experience designing slot games or live casino products 
  • Familiarity with regulated markets and certification processes 
  • Experience with A/B testing and live game optimization 
  • Basic understanding of game engines (e.g., Unity) 

 

OUR OFFER:  

  • A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and the US) including various social events and teambuilding
  • Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy
  • A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks. 
  • Vibrant and inclusive community which welcomes all participants. 
  • Global Employee Assistance Program
  • Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience). 
  • Online training videos. 
  • Flexible working hours
  • While we appreciate the flexibility and benefits of working from home, we strongly believe that coming together in person fosters stronger connections, encourages collaboration, and drives innovation - both as individuals and as a company. The energy, shared ideas, and team support we experience in the office strengthens the foundation of our success and culture. For this reason, we are an office-first business operating on a hybrid model, with team members working in the office three days a week to build relationships, exchange ideas, and grow together. 

 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:  

  • Initial Screening: A quick online chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations. 
  • Interview: Organized online or on-site with the purpose of meeting the hiring manager, assessing team fit and learning more about the role. 
  • Technical Assessment: Take @ home task to showcase your technical skills. 
  • Technical Interview: Organized online or on-site to meet with the Hiring Manager and/or additional Interviewer to dive into your solution. 
  • Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, offer!

Additional Information

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in game design
  • proven track record of shipped titles
  • strong understanding of game mechanics and player motivation
  • experience working with KPIs for retention and monetization
  • solid knowledge of RTP and volatility models
  • experience writing clear and structured GDDs
  • strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
  • ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives
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The Company
Las Vegas, NV
2,300 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Sportradar is a leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services. Established in 2001, the company is well-positioned at the intersection of the sports, media and betting industries, providing sports federations, news media, consumer platforms and sports betting operators with a range of solutions to help grow their business. Sportradar employs more than 2,300 full time employees across 19 countries around the world. It is our commitment to excellent service, quality and reliability that makes us the trusted partner of more than 1,600 customers in over 120 countries and an official partner of the NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, FIFA and UEFA. We cover more than 750,000 events annually across 83 sports. With deep industry relationships, Sportradar is not just redefining the sports fan experience; it also safeguards the sports themselves through its Integrity Services division and advocacy for an integrity-driven environment for all involved.

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