Senior Slot Game Designer

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Hiring Remotely in Hungary
Remote
Senior level
Gaming
The Role
The Senior Slot Game Designer will lead the creation of slot game concepts, ensuring mathematical accuracy, player engagement, and commercial success through close collaboration across teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Slot Game Designer with a passion for creating engaging, high-performing slot experiences. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep mathematical expertise with a strong understanding of player psychology and data-driven design.
You will participate the development of innovative slot concepts from ideation through launch, ensuring games are mathematically sound, emotionally engaging and commercially successful. This position plays a critical role in defining gameplay mechanics, verifying all mathematical calculations, and shaping player-centric experiences that resonate in the market.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Slot Game Designer, you will:

  • Lead the creation of original mathematical models, game themes, and innovative slot mechanics.
  • Design and own slot game concepts from ideation to final delivery, focusing on entertainment value, pacing, volatility, RTP structure, and long-term engagement.
  • Develop and verify all mathematical calculations and simulations to ensure regulatory compliance and optimal performance.
  • Collaborate closely with mathematicians to refine mechanics and balance risk-reward structures.
  • Work cross-functionally with producers, animators, sound designers, engineers, and product teams to ensure cohesive execution.
  • Interpret creative briefs and align game concepts with overall product strategy and market positioning.
  • Utilize player data and analytics to inform design decisions and optimize mechanics pre- and post-launch.
  • Create detailed Game Design Documents (GDDs) and pitch materials that clearly communicate gameplay mechanics, feature flow, and player experience goals.
  • Playtest and iterate on in-development games, providing structured feedback on math, UI, pacing, art, and sound integration.
  • Support external partners with clear explanations of game mechanics and value propositions to maximize commercial success.
  • Analyze post-launch performance data and apply learnings to future releases.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Game Design or equivalent professional experience.
  • 4–5+ years of proven experience in slot game design with successful released titles.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel for modeling, simulations, and probability calculations.
  • Deep knowledge of Combinatorics, Probability Theory, and Statistics.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate player insights and performance data into optimized design decisions.
  • Strong understanding of pacing, visual choreography, and entertainment flow in slot gameplay.
  • Experience using visual design or storyboarding tools to communicate concepts.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Strong digital portfolio showcasing relevant slot or gaming work.

Keys to Success

  • Builds strong collaborative relationships across departments
  • Makes informed, data-driven decisions
  • Drives results with ownership mindset
  • Fosters innovation in mechanics and player engagement
  • Brings high personal energy and accountability
  • Demonstrates self-leadership in a feedback-driven environment

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Game Design or equivalent professional experience
  • 4-5+ years of proven experience in slot game design with successful released titles
  • Strong proficiency in Excel for modeling, simulations, and probability calculations
  • Deep knowledge of Combinatorics, Probability Theory, and Statistics
  • Demonstrated ability to translate player insights and performance data into optimized design decisions
  • Strong understanding of pacing, visual choreography, and entertainment flow in slot gameplay
  • Experience using visual design or storyboarding tools to communicate concepts
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
  • Strong digital portfolio showcasing relevant slot or gaming work
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The Company
HQ: Mahwah, New Jersey
273 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

High 5 Games is laser-focused on making an impression through innovative casino content for the land-based, mobile, online, and social markets. With a collection of over 500 casino slot games, its own full casino platforms, and a strong history of entertaining players, the casino technology company is highly respected in the B2C and B2B social and online gaming worlds. H5G holds licenses and game certifications in multiple jurisdictions around the globe. H5G’s world-renowned and fast-expanding slot games portfolio has grown to over 500+ diverse games. The H5G software offers dynamic and distinct styles players cannot resist. Each game is designed to offer a unique experience to the gamer, taking the production to the next level with every newly released game. H5G has become the industry’s leading content provider with its classic games and continuing production of slot titles with unique experiences. H5G also operates High 5 Casino, the premier destination for the most robust and largest slot content library in the social casino category with nearly 17 million players worldwide. In 2012, the social casino app launched with only 30 slots. It has since become an extremely popular game with over 400+ slots for players to browse and play. In 2020, High 5 Casino expanded its reach, with the company launching the app into the real-money market. The in-house casino platform will feature a full list of the company’s original games, as well as integrating popular promotions, third-party games from well-known content providers, and a one-of-a-kind experience. To find out more about High 5 Games, please visit www.high5games.com or contact [email protected]. Regulated by Malta Gaming Authority under licence number MGA/B2B/545/2018 Gambling can be addictive - Play responsibly - 18+/21+ (U.S)

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