Games Designer

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Game Design

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Job Description

The Games Designer at Aristocrat Interactive plays a crucial role in evolving land- and social-first games and developing new concepts for the iGaming & RMG portfolio. Responsibilities include creating and reviewing mathematical models, game themes, and progressive systems; partnering with other designers on calculations and documentation for regulators; collaborating with artists and animators; and monitoring the competitive landscape. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in game design and mathematics, a strong understanding of slot games, and proven abilities in creating game concepts and math models. They should also be proficient in game simulation and calculation programs (C++/C# preferred) and possess strong communication and teamwork skills.
Must have:
  • 5+ years Game Design & Math experience
  • Strong understanding of slot games
  • Proven ability to create game concepts and math models
  • Proficient in game simulation programs (C++/C#)
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
The Games Designer plays an important role in both the evolution of land- and social-first games and the development of new game concepts and into our iGaming & RMG portfolio. The Games Designer is responsible for the operation and verification of all mathematical equations and production output for said games. They may also lead or direct the work of other mathematicians throughout various projects. The ideal candidate will: have experience in slot game design, be able to draw conclusions and drive game design decisions from analyses and be able to work effectively with teams across the organization.

What You'll Do

  • Participates in the creation and review of original mathematical models and new game themes and concepts for online Real Money Games, with an emphasis on slot games
  • Oversees and participates the creation and review of existing land- and social-first math models and game themes as they're adapted for the online Real Money Environment
  • Develop and review new progressive & bonusing systems and meta game features
  • Partner with other game designers in conducting and verifying mathematic calculations
  • Produce or review documentation for regulators describing reel strips and math models
  • Creates and/or reviews reel strips and combination sheets, including relevant simulation or calculation programs in your language of choice (C++ / C# preferred)
  • Partner with artists and animators to create unique environments and gaming concepts
  • Maintain current knowledge of house style documents
  • Understand market requirements, identify trends and opportunities, and assess the competitive environment to aide in the development of Aristocrat’s iGaming product portfolio
  • Monitor the competitive landscape and measure product performance to identify key areas of improvement
  • Partner closely with other Aristocrat studios & game designers to optimize and execute their games for the RMG market
  • Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Game Design & Mathematics with strong understanding of slots (land or online)
  • Strong understanding of mathematical concepts in gaming
  • Proven ability to create game concepts and math models
  • Proven ability to create and manage game simulation and/or calculation programs
  • Proven ability to works in teams, with managers and other disciplines
  • Consistently meets deadlines and expectations when shipping expectations to other departments
  • Ability to develop award winning, next generation games
  • Expertise in different gambling concepts and styles
  • Proven ability to deliver product on schedule
  • Strong communication skills
  • Possess high integrity and exceptional work ethic
  • Foster mutual trust and respect, and is an excellent team player
  • Initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
  • Comfortable with ambiguity; welcomes the challenge of developing new ideas and approaches in a semi-unstructured environment
  • Ability to both work independently and be team oriented
  • Meets challenges consistently and confidently with energy and drive.  Motivated by results, urgency, and personal commitment 

Company Summary

Aristocrat Interactive  

Aristocrat Interactive is Aristocrat Leisure Limited’s (ASX:ALL) regulated online Real Money Gaming (RMG) business and was formed in 2024 when the Anaxi and NeoGames businesses (Anaxi, NeoGames, Aspire Global, BtoBet, and Pariplay) came together.  The business is an industry leader in content and technology solutions for online RMG, with a full-service offering that includes content, proprietary technology platforms and a range of value added services across iLottery, iGaming and Online Sports Betting (OSB). 

About Aristocrat

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) is a leading gaming content creation company powered by technology to deliver industry-leading casino games together with mobile games and online real money games, collectively entertaining millions of players worldwide, every day. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Aristocrat has three operating business units, spanning regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), mobile games publishing (Pixel United) and regulated online real money (Aristocrat Interactive). Our team of over 8,500 people across the globe are united by our company mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

Our Values

  • All about the Player

  • Talent Unleashed

  • Collective Brilliance

  • Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%

Pay Range

$102,007 - $189,442 per year

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

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$102.0K - $189.4K/yr (Outscal est.)
$145.7K/yr avg.
Reno, Nevada, United States

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About The Company

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 7000 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!


𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘈𝘯𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘈𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘯 @𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘵.𝘤𝘰𝘮, @𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘧𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮, @𝘱𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥.𝘤𝘰𝘮, 𝘰𝘳 @𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴. 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘈𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘵.

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