Game Designer I - Moncton, Canada - IGT

    IGT
    IGT Moncton, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit

    Responsibilities

    IGT's SPIELO Moncton studio is seeking a Junior Game Designer, Level 1.

    As a Game Designer, you will:

    • Convey a design vision and win approval of concept through a documented design plan, using help from programmers, mathematicians, strategists, and others.

    • Plan and define all elements and components of an electronic game including setting, structure, rules, story flow, theme design, and game mechanics, in conjunction with provided market requirements and regulations.

    • Create and manage required design documentation to support full production of a game or game feature.

    • Provide oversight and leadership to the team of artists, animators, mathematicians, and programmers who build out the game on your behalf.

    • Participate in collaborative design ideation sessions.

    Qualifications

    The ideal candidate is able effectively leverage artistic and technical abilities to identify and execute opportunities to advance our product portfolio, and will require:

    • Strong communication skills, written and verbal

    • Collaborative and flexible thinking

    • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Photoshop

    • Solid interpersonal skills

    • An affinity for mathematics

    • A disciplined and methodical approach to task execution

    In addition, the successful candidate will have some post-secondary credentials, or applicable prior experience, in the fields of game design, game development, software quality assurance, graphic design, animation, product development, product marketing, or advertising. Please visit to apply

    Occasional travel may be required.

    In addition to a resume, a favorable review of your portfolio will be required to secure an interview. Be sure to include a link to your work samples with your application.

    Keys to Success


    • Building collaborative relationships

    • Decision making

    • Drive results

    • Foster innovation

    • Personal energy

    • Self-leadership

    IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, and any other personal attributes protected by federal, provincial or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

    IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming. For more information, please visit