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In this role, you develop innovative game concepts and mechanics for casino games, create design documentation, define gameplay elements, and analyze market trends to inspire new ideas.

Job summary

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Your role in the team

  • As our Game Designer (m/f/d), you develop innovative game concepts and game mechanics for casino games in close collaboration with Mathematicians, Software Developers, and Game Artists.
  • In addition, you create and maintain game design documentation, define game features and gameplay flows, and support their implementation throughout the entire development process.
  • You define game rules, bonus features, and the overall user experience, ensuring all game elements contribute to an engaging and well-balanced player experience.
  • Working closely with cross-functional teams, you bring creative ideas to life and support the development of market-ready products.
  • Last but not least, you analyze existing games, market trends, and player preferences, using your insights to inspire and shape new game ideas.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • Degree in Game Design, Media Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent qualification.

Qualifications

  • Structured and creative working style with the ability to document and communicate ideas clearly.
  • Excellent English skills, both written and spoken (German is an advantage).
  • Team player with a proactive mindset and a passion for developing innovative game ideas within a multidisciplinary team.

Experience

  • Initial professional experience in game design, product design, or game development is an advantage; motivated graduates are also welcome to apply.
  • Passion for games and a solid understanding of game mechanics, user experience, and game balancing.

What we offer

  • Flexible working time models, hybrid work model, a minimum salary of EUR 64,554 gross/year.
  • High degree of personal responsibility, diverse development opportunities throughout the entire group of companies.
  • Open door attitude, friendly corporate culture, staff events, departmental events.
  • Lokale Angebote und eine großartige Bürolage.

Topics you will work on

Job locations

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  • Location Raaba-Grambach
    8074 Steiermark, Austria

About your employer

Merkur Excellence GmbH focuses on the development and distribution of innovative casino technology and is part of the renowned Merkur Group based in Raaba, Graz, Austria.

Company type
Established Company
Work model
Hybrid, Onsite
Industry
Internet, IT, Telecommunication
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game designer

Merkur Excellence GmbH