Head of Game Design

NOVOMATIC Gruppe

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In this role, you are responsible for the specification and development of new games and features, leading the game design team, and analyzing market trends to strengthen the product portfolio.

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Your role in the team

  • You are responsible for the content and functional specification of new games and features - in close coordination with the Studio Director and the Compliance Department to ensure all regulatory requirements are met. Additionally, you coordinate patent and product clearing in collaboration with the Group Legal Department.
  • You lead our Game Design team professionally and disciplinarily, serving as the central interface to internal departments, international subsidiaries, and external partners.
  • They analyze market and competition trends to initiate innovative game concepts and developments that sustainably strengthen our product range.
  • They establish efficient processes and structures in game design and ensure their continuous optimization with regard to quality, creativity, and time-to-market.
  • You are responsible for achieving the goals defined jointly with the Studio Director of 707Games and present ongoing projects as well as strategic initiatives to relevant stakeholders.

Our expectations of you

Qualifications

  • Strong industry know-how and a keen sense for market and gaming trends, combined with the ability to turn creative ideas into market-ready products.
  • Ability to inspire enthusiasm, decisiveness, and professionalism – you convince through passion for innovative game concepts and a structured, solution-oriented leadership style.
  • High communication and interface competence as well as the ability to understand and integrate creative, technical, and legal requirements equally, along with very good spoken and written skills in German and English.

Experience

  • Extensive experience in game design, ideally in the gambling industry or as a career changer from the gaming sector with a solid understanding of game mechanics, user experience, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience in leading and developing teams - You know how to motivate employees appreciatively, foster individual strengths, and create an inspiring work environment.

What we offer

  • Collaboration within a dynamic and innovative team.
  • Flexible working hours and home office options.
  • Excellent company canteen (also with vegetarian and vegan dishes).
  • Good public transportation connections and sufficient free parking for the entire staff.
  • A market-compliant gross annual salary starting from €85,000, with overpayment vorgesehen entsprechend Ihrer Qualifikation und Berufserfahrung.

Benefits

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Job locations

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  • Location Gemeinde Gumpoldskirchen
    2352 Niederösterreich, Austria

About your employer

NOVOMATIC Gruppe

Gumpoldskirchen

The NOVOMATIC Group is a leading producer and operator of gaming technology, with around 29,000 employees worldwide.

Company size
250+ Employees
Founding year
1980
Language
English
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid, Full Remote
Industry
Industry, Production · Other Sectors

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Head of Game Design

NOVOMATIC Gruppe