Responsibilities
* Make informed, well-reasoned decisions on development titles and clearly communicate the product vision to the team.
* Engage with and empower cross-functional project teams to deliver on agreed vision, while ensuring product and market specifications are met!
* Participate in the critical review of games and lead reviews linked to the project landmarks (e.g. First Playable, Studio Review).
* Lead development conversations and provide detailed feedback on development builds.
* Work closely with the Project Manager and other collaborators to develop an understanding of key factors that determine the roadmap.
* Proactively implement solutions to game development challenges and handle conflicting expectations of cross-functional team members.
* Review and adapt the game development process, including identifying areas for improvement and participating in project Retrospectives.
Experience Required
* Previous experience in game design.
* Experience using industry standard software including Jira.
* Ability to review previous projects.
* Passion and energy for games, technology, and entertainment.
* Conversational ability to get along with technical game contributors, supported by moderate understanding of mathematics, engineering, and art principles.
* Ability to communicate ideas and direction to a cross-functional game development team.
* Collaborative approach when working with test engineers on production issues.
* Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
Skills
Skills / Development:
* Strengthen your solid understanding of game design theory and principles through engagement with expert producers/content team on sophisticated projects
* Develop higher-level understanding of maths principles and rules integral to increasingly complex games by shadowing mathematicians and experienced producers.
Soft Skills
* Ability to articulate ideas, find opportunities, and communicate project status, both internally to the studio and externally to other team members.
* Ability to collaborate with, engage, and encourage individual contributors across the team.
* Provide tailored feedback to individual contributors in a clear and appropriate manner.
* Establish and maintain excellent working relationships within the internal Studio Manchester team and with other IGT studios.
Industry & Market
* You'll keep updated with UK regulatory requirements (e.g. Safer Gambling, Gambling White Paper).
* Develop a comprehensive understanding of IGT Game Identity and practical application
* Understand international IGT product lines and their specification requirements - including product lines at other studios.
Keys to Success
• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership
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