Head of Games Design
Summary
Leads and builds the games design team at an online slots/iGaming company in Manchester. Day to day involves designing slot mechanics, working on slot maths (RTP, probability, volatility), running game simulation and modelling, prototyping in C++ or C#, and liaising across technical and creative teams.
Salary: £70,000 - 100,000 per year
Requirements:- 5+ years experience in Games Design, ideally within iGaming or online slots
- Strong knowledge of slot maths, probability, RTP and volatility
- Practical experience with game simulation and modelling
- C++ or C# experience, particularly around simulation/prototyping
- Previous experience leading and developing a Games Design team
- Good understanding of slot mechanics and player behaviour
- Able to communicate effectively with both technical and creative teams
- Commercially minded with a strong eye for quality
- Experience working on released slot games
- Manage and mentor our Games Designers team
- Shape new slot concepts, features and gameplay
- Create and review slot maths, including RTP, hit rates and volatility
- Develop or oversee simulations and prototypes to test game outcomes
- Turn design and maths concepts into clear information for development teams
- Work alongside Product, Tech, Art and Maths teams throughout production
- Review player and game performance to identify areas for improvement
- Make sure our games are delivered to the required quality and regulatory standards
- C#
- Support
- GameDev
More:
We are an established iGaming business looking to appoint a Head of Games Design to lead our slot development function. This is a hybrid role based in Manchester, with 2 days per week in the office. We offer hybrid and flexible working, a competitive salary of £70k–£100k DOE plus bonus, generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme, private healthcare support, enhanced family leave policies, birthday leave, an employee discount platform, and career development opportunities within a growing global business.
last updated 37 week of 2026