Head Of Game Design

Are you a Senior Game Designer or Head of Game Design with a passion for game mathematics, mechanics, and player engagement? We are partnering with an established gaming business to recruit a Head of Game Design for an exciting new studio in Manchester. This is a critical leadership position within the studio, offering the opportunity to help build and develop a high-performing team focused on game mechanics, mathematical performance, and product delivery.

Working closely with the Head of Studio, you will lead a team of Game Designers and Mathematicians whilst remaining hands-on in the development and modelling of new games. This opportunity could suit an existing Head of Game Design or a Senior Game Designer looking to take the next step into a leadership role, provided they have experience mentoring or guiding other team members.

The Role

• Take ownership of the game design function, ensuring games are mathematically robust, commercially successful, and aligned with product objectives.
• Play a key role in defining game mechanics, balancing gameplay, analysing performance, and validating concepts through simulation and modelling.
• Lead and develop a team of Game Designers and Mathematicians.
• Work closely with the Head of Studio to define the product roadmap and game portfolio.
• Design and develop game mechanics, features, and reward structures.
• Create and review mathematical models and simulations to evaluate game performance.
• Define RTP, volatility, hit frequency, and other key performance metrics.
• Analyse game data and performance to optimise player engagement and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure all game concepts meet regulatory and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with development, product, and commercial teams throughout the game life cycle.
• Establish best practices, processes, and standards across the game design function.

About You

We are looking for an experienced game design professional with a strong understanding of game mathematics and mechanics within the gaming or gambling sector. You will ideally possess:

• Experience designing slot gaming products.
• Strong knowledge of game mathematics, probability, RTP, volatility, and balancing.
• Experience creating and analysing mathematical simulations and game models.
• A data-driven and analytical approach to game design.
• Previous experience mentoring, coaching, or managing team members.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on game design responsibilities.
• A passion for creating commercially successful and mathematically engaging gaming products.

Why Join?

• Be part of a brand-new Manchester studio from the very beginning.
• Play a key role in shaping the design function and team.
• Significant influence over game performance, product direction, and studio growth.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a highly visible position.
• Excellent scope for career progression within a growing business.

If you have a passion for game mathematics, mechanics, and leadership, and are looking for the opportunity to help build a new studio from the ground up, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!