Game Designer (m/f/d)

MERKUR Excellence was founded in 2018 as part of the MERKUR GROUP and specializes in game design and development, with a particular focus on casino games.

Do you have a passion for engaging game mechanics and want to turn creative ideas into successful casino games? Do you enjoy collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, contributing your own concepts, and creating outstanding player experiences? Then you're exactly the right fit for us!

Your responsibilities

• 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.

Your profile

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

Your advantages

• General conditions: Flexible working time models, hybrid work model, a minimum salary of EUR 64,554 gross/year
• Advanced training & career: High degree of personal responsibility, diverse development opportunities throughout the entire group of companies 
• Team & Community: Open door attitude, friendly corporate culture, staff events, departmental events 
• Exclusive offers: Local offers and a great office location