Head of Games Design
PURE TALENT GROUP LIMITED · Manchester, North West
Head of Games Design at PURE TALENT GROUP LIMITED, based in Manchester, North West. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Manchester, North West · Hybrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Creative & Design
Reference https://puretalentgroup.co.uk/job/uncat/head-of-games-design/
About the role
Full Job Description
We’re working with an established iGaming business that is looking to appoint a Head of Games Design to lead its slot development function.
The ideal candidate will combine strong knowledge of slot mathematics and game modelling with experience managing and developing a team. You’ll have a key role in shaping new games, from initial ideas through to launch, while ensuring they deliver both a strong player experience and solid commercial results.
This is a hybrid role based in Manchester, with 2 days per week in the office.
Day to Day:
- Manage and mentor a team of Games Designers
- 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 games are delivered to the required quality and regulatory standards
Key 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
Benefits:
- Hybrid and flexible working (2 days onsite)
- Competitive salary of £70k–£100k DOE + bonus
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private healthcare support
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Birthday leave
- Employee discount platform
- Career development opportunities within a growing global business
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, then apply now.
#Lauren #REC1
Reference: https://puretalentgroup.co.uk/job/uncat/head-of-games-design/ · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 16 Oct 2026 · Listed via PURE TALENT GROUP LIMITED
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