94 Game Development jobs in the United States

Department:
Game Development

Location:
Austin, Texas - Gaming Headquarters

Compensation:
$140,000 - $80,000 / year

Description
Everi is currently seeking a Math Director to support our game development teams. If you have a passion for Math, slot games, and leading the talented people who create the best games in Casino Gaming, we want to talk to you

This position is a hybrid role located in Austin, TX.
What Will You Be Doing?

• Responsible for overseeing all math design and production projects.
• Drive and uphold the quality of math design, ensuring alignment with product vision and sound math design principles.
• Prepare project staffing estimates; monitor project status and skill requirements, ensuring appropriate resource levels and mix of competencies among staff.
• Direct and implement new product systems and features through all stages of conception, design, design review, and implementation.
• Direct the department in solving math design and production issues as they arise; implement creative solutions for complex problems.
• Oversee the prioritization of projects while enabling efficient development cycles.
• Review, analyze, and report on key metrics during the product development phase.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise for the job:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience in a related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in a casino gaming math role.
• Exceptional knowledge and experience with probability mathematics.
• Exceptional understanding and knowledge of game development, product design processes, and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to implement best practices and manage multiple projects across teams.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and mentor a team of people.
• Proven ability to motivate people, instill accountability, and achieve results.

What's In It For You?

• Everi's benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match, life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more
• Discretionary Time Off (DTO) - No more "banking hours" to take a day off and the perfect way to prevent burnout and improve productivity.
• Building on a solid culture and resounding positive feedback from Everi employees in 2021, Everi continued to receive recognition as a Top Workplace in 2022. Everi was recognized nationally as a Top Workplace 2022 USA and received a second regional award for its HQ in Las Vegas as a Nevada Top Workplace 2022. This most recent award brings Everi's total number of Top Workplaces awards in 2021 and 2022 to a whopping 10 awards

Everi
is committed to expanding its innovative and creative reach, building a culture based on the tenets of respect and transparency. We are proud to be the gaming industry's single-source provider of financial technology, loyalty solutions, games, and intelligence solutions. Let's Go
The compensation for this role considers a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location at which the position may ultimately be filled. At Everi, it is not typical for all individuals to be hired at or near the end of the range; compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current range is
140,000 - 180,000 annually
.

Everi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state, or local law.

• For All External Staffing Agencies **

Everi does not accept unsolicited agency submittals. Please do not forward resumes to our Executive team, Management team, or any current Everi employee for review. Everi is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Everi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state, or local law.

• For All External Staffing Agencies **

Everi does not accept unsolicited agency submittals. Please do not forward resumes to our Executive team, Management team, or any current Everi employee for review. Everi is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

• Lead and mentor a team of animators, providing technical guidance, artistic direction, and constructive feedback.
• Develop and maintain high-quality animation pipelines, workflows, and standards for characters, creatures, and environments.
• Create compelling and lifelike animations that align with the artistic vision and gameplay requirements.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, art directors, and programmers to integrate animations seamlessly into the game.
• Oversee the animation process from initial blocking to final polish, ensuring consistency and quality across all assets.
• Implement motion capture data, clean it up, and adapt it for in-game use.
• Research and experiment with new animation techniques and technologies to enhance visual fidelity.
• Conduct animation reviews and provide clear, actionable feedback to the animation team.
• Contribute to the overall art direction and visual storytelling of the game.

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional animation experience in the video game industry, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Mastery of 3D animation software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender) and game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Deep understanding of animation principles, cinematography, and storytelling through movement.
• Proven experience in character rigging and skinning.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional animation skills and creative range.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and inspire a remote team.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced development environment.
• Passion for video games and a keen eye for detail.

• Lead the audio department, overseeing sound design and implementation for game projects.
• Design, create, and implement sound effects, music, and voiceovers for games.
• Integrate audio assets using game engines and audio middleware (Wwise, FMOD).
• Develop and manage dynamic audio systems that react to gameplay events.
• Mix game audio to ensure high fidelity and balance across all platforms.
• Collaborate with game design and programming teams to enhance gameplay through audio.
• Optimize audio performance to meet technical requirements and memory budgets.
• Mentor and guide junior audio engineers and sound designers.
• Manage audio asset pipelines and maintain audio quality standards.
• Stay current with advances in game audio technology and techniques.

• Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Music Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in game audio design and implementation.
• Proficiency with Wwise or FMOD audio middleware.
• Experience with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of digital audio principles, mixing, and mastering.
• Experience in sound design, Foley, and audio editing.
• Familiarity with audio programming and scripting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• A strong portfolio of previous game audio work.

• Create high-fidelity 3D models for characters, props, environments, and other game assets using industry-standard software.
• Develop realistic and visually appealing textures, materials, and shaders.
• Optimize 3D assets for real-time rendering engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine), ensuring efficient polygon counts and texture memory usage.
• Collaborate closely with art directors, concept artists, and game designers to translate artistic concepts into tangible 3D assets.
• Ensure consistency in art style and quality across all game assets.
• Participate in the development and refinement of art pipelines and workflows.
• Provide technical and artistic guidance to junior artists.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in 3D art and game development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to 3D asset creation and integration.
• Contribute to the overall visual quality and immersive experience of the game.

• Develop, maintain, and improve art pipelines for game asset creation and integration.
• Create and optimize complex materials, shaders, and visual effects using engine tools.
• Optimize 3D models, textures, and animations for real-time rendering performance.
• Develop tools and scripts to automate art-related tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with 3D artists, animators, and engineers to implement art assets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical art issues across various game platforms.
• Research and implement cutting-edge visual technologies and techniques.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior technical artists.
• Ensure art assets meet performance budgets and quality standards.
• Communicate technical constraints and solutions effectively to both technical and artistic teams.
• Contribute to the overall artistic direction and visual quality of the game.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Game Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical art for video games, with a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant skills.
• Expertise in one or more major game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, Photoshop).
• Strong understanding of shader development and visual effects creation.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Mel, C#, Lua) for tool development.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for real-time graphics.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid team.
• Passion for video games and staying current with industry trends.

• Conceptualizing and creating high-quality game assets, including characters, environments, props, and UI elements.
• Developing and maintaining artistic consistency across all game assets.
• Collaborating with the art director to establish and adhere to project art style guides.
• Optimizing 3D models and textures for performance on various platforms.
• Mentoring junior artists and providing constructive feedback.
• Participating in art pipeline development and improvement.
• Troubleshooting and resolving art-related technical issues.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in digital art and game development.

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in game art creation.
• Proven proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, ZBrush).
• Strong understanding of game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine).
• Excellent understanding of color theory, composition, and lighting.
• Ability to adapt to different art styles and project requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A portfolio demonstrating a wide range of artistic skills and shipped titles is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Media, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.