Code Orion

Responsibilities

Pitching & Client Collaboration:
Identify slot game opportunities aligned with trends and studio strengths.
Develop pitch materials and build client trust through expertise and presentations.

Creative Leadership:
Define and communicate the vision for slot games, including themes, mechanics, and bonus features.
Inspire and guide the design team to deliver high-quality slot games with innovative gameplay.

Design Strategy & Project Oversight:
Collaborate with art, animation, and engineering teams to align game features with player engagement strategies.
Oversee game production from reels to bonus mechanics, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Team Management:
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing slot game design team.
Support recruitment to align team capacity with project needs.

Innovation:
Stay updated on slot gaming trends and player preferences.
Promote creativity and innovation within the team.

Qualifications
Proven leadership in slot game design with shipped titles or similar experiences.
Deep knowledge of slot mechanics, player psychology, and industry trends.
Strong communication and team management skills.
7+ years in game design, with 3+ years leading slot projects.20:13

Key Knowledge/Requirements:

A strong, visually compelling portfolio.
Strong artistic skills.
Some Knowledge in animation.
Creative thinking.
Great knowledge of digital art software.
Understanding and interest in game design and development
Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Concept Art and Design
Create initial concept sketches for slot game themes (e.g., Egyptian, Fantasy, Adventure).
Design character art, symbols, and background environments.
Collaborate with game designers to align visuals with game mechanics and narratives.
2. Creation of Game Assets
Design reels symbols (low-value symbols, high-value symbols, scatters, wilds, etc.).
Produce background illustrations that enhance the theme.
Create animations for winning combinations, bonus rounds, and transitions.
Design UI elements like buttons, banners, progress bars, and menus.

Bonus Points For:

Animation and motion design (Spine, AFX or similar).
Passionate about games.
Ability to create and follow art guidelines.
Understanding of casino games mechanics.

Some software we use:

Photoshop – Clip Studio – After Effects – Spine - Nuke – Substance – Maya - Zbrush

We are seeking an experienced Audio Designer to join the Code Orion project team. In this role, you will be instrumental in crafting and implementing top-tier interactive sound design that enhances and supports the creative vision of our slot games. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to elevate the audio experience, develop strategies for sound design tailored to slot games, and mentor junior audio team members to achieve excellence.

Reporting Structure:

The Audio Designer will report directly to the Audio Producer.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Creative Collaboration:
• Work closely with the Audio Director to define and refine the unique audio aesthetic of our slot games.
• Collaborate to establish and implement the musical direction, including theme tracks, soundscapes, and jingles that align with slot game mechanics and player engagement.
• Sound Design & Integration:
• Identify audio challenges and develop innovative solutions to deliver polished, high-quality sound tailored to slot game experiences.
• Implement, mix, and fine-tune sound assets—including winning sounds, ambient tracks, and symbol effects—using Wwise and Unreal Engine 5 for seamless integration.
• Technology & Techniques:
• Stay informed on the latest sound design techniques and promote their adoption to enhance the sound quality of slot games.
• Collaborate with the Technical Audio Director and programmers to identify and implement tools and technologies needed for optimal audio delivery.
• Outsourcing & Team Leadership:
• Identify and coordinate with external partners for sound design, voiceovers, and music assets when required.
• Mentor junior sound designers, guiding them to create engaging and technically proficient assets tailored to slot games.
• Advocacy & Benchmarking:
• Champion high-quality audio throughout the team, ensuring that all assets elevate the player's engagement and enjoyment.
• Benchmark game audio against current and emerging slot games to maintain competitive standards.

Experience and Skills Required

• Proven Expertise:
• Experience as an Audio Designer on a AAA or high-quality gaming project, ideally slot games or related casual gaming genres.
• Advanced knowledge of sound design, mixing, and music composition for game environments.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Expertise in creating sound effects and music tailored to the unique pacing and feedback loops of slot games.
• Advanced understanding of audio game technologies and tools, including pipelines for sound implementation in slot games.
• Proficiency in major DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations), with expert knowledge of at least one.
• Competence in 3D audio techniques such as object-based mixing, ambisonics, and spatial audio where applicable.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5, particularly in audio systems for slot or casual games.
• Expertise in building and maintaining audio systems in a GAAS (Games as a Service) environment.
• Deep understanding of audio pipelines, optimization, and performance constraints specific to slot games.
• Formal musical training, especially in composing for engaging, loop-based tracks and sound cues.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the auditory experience of our slot games and contribute your creative expertise to a highly collaborative and innovative team at Code Orion!

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Game Designer to shape the gameplay experience of our online slot games. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Art Director, Developers, and Product team to craft innovative and engaging game mechanics, features, and flows. You will play a key role in defining the core gameplay, bonus rounds, and progression systems, ensuring they are fun, balanced, and aligned with the overall creative vision. Your deep understanding of player psychology, slot math, and user experience will be essential in delivering games that captivate and retain players.

Responsibilities:

• Game Concept Design: Develop innovative and engaging slot game concepts, including core gameplay, bonus features, and player progression systems.
• Game Design Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive Game Design Documents (GDD) that outline game features, math models, symbol behavior, paytables, and UI flow.
• Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with art, development, and product teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements into the final game.
• Gameplay Balancing: Fine-tune gameplay mechanics to ensure balance, rewarding progression, and engaging experiences for players.
• Market Research & Trends: Monitor industry trends and competitor games to bring fresh ideas, improve mechanics, and propose innovative features.
• Feedback & Iteration: Collect feedback from playtests, analyze performance data, and iterate on game design to improve player engagement and retention.
• Prototyping: Develop prototypes and wireframes to test and communicate design ideas clearly to the team.
• Player Experience Optimization: Ensure the design delivers an intuitive, enjoyable, and immersive player experience, adjusting elements as necessary to improve retention.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of experience designing slot or casino games.
• Slot Mechanics Knowledge: Deep understanding of slot mechanics, volatility, hit rates, RTP, and player engagement loops.
• Game Economy & Monetization: Familiarity with game economy balancing and monetization strategies.
• Documentation Skills: Strong documentation skills and experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, Excel, Figma, or similar.
• Communication & Collaboration: Solid communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Passion for Slot Games: Passion for slot games and understanding of current trends in the casino gaming market.
• Mathematical or Analytical Background: Mathematical or analytical background is a plus.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your creativity to life and contribute to the development of visually stunning and engaging online slot games!