Product Owner

ICONIC21 is looking for a Senior Product Owner to drive the creation of engaging and commercially successful slot games from concept to release, owning the full game design process and ensuring every title delivers a compelling player experience. Responsibilities: - Designing and developing innovative, engaging, and commercially successful slot games from concept to release. - Taking full ownership of the game design process, including game mechanics, features, bonus rounds, and overall player experience. - Creating clear and comprehensive Game Design Documents (GDDs), including detailed descriptions of game mechanics, features, and gameplay flows. - Defining game mathematics requirements in close collaboration with Math Designers, including RTP, volatility, hit frequency, and bonus mechanics. - Collaborating closely with Frontend, Backend, Art, Animation, and QA teams to ensure successful implementation of game concepts. - Defining, prioritizing, and managing the product backlog, ensuring clear requirements and alignment with development priorities. - Working closely with the Art team to define visual concepts, themes, symbols, animations, and overall game presentation. - Conducting market research and competitor analysis to identify industry trends, successful mechanics, and opportunities for innovation. - Reviewing game implementations to ensure that mechanics, features, and overall gameplay meet the original design vision. - Analyzing game performance metrics, player behavior, and engagement data to identify opportunities for improvement. - Participating in game testing, balancing, and fine-tuning to deliver an engaging and polished player experience. - Driving continuous improvement of game design processes, documentation standards, and cross-team collaboration. - Mentoring other Product Owners and Game Designers, sharing industry knowledge and best practices. Requirements: - 3+ years of professional experience in the iGaming industry, with a strong focus on slot game design or product ownership. - Proven experience designing and successfully delivering online slot games. - Deep understanding of slot game mechanics, including Wilds, Scatters, Free Spins, Multipliers, Cascades, Hold & Win, and other popular features. - Strong understanding of slot mathematics, including RTP, volatility, hit frequency, paytables, and probability-based game mechanics. - Ability to create detailed and well-structured Game Design Documents (GDDs) and functional specifications. - Strong knowledge of the online casino market, player preferences, and current slot game trends. - Experience managing product backlogs, defining priorities, and writing clear requirements and acceptance criteria. - Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven product decisions. - Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary development teams, including Frontend, Backend, Math, Art, Animation, and QA. - Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple game projects simultaneously. - Intermediate of higher level of English. Nice to have: - Experience designing complex bonus mechanics, innovative game features, and high-volatility slot games. - Understanding of mathematical models, probability theory, and game simulation processes. - Experience working with game performance analytics, including GGR, player retention, engagement, and feature usage. - Familiarity with slot game certification requirements and regulatory standards across different markets. - Experience working with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, or similar product management and design platforms. - Understanding of HTML5 game development and the technical architecture of online slot games. - Experience working with PixiJS-based game engines or similar rendering technologies. - Knowledge of UX/UI principles specifically related to casino and slot games. - Experience designing games for multiple markets and adapting mechanics to regional player preferences. - A creative and proactive mindset with the ability to generate original game concepts and turn them into production-ready products. - A self-starter who can take full ownership of a game from initial concept through development, launch, and post-release optimization. We offer: - Challenging and exciting tasks, and all the needed tools to achieve them. - 21 days of vacation, 5 flexible days for your needs, 15 paid sick days. - National holidays according to the official calendar. - Individual benefit limit to support your health and wellness needs. - Annual bonus based on company and individual performance results. Відгукнутись на вакансію