We make immersive & engaging instant win games for leading lottery and gaming operators

We’re looking for an experienced game developer to join our growing team of game developers.

The role involves some challenging work designing and developing HTML5 game content for the lottery and gaming industry, but in a relaxed and friendly team setting.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of Object Orientated Programming. An understanding of the Phaser and/or Pixi game framework would also be a positive benefit, along with a commercial understanding of game design and a creative mind. You will be working on and have input on all aspects of our games from design to launch.

You should:

• Possess a good understanding of game requirements and usability
• Continually improve code quality throughout the studio through automation and code reviews
• Contribute innovative and original ideas
• Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of all appropriate existing technologies as well as new techniques and tech.
• Be able to mentor junior team members and share knowledge with the team

You should also be a confident and accomplished communicator with a commercial awareness and fit in with our highly active and integrated team and work processes.

Please submit your CV to jobs@sideplay.com.

No recruitment agencies please.

We’re creating a great opportunity for an experienced digital designer/artist to join our game production team.

Here at SidePlay Entertainment we create online games for the gambling and lottery industry, servicing some of the world’s biggest and best operators. Our highly regarded game content is played on desktop and mobile devices by millions of players across the UK, Europe and the USA.

This is a full-time role and the successful applicant will get to work alongside our team of designer/artists, animators and developers, producing unique and exciting game ideas. 

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Creative Director, the duties of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conceptualise themes for instant win games
• Communicate/present concepts with the team
• Create production ready assets for animators and developers
• Work closely with animators and developers to troubleshoot issues throughout the production cycle

Key Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of design principles
• Have a strong design and/or illustration focused portfolio
• Intermediate-advanced Photoshop/Illustrator skills
• Troubleshoot technical and artistic issues within set deadlines
• Interest/experience in game design desirable
• Sound knowledge of animation principles desirable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and collaborate with the team
• Relevant qualification, ideally to degree level but all applicants considered

Next steps…

If you are passionate about design and feel you have a lot to offer this niche area of gaming we’d love to hear from you.

We offer competitive rates of pay, flexible working hours and a centrally located studio full of the latest hardware and young, creative people.

Send a copy of your CV and portfolio of work to Paul Le Fondre, via email to: paul@sideplay.com or call +44 1534 491094 for more information about the role.

www.sideplay.com

No agencies please

We’re creating a great opportunity for an experienced animator to join our game production team.

Here at SidePlay Entertainment we create online games for the gambling and lottery industry, servicing some of the world’s biggest and best operators. Our highly regarded game content is played on desktop and mobile devices by millions of players across the UK, Europe and the USA.

This is a full-time role and the successful applicant will get to work alongside our team of artists, animators and developers, producing unique and exciting game ideas. 

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Creative Director, the duties of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Storyboarding animations and interactions to brief
• Working with game artists for asset breakdown/creation
• Working with developers for game implementation

Key Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of animation principles
• Have a strong animation focused portfolio
• Intermediate-advanced After Effects skills
• Intermediate-advanced Photoshop skills
• Experience using Spine Pro (Esoteric Software) is preferable but not essential
• Ability to create/illustrate art assets is desirable
• Troubleshoot technical and artistic issues within set deadlines
• Interest/experience in game design desirable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and collaborate with the team
• Relevant qualification, ideally to degree level but all applicants considered

Next steps…

If you are passionate about animation and feel you have a lot to offer this niche area of gaming we’d love to hear from you.

We offer competitive rates of pay, flexible working hours and a centrally located studio full of the latest hardware and young, creative people.

Send a copy of your CV and portfolio of work to Paul Le Fondre, via email to: paul@sideplay.com or call +44 1534 491094 for more information about the role.

www.sideplay.com

No agencies please

We’re creating a great opportunity for project manager to join our game production team.

SidePlay Entertainment is a Jersey based game studio, wholly owned by Scientific Games, one of the largest and most trusted lottery suppliers in the world.

We create online games for the lottery industry, servicing the world’s biggest and best operators. Our highly regarded game content is played on desktop and mobile devices by millions of players across the UK, Europe and the USA.

This is a full-time role and the successful applicant will get to work alongside our team of designer/artists, animators and developers, producing unique and exciting game ideas.

You’ll be managing the game development process by contributing to initial creative concepts, planning and delivering visual materials and the build of the game, through to final testing and release for distribution. You’ll also be managing the game development budget, liaising with our customers, as well as working directly with talented designers and developers to ensure the smooth development of high-quality games.

What you need

• Demonstrate an ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and balance project demands.
• Be organized, goal and detailed oriented with the ability to drive game development from beginning to end.
• Work with, lead, and manage dynamic teams in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Be hands on with the development of games across all departments from art to QA.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, building collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present game concepts to business owners.
• Self-leadership to continuously learn and develop oneself and foster innovation.

Next steps…
If you feel you have the right skill set to offer, we’d love to hear from you.
We offer competitive rates of pay and a centrally located studio full of the latest hardware and young, creative people.

Send a copy of your CV to Steve Hickson, via email to: steve.hickson@sideplay.com or call +44 1534 491094 for more information about the role.
www.sideplay.com
No agencies please