As the Games Development Director , you will own and drive the overall product strategy for the company. You will serve as the central product voice across the studio, translating high-level business goals into a high-impact game roadmap. Bringing together Game Design, Math, Art/UX, and Development, you will lead cross-functional teams from initial concept through launch and post-launch optimization.

Responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Roadmap Leadership

- Direct the complete game lifecycle - from ideation and design through production, release, and live operations.
- Collaborate closely with senior management to translate company strategy into a clear, actionable product vision and execution plan.
- Balance player engagement, game performance, regulatory/market requirements, and commercial goals in every product decision.
- Continuously analyze market trends, player behavior, and operator feedback to ensure ELA’s portfolio remains differentiated, competitive, and top-performing.

Team Leadership & Creative Oversight

- Unite and guide Game Design, Math, Art/UX, and Engineering teams toward shared vision and unified delivery goals.
- Maintain ultimate oversight of the creative, mathematical, and user experience direction of all games.
- Challenge concepts, mechanics, and design frameworks to ensure they meet ELA’s standards for quality, innovation, and strategic fit.
- Serve as a clear, inspiring leader and the central point of product direction across the studio.

Process, Innovation & Analytics





- Establish structured product development processes that keep releases on schedule without sacrificing quality.
- Identify new game mechanics, themes, features, and bonus systems that push boundaries in the iGaming space.
- Analyze post-launch game performance and player metrics to iterate on existing titles and inform future roadmap priorities.

Requirements

- Proven track record in a senior product leadership role (Head of Product, Senior Product Manager, or Product Director) within the iGaming / Online Casino industry.
- Demonstrated history of bringing successful casino games (slots, instant games, or table games) from concept to launch.
- Deep understanding of slot mechanics, mathematical modeling, visual design standards, UX flow, and technical development constraints.
- Strong ability to balance creative vision with business metrics, player retention strategies, and commercial ROI.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to align diverse creative and technical teams around a cohesive goal.
- Skilled in establishing disciplined development workflows, milestone tracking, and cross-functional production cadences.

Benefits

- 23 working days of vacation per year
- 6 sick days without a doctor's note
- Medical insurance
- Modern offices with snacks and all the essentials
- Lunches in the office (partially covered)
- Language classes & tennis lessons (partially covered)
- Buses, organized by the company
- Exclusive School Partnerships

📌 Games Development Director (Comunidad Valenciana)
🏢 ELA Games
📍 Comunidad Valenciana