Our client - a leading international game studio focused on creating high-quality games for the iGaming sector. The team combines strong design and proven gameplay mechanics with a mobile-first approach, delivering an immersive experience for players with different preferences. An ambitious, fast-growing company works with key industry partners to strengthen its reputation as a top provider of engaging games.

We are seeking a

Games Development Director

to shape and lead the overarching product strategy across the studio. This position focuses on driving end-to-end execution, aligning cross-functional departments, and delivering top-performing gaming experiences.

Responsibilities

Direct the complete product lifecycle from initial conceptualization through live market operations, translating high-level organizational objectives into an actionable production roadmap.

Balance player retention metrics, regulatory compliance, commercial performance, and mathematical integrity across every strategic product decision.

Analyze industry trends, user behavior, and operator input continuously to ensure the software catalog retains a distinct competitive edge across general markets.

Unite game design, mathematical modeling, creative direction, and technical engineering disciplines toward unified release targets and shared delivery goals.

Maintain final oversight covering all aesthetic standards, UI/UX architecture, and mathematical frameworks to sustain exceptional product quality.

Evaluate underlying mechanics, themes, and structural design models to elevate innovation and push creative boundaries across every stage of development.





Establish structured workflows, release cadences, and milestone tracking that maintain strict delivery schedules without compromising technical standards.

Evaluate post-launch analytics and performance indicators to refine active titles while incorporating new mechanics and feature systems into future roadmap iterations.

Requirements

Demonstrated background in a senior product leadership capacity (such as Head of Product, Senior Product Manager, or Product Director) within the online gaming or digital casino sector.

Proven track record of launching successful casino titles (including slots, instant games, or table games) from concept through commercial release.

Comprehensive knowledge of slot mechanics, mathematical frameworks, UI/UX standards, visual design, and software engineering constraints.

Ability to balance creative concepts against commercial ROI, business KPIs, and player retention models.

Strong leadership capability in uniting technical, mathematical, and creative teams around a singular strategic roadmap.

Proficiency in establishing disciplined production workflows, milestone tracking, and cross-functional operational rhythms.

Benefits

23 paid annual leave days

6 sick days without requiring medical documentation

Comprehensive medical insurance coverage

Fully equipped office environment with snacks and essentials

Partial meal allowance for on-site lunches

Partial subsidies for language courses and tennis instruction

Company-organized commuter bus transportation

Exclusive access to educational institution partnerships

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📌 Games Development Director (Madrid)
🏢 LionHires Recruitment
📍 Madrid