Head of Studio

**About The Role**:
As Head of Studio in a dynamic betting and gaming studio, you will play a pivotal role in leading an experienced team to design, develop, and release high-quality games to our widely-recognised brands. Your mission is to lead a cross-functional team, ensuring the seamless integration of mathematicians, artists, producers, graphic designers, QA specialists, and software developers, through design and pre-production to client development, QA testing and release.

This multifaceted role requires a leader with a proven track record in game development, a strategic mindset, and the ability to shape and deliver a compelling content strategy.

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**What you will do**
- Lead and manage a cross-functional, multidisciplinary team which includes game producers, programmers, artists, and QA testers.
- Oversee the day-to-day design and development of casino games, overseeing the entire production cycle from pre-production to QA testing and release.
- Provide excellent leadership, ensuring the team is aligned with company goals and delivering high-quality games on schedule.
- Contribute valuable insights into the creative aspects of game development, leveraging a solid understanding of game design principles for overall project innovation and excellence
- Work closely with the Director of In-House Content to design, drive and deliver the content strategy
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to expand into new markets, increasing reach and potential.
- Foster a collaborative culture that encourages continuous improvement, empowering managers with clarity on roles and functions to prioritise great game design and superior development processes

**Who you are**
- Proven track record of successful leadership in a similar role within the betting and gaming industry.
- Extensive experience overseeing the development of slot games or similar products.
- Hands-on experience in game design or a strong appreciation for game design principles, enhancing the overall creative input into the development process
- Strong understanding of game design principles, mechanics, and player psychology.
- Familiarity with software development processes, including waterfall or similar methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
- Proven an understanding of global gaming markets, adapting strategies to regional preferences and navigating diverse regulatory landscapes.
- A forward-thinking mindset with a passion for staying at the forefront of industry trends and technological advancements.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements within the betting and gaming industry.

**What we offer**

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning. Working for us in the UK you can expect to receive great benefits like:

- Private Health care
- Private Dental care
- Unmind Subscription
- Cycle to work scheme
- Share Save Scheme
- And many more

And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes. Join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join the Entain family, it’s your game. So let’s win together.

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**About The Company**: