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Product Madness

Product Owner (Game Design)

Product Madness
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hybrid mid full-time Gdansk

First indexed 19 May 2026

Description

Join our team and help craft mobile game experiences that bring joy to thousands of players every day!

As a Product Owner, you'll collaborate closely with product, art, engineering, and LiveOps teams to craft engaging and compelling experiences for mobile games.

We're looking for a creative problem-solver who combines a passion for gaming with practical design expertise , someone who can imagine great experiences and bring them to life from concept to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create visually cohesive and compelling game concepts and minigame experiences that complement the core slots loop.
  • Design engaging and sustainable game loops, gameplay mechanics, reward structures, and systems that enhance long-term player engagement.
  • Develop and iterate on prototypes to validate concepts, test assumptions, and refine the player experience.
  • Refine game balance, pacing, and player progression to optimize fun, retention, and overall usability.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, developers, artists, and LiveOps partners to transform ideas into polished, playable features.
  • Work with partners to understand product needs, align on priorities, and recommend effective gameplay solutions.
  • Produce and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including GDDs, feature specs, and player journeys.
  • Own design initiatives from early concept through final delivery, ensuring quality and successful implementation.
  • Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives as part of an agile, Scrum-based workflow.
  • Support project planning and delivery using tools such as Jira, contributing to timely and smooth execution.
  • Contribute to game and content releases with a focus on stability, performance, and player impact.
  • Stay curious and explore emerging tools, workflows, and technology-based improvements to improve the build process.
  • Coordinate effectively with cross-functional and remote teams, ensuring smooth communication and aligned outcomes.

Requirements:

  • A passionate gamer who enjoys mobile, PC, console, and tabletop games.
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in game design, product ownership, or similar product-focused roles.
  • Experience contributing to released free-to-play mobile games or LiveOps content with meaningful player impact.
  • Ability to design everything from moment-to-moment gameplay to multi-week metagame cycles.
  • Comfortable designing for F2P genres such as social casino, casual, and midcore.
  • Strong analytical attitude, comfortable interpreting KPIs and balancing complex features or economies.
  • Familiarity with agile development practices and cross-functional coordination.
  • Excellent communication skills , able to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
  • Comfortable giving and receiving feedback, advocating for ideas, and finding productive compromises.
  • Strong attention to detail across feature design, documentation, and execution.
  • Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to mathematics-related thinking in game systems, feature balancing, or economy design.
  • Experience working with teams across multiple locations.
This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://aristocrat.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AristocratExternalCareersSite/job/Gdansk/Product-Owner--Game-Design-_R0020872