Product Owner

ICONIC21 is looking for a Senior Product Owner to drive the creation of engaging and commercially successful slot games from concept to release, owning the full game design process and ensuring every title delivers a compelling player experience.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing innovative, engaging, and commercially successful slot games from concept to release.
• Taking full ownership of the game design process, including game mechanics, features, bonus rounds, and overall player experience.
• Creating clear and comprehensive Game Design Documents (GDDs), including detailed descriptions of game mechanics, features, and gameplay flows.
• Defining game mathematics requirements in close collaboration with Math Designers, including RTP, volatility, hit frequency, and bonus mechanics.
• Collaborating closely with Frontend, Backend, Art, Animation, and QA teams to ensure successful implementation of game concepts.
• Defining, prioritizing, and managing the product backlog, ensuring clear requirements and alignment with development priorities.
• Working closely with the Art team to define visual concepts, themes, symbols, animations, and overall game presentation.
• Conducting market research and competitor analysis to identify industry trends, successful mechanics, and opportunities for innovation.
• Reviewing game implementations to ensure that mechanics, features, and overall gameplay meet the original design vision.
• Analyzing game performance metrics, player behavior, and engagement data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participating in game testing, balancing, and fine-tuning to deliver an engaging and polished player experience.
• Driving continuous improvement of game design processes, documentation standards, and cross-team collaboration.
• Mentoring other Product Owners and Game Designers, sharing industry knowledge and best practices.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience in the iGaming industry, with a strong focus on slot game design or product ownership.
• Proven experience designing and successfully delivering online slot games.
• Deep understanding of slot game mechanics, including Wilds, Scatters, Free Spins, Multipliers, Cascades, Hold & Win, and other popular features.
• Strong understanding of slot mathematics, including RTP, volatility, hit frequency, paytables, and probability-based game mechanics.
• Ability to create detailed and well-structured Game Design Documents (GDDs) and functional specifications.
• Strong knowledge of the online casino market, player preferences, and current slot game trends.
• Experience managing product backlogs, defining priorities, and writing clear requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven product decisions.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary development teams, including Frontend, Backend, Math, Art, Animation, and QA.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple game projects simultaneously.
• Intermediate of higher level of English.

Nice to have:

• Experience designing complex bonus mechanics, innovative game features, and high-volatility slot games.
• Understanding of mathematical models, probability theory, and game simulation processes.
• Experience working with game performance analytics, including GGR, player retention, engagement, and feature usage.
• Familiarity with slot game certification requirements and regulatory standards across different markets.
• Experience working with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, or similar product management and design platforms.
• Understanding of HTML5 game development and the technical architecture of online slot games.
• Experience working with PixiJS-based game engines or similar rendering technologies.
• Knowledge of UX/UI principles specifically related to casino and slot games.
• Experience designing games for multiple markets and adapting mechanics to regional player preferences.
• A creative and proactive mindset with the ability to generate original game concepts and turn them into production-ready products.
• A self-starter who can take full ownership of a game from initial concept through development, launch, and post-release optimization.

We offer:

• Challenging and exciting tasks, and all the needed tools to achieve them.
• 21 days of vacation, 5 flexible days for your needs, 15 paid sick days.
• National holidays according to the official calendar.
• Individual benefit limit to support your health and wellness needs.
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance results.