Game Designer - Puzzle Games

About Voodoo

Voodoo is a consumer tech company founded in Paris in 2013, with one mission: entertain the world. Today we are 1,000 people, generating $1b+ in annual revenue, profitably. Our games and apps have passed 7 billion downloads and reach 200 million+ active users every month, making Voodoo the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in downloads, after Google and Meta. We were backed by Goldman Sachs, Tencent and GBL along the way.

This position is Istanbul-based.

Team

You will be an integral part of a newly established internal studio, a dynamic and focused team dedicated to one of our most promising prototype in scale. This studio is specifically chartered to improve this high-potential game up to the successful and market-ready title it is meant to become.

Role

We’re seeking a talented and seasoned Game Designer who is deeply passionate about Puzzle games and laser-focused on creating the next big hit. With extensive experience in the industry, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering fun to millions of players. As the driving force behind the game's success, you'll ensure the game reaches the highest standards of quality and innovation.

• Define a clear, cohesive design pipeline
• Pitch and implement big features to the team, deconstructing them into smaller components
• Own game balancing, pace, feel
• Always back up your ideas with available data points
• Ability to deconstruct and analyze mobile games mechanics
• Get involved in all aspects of game development: UI, UX, Game Design, logic, performance, etc.
• Fine-tune game balancing, pacing, and feel
• Benchmark the market to stay on top of new trends
• Understanding of models and tools to analyze gameplay and user behavior
• Proficiency in Unity a huge plus
• Familiarity with Figma or similar visual collaboration software
• Able to create a playable prototype individually as well as within a team

Profile

• At least 5 years of professional experience in Game Development and at least 3 years as a game designer
• Experience working on mobile games, F2P or RPG
• Experience in designing LiveOps for a live product is a huge plus
• Creative and hacker mindset
• Good sense of gameplay experience, and special attention to detail
• Communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of casual games
• Deep collaboration mindset, including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a positive mindset towards receiving, acting on, and giving feedback
• Accountability, independence, and responsibility when given ownership over your work
• An eagerness to learn new ways to perform your tasks in a more efficient way, and to improve yourself day after day

Benefits:

• Best in Class compensation
• Other benefits according to the country you reside.