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Game Designer - Midcore Games

Voodoo.com · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

About Voodoo

Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz.
This position is Paris-based, with relocation support available.
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 RPG/midcore 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:

Competitive salary

Premium healthcare (SideCare) for you and your family 100% borne by Voodoo

Swile Lunch voucher

Gymlib (100% borne by Voodoo)

Wellness activities in our Paris office

Child daycare facilities (Les Petits Chaperons rouges)