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Level Designer - Puzzle 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 Puzzle game 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

As a Level Designer for one of our Puzzle Studio, you will be at the heart of the game's evolution. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, artists, and product experts to design, test, and refine features that keep our players engaged and entertained.
Participate in the design and creation of engaging, challenging, and fun levels that maintain player interest and progression

Develop and iterate on game mechanics and features that enhance the core gameplay loop

Analyze player behavior, game metrics, and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement

Collaborate with engineers and artists to bring level designs and features to life

Structure, run, and monitor A/B tests to validate design decisions and optimize player experience

Balance game difficulty curves to ensure appropriate challenge and retention across all levels

Stay up-to-date with the hybrid-casual and puzzle game market, analyzing competitor games and emerging trends

Test and playtest levels and features to ensure quality and enjoyment

Contribute to the product roadmap and strategic direction

Work iteratively, rapidly prototyping ideas and incorporating feedback from the team and data

Profile

2+ years of professional experience in game design, product specialist, Level Design or similar role in the mobile gaming industry

Strong passion for mobile puzzle and hybrid-casual games, with a deep understanding of what makes them engaging and successful

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven design decisions

Understanding of player psychology and what drives engagement, retention, and satisfaction in puzzle games

Strong communication skills and ability to clearly articulate design ideas to cross-functional teams

Iterative mindset with the ability to rapidly test, learn, and improve designs based on feedback

Fluent in English

Bonus: Experience with Unity or game development tools, knowledge of A/B testing methodologies, experience shipping successful mobile games

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)