Game Designer - Midcore Games at Voodoo

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

YesVisa

Gaming, Mobile GamingIndustries

Requirements

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 (huge plus)
Deeply passionate about RPG/midcore games
Extensive experience in the industry
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
Proficiency in Unity (huge plus)
Familiarity with Figma or similar visual collaboration software
Understanding of models and tools to analyze gameplay and user behavior
Ability to create a playable prototype individually as well as within a team

Responsibilities

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
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

Skills

Unity

Game Design

Game Balancing

Gameplay Analysis

Data Analysis

Mobile Games

Pacing

Performance Optimization

Voodoo

Develops free hyper-casual mobile games

About Voodoo

Voodoo.io focuses on mobile gaming and app development, particularly in the hyper-casual game segment, which features simple and easy-to-play games that appeal to a wide audience. Their games are free for users, and the company generates revenue through advertising by partnering with ad networks like AdColony and Adjust to display targeted ads within their games. This approach allows Voodoo to entertain millions of users globally while providing brands with advertising solutions to reach mobile gamers effectively. Unlike many competitors, Voodoo emphasizes user privacy by allowing users to manage consent settings and ensuring no personal data is collected from children under 16. The company's goal is to create engaging mobile experiences while maintaining a strong commitment to user privacy and providing valuable advertising opportunities for brands.

Paris, FranceHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$480.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, GamingIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Risks

BeReal acquisition may not yield expected returns if popularity doesn't rebound.

Questopia's launch in China could face regulatory challenges.

Wizz app's 'Teen Tinder' reputation may attract scrutiny from parents and regulators.

Differentiation

Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide, following Google and Meta.

The company specializes in hyper-casual games, attracting a broad audience globally.

Voodoo offers advertising solutions, enhancing brand engagement with mobile gamers.

Upsides

Acquisition of BeReal diversifies Voodoo's portfolio beyond gaming.

Partnership with AppHarbr improves ad quality, increasing user engagement and revenue.

Successful launch of Questopia in China expands Voodoo's market presence.

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