Voodoo

Head of Gaming - Blitz

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Mobile Games, Real Money Gaming, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have over 6 years of experience as a Game Designer or Level Designer in casual mobile games and experience in team management. A good sense of gameplay experience with attention to detail, strong collaboration and communication skills in English, accountability, independence, and responsibility are essential. Experience in designing and balancing puzzle, match3, or merge games is a plus, and proficiency in Unity or familiarity with Figma is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

The Head of Gaming will define a clear and cohesive gaming roadmap, deconstruct and analyze mobile game mechanics to understand success factors in Real Money Gaming, and pitch and implement new features and games. They will work with the team on game and map design and balancing, back up ideas with data and user feedback, and be responsible for execution excellence and look & feel. The role involves managing a team of 7 (Game Artist, Game Designer, Game Developers) and overseeing a portfolio of over 20 different gameplays.

Skills

gameplay
level design
visual execution
look and feel
mobile games
real money gaming
game mechanics
game balancing
data analysis
user feedback
team management
interpersonal skills
communication skills

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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