Senior Economy Designer - Cup Heroes at Voodoo

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Mobile Gaming, GamingIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience as a game economist or systems designer
Deep understanding of F2P mobile game economies, monetization design, and progression balancing, preferably in midcore or RPG titles
Data-literate and comfortable building hypotheses, running experiments, and iterating based on insights
Creative mindset with a strong sense for systems thinking and player motivations
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments, able to manage multiple systems and adapt quickly to feedback or shifting priorities
Strong collaboration and communication skills, fluent in English (written and spoken)
Self-motivated and accountable, taking full ownership of systems and seeing them through from idea to execution

Responsibilities

Create and implement a smart, engaging in-game economy for Cup Heroes, including soft and hard currencies, upgrade systems, reward loops, and monetization flow
Design A/B testing strategies to optimize economic systems and difficulty pacing across the player journey
Collaborate with game designers to create balanced meta systems that support long-term progression and retention
Set best practices for economy design, tracking, and balancing, working closely with the product and data teams
Actively contribute to the game’s overall direction by blending economic insight with creative thinking

Skills

Game Economy Design

F2P Monetization

Progression Balancing

A/B Testing

Data Analysis

Systems Design

Monetization Design

Reward Loops

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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