Game Designer - Puzzle Games

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 Istanbul-based.

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 Puzzle 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:

- Best in Class compensation

- Other benefits according to the country you reside.