Lead Game Designer - Block Jam 3D

Voodoo; Barcelona; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading mobile game publisher is seeking a Lead Game Designer for the Block Jam 3D team. This role involves designing engaging gameplay features, collaborating with product and engineering teams, and leveraging extensive game design experience in mobile free-to-play games. The ideal candidate has a proven track record with Match-3 or puzzle games. Best-in-class compensation and other benefits offered based on residence.

Servicios

Best-in-class compensation

Other benefits according to the country of residence

Formación

• 5+ years of professional game design experience in mobile free-to-play games.
• Experience with successful Match-3 or puzzle mobile titles.
• Strong understanding of F2P mechanics and monetization strategies.

Responsabilidades

• Design new gameplay features and meta systems for engagement.
• Collaborate on level design to enhance gameplay.
• Analyze player behavior to inform design decisions.

Conocimientos

Professional game design experience

F2P mechanics knowledge

Game documentation proficiency

Data-driven decision-making

Collaboration

Educación

Degree in game design or related field

Descripción del empleo

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 fully remote CET ±3h or Barcelona-based.

Team

Our Gaming team is made up of casual, hybrid-casual, and mid-core experts. Our 'Core' games team supports internal and external studios worldwide in creating, developing, and launching new hit games, whilst our 'Live' games team focuses on delivering higher engagement on our existing and successful games.

Joining our Live games team means collaborating with gaming industry experts on globally renowned, enduring games while embracing exciting new entrepreneurial ventures. With over seven billion downloads worldwide and a portfolio of more than 10 resilient hybrid games generating more than $20m per year, we are the world's largest and most successful hybrid publisher.

You will be joining one of our Live Studios, working onBlock Jam 3D.

With Block Jam 3D, we’re building an iconic game that players will never forget!

We're a small team of excellent people who take care of everything from ideas to testing, and we intend to grow while maintaining our high standards.

Role

We are looking for a Lead Game Designer to join the Block Jam 3D team and help push our game to the next level in meta design, gameplay features, and player engagement.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with top-grossing Match-3 or puzzle mobile games and a strong understanding of mechanics, systems, and hybrid F2P economies that make these games successful. You will work closely with Product, Art, and Engineering to create engaging features, refined gameplay loops, and innovative meta-systems that improve player retention, monetization, and overall fun.

What you will do:

• Feature & System Design

  • Design new gameplay features, core loops, and meta systems to drive long-term engagement and monetization.

  • Create detailed design documents, user flows, and economy models.

  • Propose AB test ideas and iterate based on player data and feedback.

• Puzzle & Gameplay Tuning

  • Work with level designers to enhance puzzle mechanics and moment-to-moment gameplay.

  • Ensure the gameplay experience is satisfying, accessible, and monetization-friendly.

• Collaboration & Execution

  • Partner with product managers and engineers to deliver features from concept to live release.

  • Collaborate with artists to ensure UX and visuals support the intended player experience.

• Player-Centric Development

  • Analyze player behavior and KPIs to inform design decisions.

  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve retention, engagement, and IAP monetization..

Profile

• 5+ years of professional game design experience in mobile free-to-play games.

• At least one shipped Match-3 or top puzzle mobile title with proven success.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • F2P mechanics and hybrid monetization strategies.

  • Meta systems, live ops, and long-term engagement loops.

  • Economy balancing and feature progression.

• Proficient in clear and comprehensive design documentation.

• Comfortable with data-driven decision-making and AB testing.

• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in Puzzle games, Match 3 puzzle, Sort games…

• A degree in game design, computer science, or a related field would be beneficial.

Benefits

• Best-in-class compensation

• Other benefits according to the country you reside