Studio Director - New Games

Voodoo; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a Studio Director to spearhead the creation of innovative mobile games. In this pivotal role, you will build and lead a high-performing team, guiding the entire game development lifecycle from initial concept to successful launch. Your entrepreneurial mindset and leadership skills will be crucial in defining the studio's strategy and roadmap. Collaborating closely with publishing and data teams, you will leverage your deep understanding of gameplay and user experience to create engaging, high-potential games. If you are passionate about developing ambitious products that resonate globally, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mobile game development required.
• Proven experience leading game teams and launching successful titles.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of 4-6 developers, artists, and designers to create mobile games.
• Own the full game creation process from ideation to launch.

Connaissances

Leadership

Game Development

Analytical Thinking

Creativity

Product Sense

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Game Design or related field

Description du poste

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.

Team

Our Core Games team is made up of top-performing experts in hybrid-casual, casual, and mid-core game development. We support both internal and external studios in building, scaling, and launching chart-topping games. With our portfolio of hybrid games each aiming for $100m+ per year, we are the largest and most successful hybrid publisher in the world.

We are now looking for a Studio Director to build and lead a lean, high-performing team dedicated to creating new mobile games from scratch. As a Studio Director, you will own the entire game development lifecycle—from ideation and fast prototyping to launch and scale—while working closely with publishing, data, and user acquisition teams.

Role

• Build and lead a top-tier game studio of 4–6 developers, artists, and designers
• Own the full game creation process, from idea to full launch
• Define your studio’s roadmap and strategy in collaboration with a dedicated publishing manager
• Create original, high-potential gameplay concepts using data-driven ideation
• Rapidly prototype and iterate to validate game ideas and optimize performance
• Partner with Voodoo’s publishing team to test, refine, and scale the most promising games
• Monitor game KPIs, analyze performance, and implement data-informed improvements
• Manage your studio's resources and budget with efficiency and autonomy

Profile

• Entrepreneurial mindset and strong leadership skills
• Proven experience leading game teams and shipping successful mobile titles
• Deep understanding of gameplay, monetization, and user experience
• Highly creative with strong product sense and analytical thinking
• 5+ years of experience in mobile game development (hybrid-casual, casual, or mid-core)
• Passion for building ambitious, high-performing products with a global impact