Studio Director - New Games

Voodoo; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading mobile gaming company in France is seeking a Studio Director to create and lead a new game studio. You will manage the entire game development process, from concept to launch, with a team of 4-6 developers and artists. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in mobile game development and a strong understanding of game monetization and user experience. This position comes with significant creative autonomy and the chance to build high-impact products.

Prestations

Award-winning office space in France

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mobile game development (hybrid-casual, casual, or mid-core).
• Proven experience leading game teams and shipping successful mobile titles.
• Deep understanding of gameplay, monetization, and user experience.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Monitor game KPIs, analyze performance, and implement data-informed improvements.

Connaissances

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership skills

Creative thinking

Analytical thinking

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

Benefits

• Voodoo just won the award for Best Office Space in France