Senior Game Designer - Mob Control

Voodoo; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class compensation

Other benefits according to thecountry

Job summary

Voodoo in Lisbon is seeking a Senior Game Designer for Mob Control to own the design and execution of new features and game improvements, and to collaborate with a Product Director to shape the strategy and roadmap for the unit.

You will design core loops, balance and monetization, work with product managers, engineers and artists to ship features, analyze KPIs to boost retention and IAP, and help guide the midcore game's vision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mobile midcore games (strategy, 4X, or similar).
• Proven track record in gameplay design, balancing, and meta feature design.
• Strong communication skills with clear, simple design documentation.
• Ability to absorb feedback and apply it with flexibility and no ego.
• Skilled at explaining complex systems and guiding design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design features and systems to drive engagement, social dynamics, and monetization.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and artists to ship features from concept to live release.
• Analyze KPIs and player behavior to inform design choices and improve retention and IAP.

Skills

Mobile game design

Gameplay balancing

KPI analysis

Clear design docs

Collaboration

Job description

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.

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.

Team

Our Gaming team is made up of hybrid-casual, 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.

Role

As a Senior Game Designer for Mob Control, you will own the design and execution of new features and game improvements of all sizes. You will also collaborate with a Product Director in shaping the strategy and roadmap for your unit. Your mission is to help evolve the game, with the ultimate goal of turning Mob Control into a top-performing title in the midcore game market.

• Design features & systems: Create new core loops and meta systems to drive engagement, social dynamics, and monetization. Develop designs, user flows, and economy models, and propose A/B test ideas.
• Collaborate across teams: Partner with product managers, engineers, and artists to bring features from concept to live release, aligning gameplay, UX, and visuals.
• Leverage player insights: Analyze KPIs and player behavior to inform design choices and identify opportunities to boost retention, engagement, and IAP monetization.
• Contribute to vision & strategy: Participate in defining the overall game vision, strategic direction, and long-term roadmap alongside product directors and studio leadership. Help shape priorities and ensure design decisions align with studio goals.

Profile

• 5+ years of experience in mobile midcore games (strategy, 4X, or similar); 10+ years is a strong plus.
• Proven track record in gameplay design, balancing, and meta feature design.
• Strong communication skills, with a focus in creating clear, simple design documentation.
• Ability to absorb and apply feedback from multiple sources with flexibility and no ego.
• Skilled at simplifying and communicating complex systems.
• Comfortable analyzing KPIs and player behavior to guide design decisions.
• Passion for mobile midcore games and deep knowledge of market dynamics.

Benefits

• Best-in-class compensation
• Other benefits according to the country you reside