Level Designer - Puzzle Games

Voodoo; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in Class compensation

Other benefits according to thecountry

Job summary

Voodoo in Istanbul seeks a Level Designer for its Puzzle Studio. You will craft engaging levels, iterate mechanics, and collaborate with engineers and artists to bring ideas to life.

With 2+ years in mobile game design, you will analyze player behavior, run A/B tests, and balance progression while staying current with hybrid-casual trends. English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in game design or related role.
• Strong passion for mobile puzzle and hybrid-casual games.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Understanding of player psychology and what drives engagement in puzzle games.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and creation of engaging levels for a puzzle game.
• Develop and iterate on game mechanics to enhance core gameplay loop.
• Analyze player behavior and metrics to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers and artists to bring level designs to life.
• Structure, run, and monitor A/B tests to validate decisions.
• Balance difficulty curves for retention across levels.
• Stay up-to-date with hybrid-casual puzzle market trends.
• Test and playtest levels for quality and enjoyment.
• Contribute to product roadmap and strategic direction.
• Prototype ideas rapidly and incorporate feedback.

Skills

Game design experience

Puzzle games passion

Data-driven design

Player psychology

Communication skills

English fluency

Unity knowledge

Tools

Unity

Game development tools

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.

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 Puzzle game 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

As a Level Designer for one of our Puzzle Studio, you will be at the heart of the game's evolution. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, artists, and product experts to design, test, and refine features that keep our players engaged and entertained.

• Participate in the design and creation of engaging, challenging, and fun levels that maintain player interest and progression
• Develop and iterate on game mechanics and features that enhance the core gameplay loop
• Analyze player behavior, game metrics, and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with engineers and artists to bring level designs and features to life
• Structure, run, and monitor A/B tests to validate design decisions and optimize player experience
• Balance game difficulty curves to ensure appropriate challenge and retention across all levels
• Stay up-to-date with the hybrid-casual and puzzle game market, analyzing competitor games and emerging trends
• Test and playtest levels and features to ensure quality and enjoyment
• Contribute to the product roadmap and strategic direction
• Work iteratively, rapidly prototyping ideas and incorporating feedback from the team and data

Profile

• 2+ years of professional experience in game design, product specialist, Level Design or similar role in the mobile gaming industry
• Strong passion for mobile puzzle and hybrid-casual games, with a deep understanding of what makes them engaging and successful
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven design decisions
• Understanding of player psychology and what drives engagement, retention, and satisfaction in puzzle games
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly articulate design ideas to cross-functional teams
• Iterative mindset with the ability to rapidly test, learn, and improve designs based on feedback
• Fluent in English
• Bonus: Experience with Unity or game development tools, knowledge of A/B testing methodologies, experience shipping successful mobile games

Benefits

• Best in Class compensation
• Other benefits according to the country you reside.