Game Designer - Castle Busters

Voodoo; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class compensation

Country-specific benefits

Job summary

Voodoo in Paris is seeking a talented Game Designer who is deeply passionate about RPG/mid-core games to join Playbook, an agile internal studio transforming Castle Busters into a market-leading hit.

You will own features from ideation to implementation, collaborate with Product, Analytics and Art, balance gameplay, and back up ideas with data. You’ll contribute across UI/UX, game design, logic and optimization to deliver the next big hit for millions of players.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience as a game designer.
• Experience working on mobile games, F2P or RPG.

Responsibilities

• Own features from ideation to implementation and post-release optimization.
• Collaborate with Product, Analytics and Art throughout features implementation.
• Own game balancing, pace, feel.
• Always back up your ideas with available data points.
• Ability to deconstruct and analyze mobile games mechanics.
• Get involved in all aspects of game development: UI, UX, Game Design, logic, performance, etc.
• Benchmark the market to stay on top of new trends.
• Understanding of models and tools to analyze gameplay and user behavior to inform design.

Skills

Game design

Mobile games

English

Communication

Figma

Miro

Data-driven design

Balancing

Tools

Unity

Figma

Miro

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 Paris-based, with relocation support available.

Team

Join Playbook, an agile internal studio dedicated to Castle Busters , one of our flagship mid-core titles. You’ll be an integral part of a focused team chartered with transforming this promising game into a market-leading, long-term hit.

Role

We’re seeking a talented and seasoned Game Designer who is deeply passionate about RPG/mid-core games and laser-focused on creating the next big hit. With extensive experience in the industry, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering fun to millions of players. As the driving force behind the game’s success, you'll ensure the game reaches the highest standards of quality and innovation.

• Own features from ideation to implementation and post-release optimization
• Collaborate with Product, Analytics and Art throughout features implementation
• Own game balancing, pace, feel
• Always back up your ideas with available data points
• Ability to deconstruct and analyze mobile games mechanics
• Get involved in all aspects of game development: UI, UX, Game Design, logic, performance, etc.
• Benchmark the market to stay on top of new trends
• Understanding of models and tools to analyze gameplay and user behavior to inform design
• Proficiency in Unity a huge plus
• Familiarity with Figma, Miro or similar visual collaboration software

Profile

• At least 3 years of professional experience as a game designer
• Experience working on mobile games, F2P or RPG
• Creative and hacker mindset
• Good sense of gameplay experience, and special attention to detail
• Communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of casual games
• Deep collaboration mindset, including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a positive mindset towards receiving, acting on, and giving feedback
• Accountability, independence, and responsibility when given ownership over your work
• An eagerness to learn new ways to perform your tasks in a more efficient way, and to improve yourself day after day

Benefits:

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