Game Designer - Castle Busters

Voodoo; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in Class compensation

Other benefits according to country

Job summary

Voodoo, a Paris-based consumer tech company, seeks a seasoned Game Designer passionate about RPG and mid-core mobile games. You will own features from ideation to post-release optimization and work closely with Product, Analytics and Art to deliver high-quality, innovative gameplay experiences for millions of players.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in game design, experience with mobile games, and a strong English communication skill set.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in game design.
• Experience on mobile games, F2P or RPG.
• Creative mindset with attention to gameplay detail.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Own features from ideation to implementation and post-release optimization.
• Collaborate with Product, Analytics and Art throughout features implementation.
• Own game balancing, pacing and feel.
• Support data-driven design with available data points.
• Deconstruct and analyze mobile game mechanics.
• Involve in UI/UX, game logic, and performance considerations.
• Benchmark the market to stay ahead of trends.
• Use tools to analyze gameplay and user behavior to inform design.
• Proficiency in Unity is a plus.
• Familiarity with Figma, Miro or similar tools.

Skills

Game design

Mobile games

English communication

Data-driven design

Unity

Tools

Unity

Figma

Miro

Job description

About Voodoo

Voodoo is a consumer tech company founded in Paris in 2013, with one mission: entertain the world. Today we are 1,000 people, generating $1b+ in annual revenue, profitably. Our games and apps have passed 7 billion downloads and reach 200 million+ active users every month, making Voodoo the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in downloads, after Google and Meta. We were backed by Goldman Sachs, Tencent and GBL along the way.

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.