Game Designer - Midcore Games

Voodoo

Paris
full-time mid
Posted 22 days ago
Apply Now

Summary

Generated 16 days ago

Role Overview

Voodoo is seeking a seasoned Game Designer to join a new internal studio focused on evolving high-potential mobile game prototypes into market-ready hits. This role is crucial in driving the success of RPG/midcore games, ensuring they reach the highest standards of quality and innovation for millions of players.

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement a clear, cohesive game design pipeline.
Pitch and break down large features into manageable components for the team.
Own and meticulously balance game pacing, feel, and core mechanics.
Utilize data points to support design decisions and analyze gameplay.
Collaborate across UI, UX, game logic, and performance aspects of development.
Benchmark market trends and analyze user behavior to inform design.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years in Game Development, with at least 3 years as a Game Designer.
Experience with mobile games, particularly F2P or RPG genres.
Strong understanding of game mechanics and a keen eye for detail.
Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
Creative, hacker mindset with a deep collaboration and feedback-driven approach.

Expected Impact

The Game Designer will be instrumental in transforming promising game prototypes into successful, chart-topping mobile titles, directly contributing to Voodoo's mission of entertaining millions worldwide and solidifying its position as a leading mobile publisher.

Why Apply

Join a dynamic, newly established studio with significant impact on game direction.
Work on high-potential projects with the backing of a globally recognized mobile publisher.
Contribute to games that reach a massive audience of over 200 million active users.
This summary was generated from the original job posting (AI-assisted, human-reviewed). For full details, visit the company's site.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary, benefits, and perks for this role

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • • 401(k) with company match
  • • Flexible PTO and holidays
  • • Professional development opportunities
From original job posting

Original 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

You will be an integral part of a newly established internal studio, a dynamic and focused team dedicated to elevating some of the most promising game concepts emerging from our innovative prototyping teams. This studio is specifically chartered to take high-potential prototypes and evolve them into successful, market-ready titles.

This is a unique chance to join a project with established momentum while still having a significant impact on its future direction within a dedicated and agile studio environment

Role

We’re seeking a talented and seasoned Game Designer who is deeply passionate about RPG/midcore 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.

  • Define a clear, cohesive design pipeline

  • Pitch and implement big features to the team, deconstructing them into smaller components

  • 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. 

  • Fine-tune game balancing, pacing, and feel

  • Benchmark the market to stay on top of new trends

  • Understanding of models and tools to analyze gameplay and user behavior

  • Proficiency in Unity a huge plus

  • Familiarity with Figma or similar visual collaboration software

  • Able to create a playable prototype individually as well as within a team

Profile

  • At least 5 years of professional experience in Game Development and at least 3 years as a game designer

  • Experience working on mobile games, F2P or RPG

  • Experience in designing LiveOps for a live product is a huge plus

  • 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

  • Competitive salary

  • Premium healthcare (SideCare) for you and your family 100% borne by Voodoo

  • Swile Lunch voucher

  • Gymlib (100% borne by Voodoo)

  • Wellness activities in our Paris office

  • Child daycare facilities (Les Petits Chaperons rouges)

Transparency & Trust

We believe in being open about how we process and present job information

Content Processing

  • • AI-enhanced summaries for better readability
  • • Human review for accuracy and relevance
  • • Original content preserved and accessible
  • • Regular quality checks and updates

Data Sources

  • • Direct from company career pages
  • • Real-time job posting updates
  • • Verified company information
  • • Transparent sourcing methods

Important: This summary was generated from the original job posting (AI-assisted, human-reviewed). For complete details, terms, and application instructions, always visit the company's official website.