Game Design Director - Gear Fight

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.

In this exciting role, your initial focus will be on Gear Fight, a game that has already demonstrated significant promise and captured our attention with its compelling core mechanics and engaging gameplay. You'll have the opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and refinement of Gear Fight, leveraging its existing traction to build a truly exceptional player experience. 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 Design Director 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
• Lead a team of 3 game designers
• Own game balancing, pace, fee, and economy
• Always back up your ideas with available data points
• Ability to deconstruct and analyze mobile game 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 analyse gameplay and user behaviour
• Proficiency in Unity is 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 8 years of professional experience in Game Development and at least 5 years as a game designer
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Experience working on mobile games and strong knowledge of F2P Midcore mechanics with depth meta games and LiveOps layers
• Creative and hacker mindset
• Good sense of gameplay experience, special attention to details, and a data-driven approach
• Communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• 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)