Game Designer - Puzzle Games at Voodoo in Istanbul

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 prototype 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 We’re seeking a talented and seasoned Game Designer who is deeply passionate about Puzzle 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: • Best in Class compensation • Other benefits according to the country you reside.