Game Designer - Midcore Games

VOODOO, LLC
Paris, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Collaborative Software Video Game Development Figma

Job description

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

Requirements

  • 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 & conditions

  • 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)

About the company

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., Voodoo is a gaming app that develops and publishes mobile video games.

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