Principal Game Designer - Picante Studio - Match3

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Game Design

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Job Description

Voodoo is creating a new studio with a very exciting and ambitious mission: release the next $1B Match 3 game, pioneering the next generation in this category. We aim to elevate quality and innovation in casual, redefine industry standards, and deliver fun to a broad audience. You will be joining this studio as Principal Game Designer. As the Principal Game Designer, you will report directly to the Studio GM and lead the creative development of an innovative Match3 project. Your responsibilities will include: Define creative vision, Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Establish design workflows, Develop and execute the studio testing strategy, Drive player-centric design, Coordinate with our Growth team.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of experience as a game designer
  • Passionate gamer
  • Creative problem solver
  • Hands-on doer
  • Collaborative team player
  • Responsible owner
  • Curious and adaptive
Perks:
  • competitive salary
  • other benefits
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.

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 can be Barcelona-based or fully remote within CET +/-2h.

Team

Joining our Gaming games team means collaborating with gaming industry experts on globally renowned, enduring games while embracing exciting new entrepreneurial ventures. With over seven billion downloads worldwide and a portfolio of more than 10 resilient hybrid games generating more than $20m per year, we are the world's largest and most successful hybrid publisher.

Voodoo is creating a new studio with a very exciting and ambitious mission: release the next $1B Match 3 game, pioneering the next generation in this category. We aim to elevate quality and innovation in casual, redefine industry standards, and deliver fun to a broad audience. You will be joining this studio as Principal Game Designer.

Role

To achieve our mission, we're launching a new casual studio and bringing on board top talent and seasoned veterans from the mobile games industry. As the Principal Game Designer, you will report directly to the Studio GM and lead the creative development of an innovative Match3 project. Your responsibilities will include:

    • Define creative vision: Develop and communicate the long-term creative direction for our match-3 prototypes, ensuring alignment with the studio's goals and strategy
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with engineering, art, and product teams to ensure cohesive game development and seamless integration of all elements
    • Establish design workflows: Develop and refine processes, methodologies, and tools to foster efficient and innovative game design in a startup environment
    • Develop and execute the studio testing strategy: Implement a comprehensive testing and iteration framework to drive data-informed design decisions and player-focused improvements
    • Drive player-centric design: Leverage player feedback and market research to refine gameplay and ensure a compelling and satisfying player experience
    • Coordinate with our Growth team: Partner with the growth and marketing teams to align design iterations with marketability strategies and optimize the game's appeal.

Profile

    • Seasoned professional: With over 5 years of experience as a game designer, you bring a proven record across both new and live game projects
    • Passionate gamer: Deeply engaged with a variety of entertainment and gaming experiences, and driven to create the next major Match-3 hit
    • Creative problem solver: Think innovatively, embrace uncertainty, and find effective solutions while knowing when to streamline for simplicity
    • Hands-on doer: Ready to dive in and take action, with a proactive, hands-on approach to any task
    • Collaborative team player: Skilled in communication and receptive to feedback, with a commitment to fostering a positive, cooperative team environment
    • Responsible owner: Demonstrates accountability and independence in managing tasks, while empowering and supporting team members
    • Curious and adaptive: Committed to continuous learning and applying new techniques to boost efficiency and drive personal growth.
Benefits: competitive salary and other benefits according to the country you reside.
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About The Company

Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps. With 7 billion downloads and over 150 million monthly active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta.


The company is one of the most impressive examples of hypergrowth in the ecosystem, having raised over $1B and backed by Goldman Sachs, Tencent, and GBL.


Voodoo is now a team of over 750 employees worldwide, we’re looking for talented individuals from across the globe to join.


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