Principal Game Designer (Balancing) - Portfolio Midcore Games

voodooStockholm, ME

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Overview

Schedule

Alternate-schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Benefits

Paid Vacation

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, Hole.io, Paper.io2, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz.

This position is fully remote as long as you can work within CET ±5h CET.

Team

Our Gaming team is made up of hybrid-casual, casual, and mid-core experts. Our 'Core' games team supports internal and external studios worldwide in creating, developing, and launching new hit games, whilst our 'Live' games team focuses on delivering higher engagement on our existing and successful games.

Joining our Live 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.

You will be joining the Midcore team from Live Studios. Our main mission is converting hypercasual titles into deep midcore games, we are currently working on Epic Plane Evolution, Archery Clash & Gear Fight. The studio is also working on Ball Blast and Sniper Siege.

Role

We are seeking an experienced Game Designer specializing in game balance and systems tuning, who is deeply passionate about mobile games and wants to create 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.

You will:

Architect systems for long-term retention and monetization, integrating LiveOps strategies and sustainable economy systems natively into the game design
Design, simulate, and balance complex in-game economies, building spreadsheet models to forecast player progression
Pitch and implement big features to the team, deconstructing them into smaller components
Own game balancing, pace, feel on different titles
Be able to deconstruct and analyze mobile games mechanics
Always back up your ideas with available data points

Profile

At least 5+ years as a Game Designer
Experience working on mobile games and F2P
Accountability, independence, and responsibility when given ownership over your work
Good sense of gameplay experience, and special attention to details
Communication skills in English, both written and verbal
Passionate to learn new ways to perform your tasks in a more efficient way, and to improve yourself every day
Expert in spreadsheet or similar tools
Actively integrates AI tools into daily workflows to enhance productivity and efficiency

Benefits

Best-in-class compensation
Other benefits according to the country you reside

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This job at voodoo is located in Stockholm, ME, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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What employment applies to this position at voodoo?

voodoo lists this position under the following employment categories:

Alternate-schedule
Full-time

What experience level is required for this role at voodoo?

voodoo is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

Does voodoo allow remote work for this role?

Yes, this position at voodoo supports remote work, giving candidates the flexibility to work outside the primary office location.

What benefits are offered by voodoo for this role?

voodoo offers Paid Vacation for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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