Game Designer - Puzzle Games

Voodoo is hiring a remote Game Designer for a puzzle game project, based in Istanbul, to help turn a promising prototype into a market-ready title. The role focuses on shaping core gameplay, improving balance, pacing, and overall feel, and contributing across areas such as UI, UX, logic, and performance. It suits an experienced designer with a strong background in mobile game development, at least five years in the field, and a deep interest in puzzle games. The company also looks for someone who can use data to support design decisions, analyze game mechanics and player behavior, and work with tools such as Unity and Figma.

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.