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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.

Team

Voodoo is a mobile game company based in France with studios in Paris, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Istanbul and Montreal. We design, develop and distribute worldwide fun games for everyone such as Mob Control, Collect ‘Em All, Paper.io 2, Hole.io, Helix Jump, Aquapark.io and many more (+6 billion users).

As part of our product strategy, we are excited to expand beyond the hypercasual and hybridcasual markets into the casual Match-3 space. Our mission is to release the next $1B Match 3 game, pioneering the next generation in this category.

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 Creative Director, you will report directly to the Studio GM and lead the creative development of an innovative Match3 project. Your responsibilities will include defining the long-term creative vision of the game, expanding and scaling the design team, and contributing as a co-founding member of the studio’s leadership team.

Define Creative Vision: Develop and communicate the long-term creative direction for the game (gameplay, meta, monetisation & economy), ensuring alignment with the studio's goals and strategy

Build and Lead Design Team: Develop and execute a hiring strategy for the design team that aligns with the studio's overall strategy and budget. Scale the team according to this plan and, when needed, address team requirements through external hires and outsourcing partnerships.

Design Ways of Working: Set up and refine design workflows, methodologies, and best practices to ensure efficiency and creativity in a new studio environment.

Create and Implement Testing Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive testing strategy in collaboration with the other crafts. Ensure the strategy supports timely iterations and aligns with the game’s development goals.

Coordinate with Growth Team: Partner with the growth and marketing teams to align design iterations with marketability strategies and optimize the game's appeal.

Manage Timelines and Resources: Oversee design budgets and schedules to meet project milestones and deliverables effectively.

Profile

Seasoned Professional: Over 10 years of experience as a game designer, with a strong track record in both new and live game projects.

Passionate Gamer: Enthusiastic about consuming a wide range of entertainment and gaming content, with a strong drive to create the next big Match3 hit.

Creative Problem Solver: Thinks outside the box, embraces the unknown, and is adept at finding innovative solutions while knowing when to streamline processes.

Hands-On Leader: Enjoys both direct involvement in design work and managing a team effectively.

Ways of Working Enthusiast: Passionate about exploring and leveraging new design tools & processes to enhance efficiency and creativity.

Collaborative Team Player: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive attitude towards feedback and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Responsible Owner: Demonstrates accountability and independence in managing responsibilities and empowering others.

Curious and Adaptive: Eager to continuously learn and implement new methods for greater efficiency and personal growth.

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