Skill needed: Game Design.
Employer: Voodoo.io
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.TeamOur 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.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.RoleAs Senior Game Designer (Live Ops & Expansions) for Match Hunters, our Match-3 game studio, you will be the "creative heart" of the live game experience. You will be entirely responsible for the creative direction, mechanical design, and economic tuning of all Live Ops and seasonal content, owning the 90-day seasonal strategy and transforming high-level goals into executable, engaging player experiences.Seasonal Strategy Ownership: Partner with the Design Lead and Product Manager to define and align the 90-day Live Ops strategyEnd-to-End Event Design: Lead complete event design lifecycle, from initial concept to final tuning and releaseEngagement Loop Design: Design and tune event loops, progression systems, and rewards to maximize retention and engagementUnified Seasonal Progression: Drive cohesive seasonal progression across all features and content releases to create a unified player experienceCross-Functional Collaboration: Work daily with Product, Art, UX, and Tech teams to ensure high-quality, feasible execution of the design visionData-Driven Iteration: Use data analysis tools and player feedback to rapidly iterate on existing and new featuresContent Innovation: Design compelling, high-quality content that rewards consistent play and addresses player needs for novelty, freshness, and continuous challengeStrategic Content Sequencing: Ensure strategic alignment and quality of all seasonal content to drive player lifetime valuePlayer Experience Focus: Own the overarching player journey outside of the core loop to unlock new levels of engagementQuality Assurance: Maintain high standards for all Live Ops content to prevent player fatigue and retention decayProfile5+ years of professional experience in game designProven focus on live-ops, events, or seasonal content for a mature free-to-play gameDirect experience designing for the casual puzzle or match-3 audience is highly preferredDeep understanding of game design principles, UX best practices, and free-to-play economiesDemonstrated ability to drive data-informed decision-making throughout the design processTrack record of successfully launching and iterating on live events that drive engagement metricsStrong understanding of player retention mechanics and engagement loopsExperience with seasonal content strategies and roadmap planningAbility to design and balance progression systems and reward structuresExcellent collaboration skills with ability to work across Product, Art, UX, and Engineering teamsProven ability to rapidly prototype, test, and iterate based on live data and player feedbackOwnership mindset with ability to take full responsibility for content quality and performanceStrong analytical skills to interpret player data and translate insights into design improvementsSpeak and write English fluentlyBenefitsBest-in-class compensationOther benefits according to the country you reside