Voodoo

Senior Game Designer (Multiplayer Gameplay Modes) - Paper.io 2

Paris Contract Hybrid
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Job Description

ABOUT VOODOO Voodoo is a consumer tech company founded in Paris in 2013, with one mission: entertain the world. Today we are 1,000 people, generating $1b+ in annual revenue, profitably. Our games and apps have passed 7 billion downloads and reach 200 million+ active users every month, making Voodoo the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in downloads, after Google and Meta. We were backed by Goldman Sachs, Tencent and GBL along the way. 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 one of our Live Studios, working on Paper.io2 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.voodoo.paper2&hl=en. ROLE Paper Party is the multiplayer mode of Paper.io 2. We are looking for a dedicated Game Designer to improve the modes we already have and create new ones from scratch. All modes will keep the Paper universe, camera and controls. Beyond that, there is a lot of creative freedom. You will explore new rules, objectives, win conditions, pacing and team setups to create a broad range of fun and replayable multiplayer experiences. You will: - Design and prototype new gameplay modes - Improve existing Paper Party modes - Define simple, readable rules for one-finger controls - Iterate quickly through testing, feedback and playtests - Balance accessibility, competition, pacing and replayability - Identify weak ideas early and confidently cut or reshape them - Work closely with the Paper.io 2 team to turn concepts into playable experiences - Document your designs clearly - Fine-tune modes directly in Unity whenever possible This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys moving quickly from an idea to a playable prototype, testing it and improving it. PROFILE - 5+ years of experience in mobile F2P games, designing new games, gameplay modes or prototypes from scratch - Experience shipping player-facing content, ideally in mobile games - A strong understanding of multiplayer and competitive gameplay - A good sense of pacing, clarity and player motivation - A pragmatic and iterative approach: prototype, test, cut and retry - The ability to work independently and take full ownership - Strong English communication and collaboration skills NICE TO HAVE - Strong Unity experience - Ability to prototype directly in the engine - Experience with mobile controls, multiplayer or party games - Experience working on live games or live content

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What does the Senior Game Designer (Multiplayer Gameplay Modes) - Paper.io 2 role at Voodoo involve?

The Senior Game Designer (Multiplayer Gameplay Modes) - Paper.io 2 position at Voodoo in Paris is a contract role. ABOUT VOODOO Voodoo is a consumer tech company founded in Paris in 2013, with one mission: entertain the world. Today we are 1,000 people, generating $1b+ in annual revenue, profitably. Our games and apps have passed 7 billion downloads and reach 200 million+ active users every month, making Voodoo the 3 mobile publisher worldwide in downloads, after Google and Meta. We were backed by Goldman Sachs, Tencent and GBL along the way. 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.

What skills are required for Senior Game Designer (Multiplayer Gameplay Modes) - Paper.io 2 at Voodoo?

Key skills for this role include: IOS.

What is the salary for Senior Game Designer (Multiplayer Gameplay Modes) - Paper.io 2 at Voodoo?

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Is the Senior Game Designer (Multiplayer Gameplay Modes) - Paper.io 2 position at Voodoo remote or on-site?

This position is Hybrid. Expect a combination of office and remote work, typically based in Paris.

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Senior Game Designer (Multiplayer Gameplay Modes) - Paper.io 2 at Voodoo is a contract design position in Paris. Key skills include IOS. Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience: 5+ years.

This role is classified as hybrid and is suitable for senior-level professionals. Ghost Score 5/100 (Fresh) indicates this listing is very likely active and recently refreshed.

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