Description:

Voodoo is seeking a Lead Game Designer for Hole.io, a promising game in their portfolio, based in Barcelona with a fully remote option available globally.
The role involves designing and optimizing meta gameplay features, including progression systems, time-limited events, new game modes, quests, and player-driven goals to enhance monetization and player engagement.
The designer will analyze in-game data to identify opportunities for optimizing and growing game economies and will create and maintain models of in-game economies, focusing on player progression, currency flow, and reward systems.
Responsibilities include delivering designs for A/B tests to experiment with different economic models and features, monitoring test performance, and iterating strategies based on data-driven insights.
The position requires close collaboration with other Game Designers, Developers, Artists, and Analysts to align feature strategies with game design goals and KPIs that demonstrate success.
The designer will regularly present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including the General Manager and Game Designers, to facilitate informed decision-making.
Staying updated with industry trends and competitor strategies in casual games is essential to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
The role also involves applying industry best practices to enhance game monetization and player experiences.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 4+ years of experience as a Game Designer, ideally with a focus on Puzzle or Match-3 games.
A track record of working with games that achieve long-term player engagement and retention is required.
Demonstrated experience in defining and maintaining Live Ops strategies to drive sustained engagement and monetization is essential.
Experience in creating economy and monetization loops for F2P Match-3 or Puzzle mobile games, along with maintaining their balancing, is necessary.
Candidates should have a proven success in leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve design excellence and deliver engaging player experiences.
Clear communication skills in English, both written and verbal, are required, with an emphasis on clarity and conciseness.
An entrepreneurial mindset is essential for this role.