Studio Director - New Games

<span>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.</span><br/><b>Team</b><br/><span>Our Core Games team is made up of top-performing experts in hybrid-casual, casual, and mid-core game development. We support both internal and external studios in building, scaling, and launching chart-topping games. With our portfolio of hybrid games each aiming for $100m+ per year, we are the largest and most successful hybrid publisher in the world. </span><br/><span>We are now looking for a Studio Director to build and lead a lean, high-performing team dedicated to creating new mobile games from scratch. As a Studio Director, you will own the entire game development lifecycle—from ideation and fast prototyping to launch and scale—while working closely with publishing, data, and user acquisition teams.</span> <h3>Role</h3> <ul> <li>Build and lead a top-tier game studio of 4–6 developers, artists, and designers</li><li>Own the full game creation process, from idea to full launch</li><li>Define your studio’s roadmap and strategy in collaboration with a dedicated publishing manager</li><li>Create original, high-potential gameplay concepts using data-driven ideation</li><li>Rapidly prototype and iterate to validate game ideas and optimize performance</li><li>Partner with Voodoo’s publishing team to test, refine, and scale the most promising games</li><li>Monitor game KPIs, analyze performance, and implement data-informed improvements</li><li>Manage your studio's resources and budget with efficiency and autonomy</li></ul> <h3>Profile</h3> <ul> <li>Entrepreneurial mindset and strong leadership skills</li><li>Proven experience leading game teams and shipping successful mobile titles</li><li>Deep understanding of gameplay, monetization, and user experience</li><li>Highly creative with strong product sense and analytical thinking</li><li>5+ years of experience in mobile game development (hybrid-casual, casual, or mid-core)</li><li>Passion for building ambitious, high-performing products with a global impact</li></ul><b>Benefits</b><span>:</span><span> </span><br/><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7044956425000767488" rel="noopener noreferrer">Voodoo just won the award for Best Office Space in France</a>