Product Manager - Puzzle Games

Job description

ABOUT VOODOO 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 Paper.io 2, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz. This position is Istanbul-based. TEAM You will be an integral part of a newly established internal studio, a dynamic and focused team dedicated to one of our most promising Puzzle game in scale. This studio is specifically chartered to improve this high-potential game up to the successful and market-ready title it is meant to become. ROLE As a Product Manager for one of our Puzzle Studio, you will be at the heart of the game's evolution. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, artists, and product experts to design, test, and refine features that keep our players engaged and entertained. - Participate in the design and creation of engaging, challenging, and fun levels that maintain player interest and progression - Develop and iterate on game mechanics and features that enhance the core gameplay loop - Analyze player behavior, game metrics, and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement - Collaborate with engineers and artists to bring level designs and features to life - Structure, run, and monitor A/B tests to validate design decisions and optimize player experience - Balance game difficulty curves to ensure appropriate challenge and retention across all levels - Stay up-to-date with the hybrid-casual and puzzle game market, analyzing competitor games and emerging trends - Test and playtest levels and features to ensure quality and enjoyment - Contribute to the product roadmap and strategic direction - Work iteratively, rapidly prototyping ideas and incorporating feedback from the team and data PROFILE - 2+ years of professional experience in game design, product specialist, or similar role in the mobile gaming industry - Strong passion for mobile puzzle and hybrid-casual games, with a deep understanding of what makes them engaging and successful - Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven design decisions - Understanding of player psychology and what drives engagement, retention, and satisfaction in puzzle games - Strong communication skills and ability to clearly articulate design ideas to cross-functional teams - Iterative mindset with the ability to rapidly test, learn, and improve designs based on feedback - Fluent in English - Bonus: Experience with Unity or game development tools, knowledge of A/B testing methodologies, experience shipping successful mobile games BENEFITS: - Best in Class compensation - Other benefits according to the country you reside.