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LeadFull-time
Salary Range
$108,375 - $146,625 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are looking for a Principal Game Designer to join Voodoo's Live Studio, working on Hole.io, one of the company's top games. This hands-on role focuses on gameplay design and quality, not team management.
Key Responsibilities
- →Design, prototype, and refine new gameplay features and mechanics for Hole.io
- →Iterate on features and parameters until achieving final quality game feel
- →Partner with engineers to implement Unity-based gameplay systems
- →Collaborate with level designers to integrate gameplay mechanics with 3D environments
- →Identify opportunities to improve player engagement, retention, and session satisfaction
- →Lead rapid prototyping and iteration cycles, validating ideas through playtesting
- →Define best practices and design guidelines for gameplay systems
- →Work with product and analytics teams to translate data into gameplay improvements
- →Champion simplicity, clarity, and delight in every interaction
Requirements
- ✓7 years of experience in gameplay design, with proven track record in F2P mobile games
- ✓Experience owning core gameplay systems from concept through launch and live ops
- ✓Deep understanding of game feel, player control responsiveness, and interaction design
- ✓Strong intuition for simple mechanics with high player satisfaction
- ✓Experience designing systems driven by physics interactions, player movement, and environmental gameplay
- ✓Ability to balance accessibility for casual audiences with meaningful gameplay depth
- ✓Strong hands-on experience with Unity and solid understanding of its physics systems
- ✓Experience working with A/B testing and data-driven decision making
- ✓Communication skills in English, both written and verbal
- ✓Deep collaboration mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- ✓Accountability, independence, and responsibility when given ownership over work
- ✓Eager to improve efficiency and continuously develop professionally
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