Product Manager - Puzzle Games
Our Take
Product Manager role at Voodoo in Istanbul focusing on the evolution of a high-potential Puzzle game studio.
What you’ll do
- Design test and refine features for player engagement
- Participate in design and creation of engaging challenging fun levels
- Develop and iterate on game mechanics to enhance core gameplay loop
- Analyze player behavior metrics and feedback for improvements
- Collaborate with engineers and artists on level designs and features
- Structure run and monitor A/B tests to optimize player experience
- Balance game difficulty curves for challenge and retention
- Stay updated on hybrid-casual and puzzle game market trends
What they’re looking for
- 2+ years of professional experience in game design or similar role in the mobile gaming industry
- Product specialist background
- Strong passion for mobile puzzle and hybrid-casual games
- Deep understanding of engaging and successful puzzle games
- Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
- Understanding of player psychology, engagement, retention, and satisfaction
- Strong communication skills
- Iterative mindset with rapid testing and improvement abilities
What you get
- Best in Class compensation
- Other benefits according to the country you reside
Skills & Focus Areas
- Game Design
- Product Specialist
- Mobile Gaming Industry
- A/B testing methodologies
- Unity
As posted by Voodoo
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.