Head of Gaming - Blitz

📋 Description

• • Voodoo, a leading global tech company renowned for creating engaging mobile games and apps, is seeking a visionary Head of Gaming to spearhead the development and strategic direction of Blitz, our innovative real-money gaming platform. With a mission to entertain the world, Voodoo has achieved remarkable success, boasting 800 employees, over 7 billion downloads, and a massive active user base of over 200 million, positioning us as the third-largest mobile publisher globally. Our portfolio features beloved titles such as Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular applications like BeReal and Wizz.
• • The Blitz platform, launched in 2021, offers players an exciting arena to compete in mobile games for real cash prizes through head-up matches, tournaments, and leagues. It thrives on a unique and expanding game portfolio, including exclusive titles crafted specifically for Blitz, designed to captivate users with fun and rewarding experiences. As the Head of Gaming, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of Blitz, driving its growth, and ensuring its continued success in the competitive real-money gaming market.
• • This pivotal role demands a leader with a profound passion for gameplay, an astute understanding of level design, an unwavering commitment to pixel-perfect visual execution, and a keen eye for top-notch look and feel. You will be at the forefront of defining and executing the gaming strategy for Blitz, ensuring that every aspect of the player experience is optimized for engagement, retention, and monetization.
• • Your core responsibilities will include formulating a clear, cohesive, and data-driven gaming roadmap that aligns with Voodoo's overarching business objectives. This involves deconstructing and meticulously analyzing mobile game mechanics, with a specific focus on understanding the critical elements that contribute to success within the Real Money Gaming (RMG) sector. You will be empowered to pitch and champion the implementation of significant new features and entirely new games, collaborating closely with a talented cross-functional team.
• • A key aspect of your role will be to work hand-in-hand with the team on the intricate design and balancing of our games and maps. This requires a deep dive into game mechanics, player progression, and economic models to ensure fair, engaging, and sustainable gameplay. You will consistently back your strategic decisions and design proposals with robust data analysis and valuable user feedback, ensuring that our development efforts are always user-centric and market-informed.
• • You will be the ultimate custodian of excellence in execution and the overall look and feel of the Blitz platform and its games. This encompasses everything from the fluidity of animations and the intuitiveness of user interfaces to the aesthetic appeal of game assets and the overall polish of the player experience. Your leadership will ensure that Blitz stands out for its quality and attention to detail.
• • The scope of your influence extends across a diverse portfolio of over 20 distinct gameplay experiences, requiring adaptability and a broad understanding of different game genres and mechanics. Furthermore, you will lead and mentor a dedicated team of 7 professionals, including a Game Artist, Game Designer, and Game Developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment where creativity and innovation can flourish.
• • This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on a rapidly growing platform within a globally recognized company. If you are a strategic thinker, a creative problem-solver, and a passionate gamer with a proven track record in mobile game development and leadership, we encourage you to apply and help us shape the future of real-money mobile gaming.