Product Manager - Puzzle Games

Location: Istanbul Workplace: Hybrid ABOUT VOODOO Voodoo is a consumer tech company founded in Paris in 2013, with one mission: entertain the world. Today we are 1,000 people, generating $1b+ in annual revenue, profitably. Our games and apps have passed 7 billion downloads and reach 200 million+ active users every month, making Voodoo the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in downloads, after Google and Meta. We were backed by Goldman Sachs, Tencent and GBL along the way. 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.