Lead Artist - Puzzle Games
Voodoo · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Lead art direction for puzzle games.
- Guide and mentor a team of artists.
- Design and implement scalable UI in Unity.
- Create high-quality 3D/2D game assets.
- Shape visual identity of new titles.
About the role
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 Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz.
Team
You will be a key creative leader within a newly established internal studio, a dynamic and focused team dedicated to developing and scaling some of our most exciting puzzle game titles. This studio is specifically chartered to take high-potential puzzle games and elevate them into polished, market-ready experiences that resonate with players worldwide.
In this role, you'll lead the artistic direction across our puzzle game portfolio, setting the visual standard and guiding a team of artists to ensure consistency, quality, and creative ambition across all titles. Puzzle games demand a precise and thoughtful visual language, from clear iconography and satisfying feedback animations to cohesive UI and world aesthetics, and you will be the person accountable for delivering and championing that standard.
You'll have the opportunity to shape the growth and visual identity of our puzzle titles from the ground up, leveraging their existing traction to build truly exceptional player experiences. This is a unique chance to take genuine ownership of the creative direction within a dedicated and agile studio environment, joining a project pipeline with established momentum while leaving a lasting mark on the art and culture of the team around you.
Role
- Lead the art development for your puzzle titles, establishing and evolving the visual identity in close collaboration with the General Manager.
- Provide clear, constructive feedback to artists on the team, maintaining a high and consistent quality bar across all deliverables.
- Design and implement high-quality, scalable UI from concept to final integration in Unity.
- Create and maintain a comprehensive UI Style Bible and reusable component libraries for use across the team.
- Create high-quality 3D/2D assets (characters, props and environment art) and ensure optimal performance across mobile devices.
- Iterate quickly based on team feedback and live user data.
- Champion creative ideas that boost player engagement and improve the user experience, setting an example for the wider team.
Key skills/competency
- Art Direction
- Puzzle Games
- UI Design
- Unity
- 3D Asset Creation
- 2D Asset Creation
- Art Leadership
- Mobile Game Trends
- LiveOps
- Player Engagement
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Premium healthcare (SideCare) for you and your family 100% borne by Voodoo
- Swile Lunch voucher
- Gymlib (100% borne by Voodoo)
- Wellness activities in our Paris office
- Child daycare facilities (Les Petits Chaperons rouges)
Skills & topics
- Lead Artist
- Puzzle Games
- Art Direction
- Unity
- UI Design
- 3D Art
- 2D Art
- Game Development
- Mobile Games
- Artist
- Creative Leadership
- Asset Creation
- Voodoo
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight leadership experience and Unity skills for Lead Artist roles.
- Showcase your portfolio: Emphasize 2D/3D asset creation and UI design for puzzle games.
- Demonstrate artistic vision: Prepare to discuss your approach to art direction and style guides.
- Understand Voodoo's games: Research their portfolio and player engagement strategies.
- Prepare for Unity questions: Be ready to discuss implementation and optimization within the engine.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is Voodoo's mission as a mobile game publisher?
- Voodoo's mission is to entertain the world through the creation of innovative and engaging mobile games and apps. They aim to reach a global audience with their diverse portfolio.
- What is the primary focus of the internal studio at Voodoo?
- The internal studio at Voodoo focuses on developing and scaling exciting puzzle game titles. Their goal is to elevate high-potential puzzle games into polished, market-ready experiences.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Lead Artist in this role?
- The Lead Artist will be responsible for the artistic direction of puzzle games, guiding a team, designing UI in Unity, creating 3D/2D assets, and championing creative ideas for player engagement.
- What art direction skills are essential for the Lead Artist role at Voodoo?
- Essential art direction skills include establishing visual identity, providing constructive feedback, creating UI Style Guides, ensuring asset quality and performance on mobile devices, and iterating based on data.
- What technical skills are required for the Lead Artist position?
- Strong Unity skills are crucial for implementing and optimizing UI and assets directly in the engine. Experience with 3D/2D design and asset creation is also required.
- Does Voodoo offer remote work for this Lead Artist position?
- The job description mentions experience collaborating with cross-functional remote teams, suggesting a possibility for remote collaboration, but the office benefits are located in Paris, indicating a potential on-site or hybrid arrangement.
- What kind of benefits does Voodoo offer to employees?
- Voodoo offers competitive salary, premium healthcare, lunch vouchers, a Gymlib membership, wellness activities, and child daycare facilities.
- How does Voodoo approach A/B testing and LiveOps for their games?
- The profile mentions experience with A/B testing or working with LiveOps features, indicating that Voodoo likely utilizes these for game iteration and player engagement, and expects candidates to have experience in this area.
- What makes Voodoo a significant player in the mobile publishing industry?
- Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide by downloads, with 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, placing them alongside giants like Google and Meta.