Game Lead - Beach Bum

ABOUT US 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. Beach Bum is a dynamic and innovative gaming company that brings a fresh twist to classic games by introducing them to the world of casual online games. Beach Bum was created in 2015 by industry leaders out of a genuine passion for gaming and technology. In 2021, Beach Bum was acquired by hyper casual gaming leader Voodoo, opening the door to countless new opportunities and millions of players worldwide! ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for a Game Lead to take full ownership of our new game, from vision and product to team execution and business results. This is a rare opportunity to build a game from scratch and shape it end to end: its direction, its player experience and the team behind it. You will work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, leading a cross-functional team and partnering closely with company leadership. - Game ownership: Define the vision and roadmap of the new game and own its overall product, economy and monetization strategy, aligned with business goals and player experience. - Own the game's P&L and business results, with clear targets and accountability for delivering them. - Growth and optimization: Drive acquisition, engagement, retention and monetization through data, experimentation and continuous optimization. - Team leadership: Define team structure and resources, hire and develop strong talent, and build a high-ownership culture. - Stakeholders and interfaces: Keep company leadership aligned with the game's direction, and work closely with UA, live ops, payments, risk, legal and compliance, support and external partners. - AI-driven execution: Make AI an integral part of how we work: use it to support decisions and accelerate execution across the team, and champion it across product development, analytics and operations. REQUIREMENTS - Proven experience as a Game Lead, or equivalent leadership role, with a proven track record of building and launching successful games from scratch, backed by measurable results such as revenue, retention and LTV. - Experience in skill-based real money gaming (RMG) - strong advantage. - High proficiency with AI tools and hands-on experience using them to improve workflows, support decision-making and drive efficiency. - Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. - Strong experience in skill-based, real-money mobile games, with deep understanding of engagement, retention, monetization, game economies and LiveOps. - Deep understanding of player experience: what players want and need, and how to build a game that earns their long-term loyalty rather than just maximizing short-term revenue. - Strong product background, with solid command of data, business performance and marketing metrics. - Strategic thinker and creative problem-solver who can manage multiple priorities and own a P&L; excellent English communication. BENEFITS - Cibus meal card with a monthly allowance of ILS 1,000 - Sick leave starting from the first day of employment - Half-day off on select holiday eves, in addition to statutory and contractual entitlements - An extra vacation day accrued for each year of employment - Company shuttle service from Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Givatayim, and Herzliya - Study fund (Keren Hishtalmut) starting from the first day of employment