Freelance - Senior Game Developer (UI, Animations & Polish) - Paper.io2 in London

Freelance - Senior Game Developer (UI, Animations & Polish) - Paper.io2 in London

London Freelance 50000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Voodoo

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create engaging UI and animations for the iconic game Paper.io 2.
  • Company: Join Voodoo, a leading mobile game developer with a global reach.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay and additional perks based on your location.
  • Other info: Collaborate with a talented team in a dynamic and creative environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on a beloved game enjoyed by millions.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in C# and Unity, with a passion for mobile gaming.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.

About Voodoo

Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. With 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.

Role

You will be joining one of our Live Studios, working on Paper.io 2. With Paper.io 2, we’re building an iconic game that players will never forget! We are a small team of excellent people who take care of everything from ideas to testing, and we intend to grow while maintaining our high standards.

We are looking for a talented Senior Game Developer with a good understanding of the casual mobile game market to help the team deliver fun, innovative, and entertaining features. You will take an innovative approach to gameplay ideas/features and give them their own spin. With this role, you will have a strong impact on the company by contributing daily to important decisions with a senior, multidisciplinary team of passionate and talented people. Flesh out the details of a game's design, oversee its testing, and revise the game in response to player feedback. Thanks to your creativity and your teamwork, let’s entertain millions of people with your hit games.

Responsibilities

  • Develop client-facing features, with a focus on UI, Animations & polish
  • Work on core gameplay improvements
  • Develop new meta features
  • Enhance and refine existing systems

Profile

  • 5+ years of professional experience in C# and Unity
  • Proven track record in successful mobile game development
  • Exceptional expertise in a specialized area (e.g., animation, particle systems, shaders, architecture, performance optimization or networking) is a major plus
  • Strong problem‑solving skills with a focus on optimization and performance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • A creative, hands‑on developer with a passion for quality work

Benefits

  • Best‑in‑class compensation
  • Other benefits according to the country you reside

Freelance - Senior Game Developer (UI, Animations & Polish) - Paper.io2 in London employer: Voodoo

Voodoo is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and innovative work culture, where creativity thrives and every team member's contribution is valued. As a Senior Game Developer, you will enjoy best-in-class compensation and the opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals in a dynamic environment dedicated to delivering engaging mobile games. With a focus on employee growth and collaboration, Voodoo empowers you to make a significant impact while entertaining millions of players worldwide.

Voodoo

Contact Details:

Voodoo Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Freelance - Senior Game Developer (UI, Animations & Polish) - Paper.io2 in London

C#
Unity
UI Development
Animations
Game Design
Mobile Game Development
Performance Optimization