--- title: 'Publishing Manager - South Korea at Voodoo' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/publishing-manager-south-korea-voodoo-seoul-sfvrpz1kn3pz' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-20' --- # Publishing Manager - South Korea at Voodoo - **Company:** [Voodoo ](https://feeny.ai/companies/voodoo) - **Location:** Seoul, South Korea - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/voodoo/1ea39ce5-2c19-475d-b85c-c264acf73449 ## Job description ## 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. ## Team In South Korea, one of the most advanced and competitive gaming markets in the world, our publishing operations are growing fast, and we are expanding our local publishing team with an additional Publishing Manager. You will join our publishing team in South Korea, working hand in hand with our local Publishing Manager, and in close collaboration with our global publishing, product, and analytics teams. Together, you will share and grow a portfolio of Korean partner studios. You will own your own studios and titles, while benefiting from a local teammate who already knows the ecosystem and from the support of our global teams. ## Role As Senior Publishing Manager, you will: - Act as the local face of the company in South Korea, representing us with studios, partners, and key industry stakeholders. - Build and maintain a high-quality network of South Korean game studios, with a strong focus on long-term partnerships. - Work closely with selected studios on game ideation, prototyping, and iteration, from early concepts to global scale. - Fully own the publishing lifecycle of multiple titles, including soft launch, global launch, live operations, and scaling. - Lead product strategy, roadmap definition, and P&L ownership for your portfolio. - Launch multiple games per year and drive their performance using data, market insights, and product intuition. - Serve as a key decision-maker in publishing strategy, with direct impact on revenue and growth. Profile - You should have: - At least 3 years of professional experience in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment such as: - Top-tier management consulting - Investment banking - Leading tech companies (for example Amazon, Google, or similar big tech) - High-performing startups in gaming or consumer tech - A strong track record of independent ownership and decision-making. - Deep passion for the gaming industry, mobile games, and consumer products. - Excellent analytical, strategic, and communication skills. - The ability to build a business from scratch in a new market. - Fluency in English and Korean. ## Benefits - Unparalleled performance-based bonus scheme ## About Voodoo ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Voodoo is a global tech company that entertains the world through iconic mobile apps and games, empowering bold creators to turn their ideas into hits. - **Entity Type**: Private (minority stakes from Tencent, Goldman Sachs, and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert) - **Headquarters**: Paris, France - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Alexandre Yazdi, Laurent Ritter ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Mobile gaming, mobile apps, social platforms - **Target customers**: B2C (mobile consumers worldwide) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Entertain the world through iconic apps and games" – Voodoo aims to empower bold creators and deliver engaging mobile experiences. ## Products & Services - **Mob Control**: Hybrid-casual game that grossed nearly $100 million; started as hyper-casual and evolved post-launch. - **Block Jam 3D**: Block-matching puzzle game; also crossed $100 million in revenue. - **BeReal**: Photo-sharing social app acquired for €500 million in June 2024; 50 million users globally. - **Wizz**: Social media platform launched in 2020; 1 million MAU in the US. - **Publishing Platform**: Voodoo evaluates and publishes games from over 2,000 external studios, providing user acquisition, monetization, and product support. - **Other notable titles**: Paper.io, Helix Jump, Hole.io, Aquapark.io, Snake vs Block, Baseball Boy. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: €1.7 billion (as of August 2021, per Groupe Bruxelles Lambert stake) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $670 million in 2024 (up from $570 million in 2023) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Tencent (minority stake, 2020), Goldman Sachs (minority stake), Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (16% stake, 2021) - **Growth Signals**: - 8 billion total downloads, 150 million monthly active users - 20% revenue growth and strong profitability in 2024 - Acquisition of BeReal for €500M to expand into social apps - Headcount grew from ~750 (2023) to 800+ (2024) - Opened offices in Singapore, Japan, Istanbul, and Montreal to support global expansion ## Competitive Advantages - **Data-driven rapid prototyping**: Launches nearly one game per week, testing retention and playtime metrics to iterate quickly. - **Massive scale and distribution**: 8 billion downloads and a network of 2,000+ external studios give Voodoo unmatched reach in mobile gaming. - **Successful pivot**: Transitioned from hyper-casual to hybrid-casual games and apps, demonstrating adaptability to market changes. - **Strong monetization**: In-app purchases and advertising revenue; Mob Control and Block Jam each generated nearly $100 million. ## Strategic Focus - **Diversification beyond hyper-casual**: Investing in hybrid-casual games and social apps (BeReal, Wizz) to build resilient revenue streams. - **Asia-Pacific expansion**: Leveraging Tencent partnership and new offices in Singapore and Japan. - **Continued innovation**: Maintaining a high-velocity testing culture while scaling the publishing platform to attract more external developers. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values include speed, risk-taking, direct feedback, fighting bureaucracy, high standards, ownership, and long-term thinking. Described as fast-paced and focused on learning quickly. - **Hiring process**: Aimed at completion within 30 days; includes recruiter conversation, case study/skill test, Q&A, and final interview with senior leadership. - **Teams**: Growth, Engineering & Data, Gaming, Apps, Strategy & Operations, Corporate. - **Work environment**: Global offices in Paris (HQ), Istanbul, Montreal, Singapore, and Japan. Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated, but roles are likely office-based in key hubs. - **Notable perks**: Opportunity to work on products with billions of users; ownership mindset encouraged; flat hierarchies with direct feedback culture. ## Sources 1. [voodoo.io](https://voodoo.io/company) 2. [voodoo.io](https://voodoo.io/) 3. [voodoo.io](https://voodoo.io/careers) 4. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voodoo_(company)) 5. 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