We're looking for a Senior Game Economy Designer specialising in balance and economy to strengthen one of the core areas of a mature, live-ops-driven F2P project.
Responsibilities
Define and lead a live ops and monetization strategy that provides value for players as well as for business
Drive the execution of the strategy by owning, e.g., the schedule, overall success of in-game sales, and live events
Own the economy of virtual currencies and items, and determine systems where sources or sinks can be tuned to improve game performance
Develop a deep understanding of player progression and predict the results of economy changes and new features and content
Leverage AI tools to support economy modelling, balance simulations, and data-driven decision-making
Requirements
Nice to have: AI-assisted workflows in game economy design
Lead Quest Designer responsible for managing a team of Quest Designers, aligning execution with project goals, and driving the delivery of engaging quest experiences for a new IP.
Responsibilities
Support new IP lore
Lead and manage Quest Design team
Set goals and performance expectations
Collaborate with narrative, level design and other departments
Act as primary point of contact for Quest Design
Requirements
Nice to have: AAA open world titles
Nice to have: Side or indie projects
Nice to have: Adjacent fields such as content design, narrative design, environment art, programming
As an Intermediate Game Economy Designer, you will support economic design and engagement strategies across the HD portfolio, driving the optimization of in-game progression, player retention, and microtransaction systems.
Responsibilities
Support HD production teams in designing and improving their monetization strategies and economic models
Support reviews and audits of economic models, progression systems, and retention mechanics across the HD portfolio
Coordinate and participate in economy balancing tests (playtests, quality control), provide hands-on support in collaboration with other support teams, and act as a key contributor in the validation process for GaaS titles
Review economy management tools and operational tracking processes related to progression and economy, leveraging emerging technologies (e.g., AI) and methodologies to help teams optimize their microtransactions and retention
Contribute to the economy design community by sharing knowledge, promoting best practices, and participating in process improvements