Sony Interactive Entertainment is hiring a
Senior Economy Designer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Economy Designer at Neon Koi, a PlayStation Studio in Berlin or Helsinki. The candidate will design and implement in-game economies for mobile action games, ensuring balance, player engagement, and overall economic systems that contribute to a rewarding player experience.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience as a Game Designer, with a proven track record as an Economy Designer
• In-depth knowledge of free-to-play and monetization models in the gaming industry
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret player behavior data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and has the ability to clearly articulate economic designs and concepts to cross-functional teams
• Strong sense of what makes a fun and compelling game system

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust in-game economies that align with the overall game design and monetization strategy
• Balance virtual economies to ensure player progression, retention, and a fair play experience
• Collaborate with the product team to integrate effective and player-friendly monetization features within the game economy
• Implement strategies that strike a balance between player satisfaction and revenue generation
• Utilize analytics tools to gather and interpret player data, making data-driven decisions to optimize the in-game economy
• Regularly analyze economic trends, player behavior, and feedback to inform adjustments and improvements
• Work closely with other designers to integrate economic systems seamlessly with game features, ensuring a cohesive and enjoyable player experience
• Implement and refine virtual goods, currencies, and progression systems
• Create comprehensive documentation outlining the design and mechanics of the in-game economy
• Gather and analyze player feedback related to the in-game economy, iterating on designs to address player concerns and enhance satisfaction

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrable portfolio showcasing successful implementation of in-game economies
• Experience working as a supervisor or mentor

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Lunch benefits
• Budget towards commuting costs
• Fitness benefits
• Home internet / mobile phone plan
• Educational budget: for language learning, self-training, attending conferences, buying games and books etc
• Financial and practical assistance with relocation through our relocation partner and a relocation budget
• Twice yearly off-sites
• PBG - Pizza, beer and games on the last Friday of every month
• 30 days holiday plus additional days for Wellness and between Christmas and New Year
• Access to PlayStation products and games