Senior Game Economy Designer

Summary

Join Picante Studio, a brand-new Voodoo studio, as a Senior Economy Designer to build the economic foundation of a groundbreaking Match-3 hybrid game. You will design and shape the game's economy, collaborate with the product and design team, balance in-game economies, prototype and refine economic features using player data, and work with data analysts to optimize performance. This role requires 5+ years of experience in game economy design for F2P mobile games, strong expertise in progression systems, and a data-driven mindset. The position offers best-in-class compensation and other benefits depending on your location. The position is based in Barcelona (hybrid) or fully remote.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in game economy design, balancing, or monetization, ideally for F2P mobile games with RPG or hybrid mechanics
• Strong expertise in progression systems, currency management, and player reward structures
• Experience in top-tier RPG, hybrid, or midcore gaming studios
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze player behavior and optimize in-game economies through A/B testing and telemetry
• Ability to work collaboratively with PM, game designers, developers, and analysts to ensure that economic systems enhance gameplay
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and hungry to make it big

Responsibilities

• Design and shape the game’s economy, establishing revenue streams, progression systems, and player reward structures
• Collaborate closely with the product & design team to align economic strategies with the overall vision and long-term game development
• Balance in-game economies, considering player progression, currency flow, and reward systems to create a sustainable experience
• Prototype economic features and refine them based on player data, ensuring they encourage meaningful progression, engagement, and retention
• Work with data analysts to develop KPIs, A/B tests, and other tools to track performance and optimize the game economy based on insights
• Stay ahead of industry trends, analyzing competitor strategies and applying learnings to ensure differentiation and innovation in the game’s economy
• As Senior Economy Designer, you will have a key role in shaping the long-term vision of the product, working alongside a dynamic, multidisciplinary team to create a breakthrough experience

Benefits

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