Head of Game Economy 496

Responsibilities

• Lead the Game Economy function across multiple titles, with ownership of the economic vision, strategy, and execution.
• Design, balance, and optimize in-game economies, including currencies, sinks, sources, pricing, and progression systems, to maximize engagement and monetization.
• Develop long-term economic frameworks and ensure scalability and sustainability across games.
• Build, mentor, and guide a team of game economy designers, fostering excellence and innovation.
• Monitor and analyze economic KPIs, player behaviors, and market trends to identify imbalances and opportunities. Translate insights into actionable design improvements.
• Partner with product managers, analysts, monetization, design, and development teams to align economy strategies with business goals and product roadmaps.
• Drive A/B testing, modeling, and forecasting to validate design decisions and optimize performance.
• Ensure the player experience remains central, delivering fun, fair, and rewarding gameplay that encourages long-term engagement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in game economy design, including leadership or strategic roles.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of game monetization models, player progression, and retention strategies.
• Advanced analytical and Excel skills; proficiency with SQL and game telemetry tools.
• Strong track record in building and balancing complex game economies at scale.
• Experience with puzzle, merge, or casual mobile games – strong advantage.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable insights and business impact.

Soft Skills:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and connect it to execution.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.