Game and Economy Designer - Remote

Overview

The Game and Economy Designer will play a key role in developing games from both a gameplay and economy systems perspective, contributing creative ideas and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our current and future products.

In Short

• Contribute to the design of Mobile Free-to-Play projects, supporting the team through concept, production, and live operations.
• Collaborate on live events, new content releases, and gameplay optimization, using data-informed insights to improve player experiences and maintain economy balance.
• Apply knowledge of the Free-to-Play model to design systems and mechanics that enhance monetization, retention, engagement, and long-term economic health.
• Partner with the LiveOps team to create event structures, content pipelines, and reward systems that keep players engaged over time.
• Conduct research and deconstruction of live games, leveraging market insights to inform and innovate on product designs.
• Communicate design intent and economic models clearly across teams, ensuring shared understanding and smooth execution.
• Assist in product planning by contributing to feature creation, sound and asset lists, and backlog refinement.

Requirements

• 3+ years of industry experience designing mobile games, with at least one shipped title in live operations or production.
• Proven experience designing and balancing game economies and systems in mobile Free-to-Play titles.
• Hands-on experience working within a LiveOps team, shaping content cadence, events, and progression systems.
• Strong math and analytical skills, with proficiency in spreadsheets and economy modeling tools.
• Familiarity with player retention, engagement, and monetization KPIs, and experience using analytics to guide design decisions.
• Knowledge of F2P game loops, monetization strategies, and industry trends in mobile gaming and LiveOps best practices.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain economic models and design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prior experience with Idle Games is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and an extraordinary incentive plan tied to company goals.
• Extended health, dental & vision benefits + a $600 health & wellness spending account + an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• 4 weeks vacation + paid winter holiday closure + 10 paid personal/sick days per year.
• Annual $3,000 self-development budget + 5 paid professional development days to attend conferences, courses, training – you name it!
• Home Ergonomic Benefit for your home office - $1,000.
• Company laptop (choice of PC or Mac!) and a $250 stipend to purchase accessories required to work effectively.
• Paid parental and compassionate caregiver leave - up to 16 weeks top-up.
• Charitable gift matching up to $1,000 per year for recognized causes that you support + 3 paid volunteer days per year.