Game Economy Manager

2 Months ago • 1 Years + • Game Economy

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Game Economy Manager at Carry1st, you'll design and optimize in-game economies to maximize player engagement, retention, and monetization. This involves analyzing player behavior, forecasting economic trends, and implementing data-driven solutions. Responsibilities include designing user experience from an economic perspective, developing simulations to predict content update impacts, continuously monitoring player balances, conducting A/B testing, and collaborating with Product and Monetization teams to refine features and introduce new mechanics. The role requires a strong background in data analysis and a passion for mobile gaming.
Must have:
  • 1+ years experience as Game Economy Analyst or Data Analyst
  • Strong data analysis background
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant quantitative field
  • Advanced analytical skills
  • Passion for mobile gaming
Perks:
  • Co-working excursions
  • Awesome equipment
  • Remote working allowance ($600/year)
  • Learning & development opportunities
  • Social events
  • Birthday leave
  • Company shares

Job Details

Description

Carry1st is Africa’s leading publisher of mobile games and digital content. Operating at the intersection of games, publishing, and fintech, we scale awesome content in frontier markets by solving hard problems.  Across our publishing and Pay1st business lines, we are partnered with top global game companies like Riot Games, Activision, and Stillfront.  We are backed by top investors like: a16z, Bitkraft, Google, Konvoy, Riot Games, Sony and Nas.

As a Game Economy Manager, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing the in-game economy to maximize player engagement, retention, and monetization. You will analyze player behavior, forecast economic trends, and implement data-driven solutions to enhance the overall gaming experience.

You will...

  • Design and oversee the user experience from an economic perspective, forecasting player behavior and engagement
  • Develop simulations to predict the impact of content updates on the game economy
  • Continuously monitor both individual and macro-level player balances to maintain a healthy and enjoyable in-game economy
  • Conduct A/B testing to evaluate content performance and optimize economic strategies
  • Work closely with Product and Monetization teams to balance and refine existing features while introducing new economic mechanics

Requirements

What makes you a great candidate?

  • +1 year experience as a Game Economy Analyst or Data Analyst within the gaming industry
  • Strong background in Data Analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline
  • Advanced analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and patterns
  • Passion for mobile gaming and a deep understanding of player behavior and game economies

Benefits

What will it be like to work at Carry1st?

Carry1st is a fast-paced and dynamic place to work. Our team is diverse and global as we operate fully-remotely across 25+ countries. At Carry1st, you will have the opportunity to…

  • Build awesome, industry-changing products, every day
  • Grow with a VC-backed startup at the intersection of gaming and fintech
  • Work from anywhere in the world with international teammates
  • Own shares in the Company - enabling you to benefit from the value you create 

Some additional perks…

  • Co-working excursions: Travel to meet your colleagues in cities around the world
  • Awesome equipment: Get everything you need to work effectively 
  • Remote working allowance: Put an additional $600 / year to optimise your WFH experience
  • Learning and development: Attend courses, conferences and training events
  • Social events: Participate in regular company events to relax and connect with teammates
  • Birthday leave: Enjoy a paid day off on your special day  

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Join us!

Learn more about Carry1st…

  • Andreessen Horowitz shared why they invested in Carry1st
  • VentureBeat announced that Carry1st has raised $27 million to develop and publish mobile games in Africa
  • Remerge hosted Cordel on a podcast to discuss Carry1st and the African gaming market

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Carry1st is Africa’s leading publisher of mobile games and digital content. Operating at the intersection of games, fintech, and web3, we scale awesome content in frontier markets by solving hard problems. We develop, license, and publish games and monetize them effectively with our proprietary platform. We are backed by blue-chip investors like: Andreessen Horowitz, Google, Riot Games, Bitkraft, and Nas.

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