Lead Economy and Systems Designer

GSN Games

5+ Years | Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain (On Site) | Full Time | 1 day ago

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Job Summary

As the Lead Economy & Game Designer, you will be responsible for shaping the economy and gameplay systems of Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem. You will ensure a balance between engaging progression, sustainable monetization, and deep, satisfying systems that keep players returning over a long lifecycle. This is a senior role requiring strong collaboration, systems thinking, and a deep understanding of the mobile F2P space.

Must Have

Design and optimize in-game economies (currencies, pricing, progression paths)
Conduct segmentation analysis and craft economy models
Define economy KPIs and build mathematical models & simulations
Own feature development from pitch to live operation
Understand and own back-end Admin tool for game configurations
Design, implement, and balance new features and systems (Combat, Player progression, Game Modes)
Lead design of tools and workflows for scalable live operations
Generate clear feature documentation, user flows, diagrams, wireframes, prototypes
Analyze game data and player behavior to iterate live features
Collaborate with product, engineers, artists, LiveOps
Mentor and support junior designers on economy and systems design best practices
Influence product roadmap with innovative, data-informed design proposals
5+ years of experience in mobile F2P game design with a focus on economy and systems design
Demonstrated expertise in crafting game features, systems, and economies on at least one shipped live-operated game (preferably RPG or strategy-based)
Experience modelling/maintaining complex Economies (MMO, Strategy-MMO, RPG)
Ability to simulate and prototype progression systems in Excel
Familiarity with Unity
Strong game balance instincts paired with quantitative & analytical decision-making
Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Economics, Statistics, or related field

Good to Have

Knowledge of live-ops tooling and event planning systems
Familiarity with Looney Tunes IP and a passion for character-based RPGs
Experience mentoring or leading small design teams

Job Description

Scopely is looking for a Lead Economy and Systems Designer to join the Looney Tunes game team. The position can be based in India (preferably Bangalore) or Tel Aviv, Israel or Barcelona, Spain.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

The Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem team embraces the "One Team, One Dream" culture every day. Everybody is empowered to work with a high level of autonomy and ownership to deliver the best possible player experience.

What You Will Do

As the Lead Economy & Game Designer, you will be responsible for shaping the economy and gameplay systems of Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem. You will ensure a balance between engaging progression, sustainable monetization, and deep, satisfying systems that keep players returning over a long lifecycle. This is a senior role requiring strong collaboration, systems thinking, and a deep understanding of the mobile F2P space.

Economy & Progression Design
Design and optimize in-game economies - including currencies, pricing models, existing systems, upcoming features, and progression paths - from early player onboarding through elder player end-game - to drive long-term engagement and maximize revenue
Conduct segmentation analysis and craft economy models tailored to different user archetypes and LTV tiers
Define economy KPIs and build mathematical models & simulations to monitor, predict and validate the impact of features on game balance and player behavior

Game Design Leadership
Own feature development from pitch to live operation
Gain complete understanding and ownership of back-end Admin tool for game configurations
Design, implement and balance new features and systems: Combat systems, Player progression, Game Modes and feature loops
Lead the design of tools and workflows that enable scalable live operations and event-driven gameplay
Generate clear feature documentation, user flows, diagrams, wireframes, and/or prototypes for new features and systems
Analyze game data and player behavior to iterate and evolve live features

Collaboration & Strategy
Collaborate with the product team, Engineers, Artists & LiveOps to design the optimal daily experience for our players, and deliver impactful features
Mentor and support junior designers on economy and systems design best practices
Influence the product roadmap with innovative, data-informed design proposals

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of experience in mobile F2P game design with a focus on economy and systems design
Demonstrated expertise in crafting game features, systems, and economies on at least one shipped live-operated game, preferably RPG or strategy-based
Experience modelling/maintaining complex Economies (MMO, Strategy-MMO, RPG)
Ability to simulate and prototype progression systems in Excel, and familiarity with Unity
Strong game balance instincts paired with quantitative & analytical decision-making
Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Economics, Statistics, or related field

Bonus Points

Knowledge of live-ops tooling and event planning systems
Familiarity with Looney Tunes IP and a passion for character-based RPGs
Experience mentoring or leading small design teams

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.

Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

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