Lead Economy Designer

2 Weeks ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Lead Economy Designer will be an integral part of a new internal studio, focusing on improving a high-potential puzzle game, such as Card Factory or This is Blast!. This role involves analyzing in-game data, creating and maintaining economic models, designing A/B tests, and collaborating with various teams to align economic strategies with game design goals. The designer will be responsible for increasing revenue streams, optimizing game economies, and presenting findings to stakeholders. This position requires a deep understanding of game economies, player progression, currency flow, and reward systems, ensuring scalability and adaptability to new features. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a project with existing momentum within a dedicated and agile studio.

Must have:

5+ years experience as a Midcore Game Designer
Experience in midcore mobile games and f2p.
Strong mathematical or economic background.
Clear communication skills in English.

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Job Details

Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz.

This position is Paris-based, with relocation support available.

Team

You will be an integral part of a newly established internal studio, a dynamic and focused team dedicated to one of our most promising prototype in scale. This studio is specifically chartered to improve this high-potential game up to the successful and market-ready title it is meant to become.

In this exciting role, your initial focus will be on Card Factory!or This is Blast!, two games that have already demonstrated significant promise and captured our attention with their compelling core mechanics and engaging gameplay.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and refinement of Card Factory! or This is Blast!, leveraging its existing traction to build a truly exceptional player experience. This is a unique chance to join a project with established momentum while still having a significant impact on the future direction within a dedicated and agile studio environment.

Role

The goal of this role is to increase revenue streams and monetization depth, providing a long term vision
Continuously analyze in-game data to identify opportunities for optimizing and growing game economies
Create and maintain models of in-game economies, considering player progression, currency flow, and reward systems
Deliver designs of A/B tests to experiment with different economic models and features, analyzing results to implement the most effective solutions; Monitor test performance and iterate on strategies based on data-driven insights;
Drive close collaboration with Game Designers, Developers, and Analysts to align economic strategies with game design goals and clear KPIs that prove success;
Ensure that game economy models are scalable and adaptable to new game features or changes in player behavior;
Regularly present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including the General Manager and Game Designers, to drive informed decision-making;
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor strategies in midcore games to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation;
Apply industry best practices and learnings to enhance game monetization and player experiences.

Profile

5+ years of experience as a Midcore Game Designer, including 2+ years as Game Economy Designer or Monetization Expert.
Experience working on midcore mobile games and f2p, experience creating economy and monetization loops, and maintaining their balancing.
Strong mathematical or economic background, fluency in economic modelling and Excel/Google Sheets/relevant toolset.
Clear communication skills in English, both written and verbal; Clear and concise.
Entrepreneurial mindset essential.