Sr Economy Designer

1 Month ago • All levels

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Job Description

The Sr Economy Designer at Scopely will develop and own a high-level strategy for optimizing the game economy to maximize engagement and revenue. They will manage the economy and pricing of virtual goods, collaborate with product teams to design the optimal daily experience, investigate economic models for different user segments, build and analyze simulations, plan A/B tests, optimize pricing models, and define economy KPIs to monitor and predict feature impacts. The role involves maximizing player engagement and performance.

Must have:

Experience as a game economy manager (years not mentioned)
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or similar
High analytical skills and experience in modeling player behavior
Experience working with Product, Design & LiveOps teams
Proficient in English

Good to have:

Experience working with SQL, R, or Python - an advantage

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Job Details

Scopely is looking for an Economy Design manager to join our team on the Mega-hit Stumble Guys!

Stumble Guys is one of our most recent hits, with millions of fans joining the party every single day, constantly keeping it at the top of the charts in over 50 countries and with the ambition of becoming nothing less than a beloved franchise and to be played for many years to come.

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.

What will you do:

Develop and own a high-level strategy for improving and optimizing the game economy in order to maximize engagement and revenue in the long run
Manage the economy and pricing of virtual goods, content, and currencies in the game, both free and paid, and including progression, bonuses & rewards for in-game events, competitions & challenges
Collaborate with product teams to design the optimal daily experience for our players and maximize their engagement & performance with our features
Investigate different economic models for different segments of users
Build and analyze simulations and predictive models to proactively forecast the results of changes to content
Plan A/B testing plans and analyze their effectiveness
Manage & optimize game pricing models while defining key segmentation layers to support players' LTV growth
Define economy KPIs and build mathematical models to monitor, predict and validate the impact of features on game balance and player behavior

What we are looking for:

Experience as a game economy manager.
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a similar quantitative field.
High analytical skills & proven experience in quantifying & modeling players behaviors to reach product/feature goals.
Proven experience working with Product, Design & LiveOps teams.
Proficient in English.
Experience working with SQL \ R \ Python - an advantage.

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.

For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com

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