Tetris- Head of Economy & Data

1 Hour ago • 6-8 Years • Game Economy

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Job Description

As the Head of Economy & Data at Playstudios, you will be a key member of the game's management team, responsible for designing, optimizing, and evolving in-game economies. You will leverage data insights to enhance the player experience and maximize revenue. This role requires expertise in in-game economy design, data analysis, and team leadership. Key responsibilities include developing and optimizing in-game economic systems, defining and leading the game's data strategy, leading and mentoring the economy and data teams, analyzing player behavior, collaborating with cross-functional teams, optimizing monetization, and establishing and tracking KPIs. The ideal candidate will possess proven leadership experience in gaming, strong expertise in in-game economy design, proficiency in data analysis tools, a deep understanding of player psychology, and excellent communication and project management skills.
Must have:
  • Leadership in gaming
  • In-game economy design expertise
  • Data analysis proficiency (SQL, Tableau)
  • Player psychology understanding
  • Excellent communication & project management
Good to have:
  • Mobile/F2P/live-service game experience
  • A/B testing and live ops knowledge
  • Advanced degree in related field
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Description

Playstudios is a leading gaming company passionate about delivering immersive, player-first experiences. We are on the lookout for a strategic and creative leader to join us. If you're someone who thrives on data-driven decision-making and innovative economy design, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in shaping the future of our games.

Role Overview:

As the Head of Economy & Data, you will be a key member of the game’s management team, responsible for designing, optimizing, and evolving in-game economies and leveraging data insights to enhance the player experience and maximize revenue opportunities. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a new initiative within our company, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the vision and strategy from the ground up. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our games' economic systems are engaging, balanced, and drive player retention and monetization.


Key Responsibilities:

In-Game Economy Design: Develop and optimize in-game economic systems (currencies, rewards, progression systems, and virtual goods) to ensure player engagement, retention, and monetization.

Data Strategy and Insights: Define and lead the game’s data strategy, ensuring data collection, analysis, and reporting processes support key business objectives and inform decision-making across teams.

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow the economy and data teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Player Behavior Analysis: Analyze player behavior to identify trends and pain points, using insights to refine economic systems and improve the overall gameplay experience.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with game designers, product managers, and live-ops teams to align economic and data strategies with game objectives and player needs.

Monetization Optimization: Work closely with monetization teams to design systems that balance player satisfaction with revenue goals.

KPIs and Performance Monitoring: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the economy and game performance, providing actionable insights to improve player engagement and retention.


Requirements

  • Proven experience in a leadership role within gaming, such as Economy Team Leader, Data Lead, or a similar position.
  • Strong expertise in in-game economy design, including balancing virtual currencies, progression systems, and monetization mechanics.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau) and experience working with large datasets to inform decisions.
  • Deep understanding of player psychology, behavior, and engagement drivers in free-to-play (F2P) or live-service games.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to balance creative problem-solving with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • A passion for gaming and a strong understanding of industry trends and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working on mobile, F2P, or live-service games.
  • Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks and live operations strategies.
  • Advanced degree in Game Design, Economics, Data Science, or related fields.
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About The Company

CULTURE:

We believe that a company culture is not defined by a brightly colored office, a nice ping pong table, or a well-stocked kitchen. We believe it is revealed in the number of times each day that we laugh out loud, learn something new, get inspired, look forward to a class reunion, take time for lunch, choose the music, test our limits, get what we need, ship something great, recognize our impact, and wake up excited. If that’s not your current career story, then we’d love to have you join ours.

TEAM:

PLAYSTUDIOS is the banner flown by a tight-knit crew of entrepreneurs, artists, software developers, product managers, and producers. Although we come from different lands and disciplines, we share a passion for our work and a belief in the opportunity we are pursuing. 

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