Data Analyst (Game Economy Focus)

4 Months ago • All levels

Game Economy

Job Description

Outerdawn is seeking a Data Analyst with a passion for game economies to join their team. The Data Analyst will be responsible for analyzing player behavior, balancing in-game economies, and providing insights to drive the evolution of Grimguard. The role involves developing reports, conducting A/B testing, translating complex data, and making recommendations to improve player satisfaction. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the design team to refine game economy features. The team is seeking an ambitious and passionate individual who is driven to see their games succeed.

Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Proven experience as a Data Analyst, ideally in gaming.
Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools.
Strong analytical skills and understanding of game design principles.
Excellent communication skills to translate data into insights.

Perks:

Competitive salary.
Wellness Days for mental health and wellbeing.
Gym/Club Membership Allowance.
Southern Cross Wellbeing Two Cover (health insurance).
Lively and regular social events.
Weekly fruit and coffee machine.

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Here at Outerdawn we are an ambitious studio striving for excellence. In our studio we have a diverse bunch of developers from industry veterans to emerging talent, all with the drive, experience and passion to see our games and studio succeed!

We’re seeking a Data Analyst with a passion for game economies to join our team! You’ll play a critical role in analyzing player behavior, balancing our in-game economy, and providing insights that drive the evolution of Grimguard. Your work will be central to creating a rewarding and sustainable player experience.

What you will be doing:

Analyze gameplay data to understand player behavior, monetization patterns, and in-game economy health.
Collaborate with the design team to implement, balance, and refine game economy features.
Develop reports and dashboards that track KPIs and provide actionable insights for game progression, retention, and monetization.
Conduct A/B testing and data-driven experiments to optimize game features and monetization strategies.
Translate complex data into accessible insights, making recommendations to improve player satisfaction and engagement.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Data Analyst, ideally with a focus on gaming or digital economies.
Proficiency in SQL, data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker), and data analysis tools (Python, R).
Strong analytical skills with an understanding of player psychology and game design principles.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights.

Favorable skills to also have:

What we can do for you:

Competitive salary: we aim to recognise industry experience and skills along with market value rates.
Wellness Days: Mental Health & Wellbeing matters to us, we have dedicated days to help our members refresh, relax and come back to work feel energised.
Gym / Club Membership Allowance: We aim to encourage a healthy lifestyle for our members, that's why we provide an allowance so our members will stay active and fit.
Southern Cross Wellbeing Two Cover: Health matters, so we've got you covered with fantastic health insurance!
Lively & Regular Social Events: Creating a culture of fun and team building is important to us, from pub quizzes, movie nights, escape rooms, pool tournaments to epic Halloween and Christmas Parties.
Weekly Fruit + Coffee Machine: stay refreshed and alert every day with our complimentary fresh fruit and high quality coffee beans.

Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and any relevant work samples or portfolio materials as part of your application. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and discussing how you can contribute to our dynamic and passionate team at Outerdawn. Join us at Outerdawn and be part of creating the next generation of gaming experiences!

Please note: this role is in-studio, prescreening will primarily be focused on local candidates first.

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