Game Systems Designer

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The Game System Designer will be responsible for designing and balancing game systems, with a focus on game economy and monetization mechanics. This includes designing progression systems, currencies, itemization, gacha/loot systems, and reward loops. The designer will own the game economy model to ensure long-term player engagement, retention, and revenue generation. They will collaborate with product managers, game designers, and data analysts. The designer will be defining monetization strategies that are fair and engaging. This also includes working on balancing in-game currencies, sinks/sources, player progression, and monetization points. The designer will use data-driven insights and player feedback to iterate and refine game systems post-launch.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of experience as a System or Economy Designer.
  • Experience designing and managing game economies and/or monetization systems.
Good to have:
  • Experience with tools like Excel, Machinations, or internal economy simulation tools
  • Background in game analytics or live ops
  • Familiarity with Unity or other game engines

Job Details

Game System Designer Economy & Monetization

Location: Bangalore, India (On-Site)


Company Type: Mobile Game Studio Mid-Core Fantasy Games
️ Platform: iOS, Android



About Us

We are a mobile game studio building rich, immersive fantasy games for mid-core players. Our mission is to craft experiences that are engaging, strategic, and rewarding over time. Were currently expanding our design team and are looking for a Game System Designer who can design compelling systems, with a strong focus on game economy and monetization mechanics.


What Youll Do

  • Design, prototype, and balance game systems such as progression, currencies, itemization, gacha/loot systems, and reward loops
  • Own the game economy model ensuring long-term player engagement, retention, and revenue generation
  • Collaborate with product managers, game designers, and data analysts to align systems with business goals and player satisfaction
  • Define monetization strategies that feel fair and engaging, not intrusive
  • Work on balancing in-game currencies, sinks/sources, player progression, and monetization points
  • Use data-driven insights and player feedback to iterate and refine game systems post-launch
  • Document and communicate designs clearly across cross-functional teams


What Were Looking For

  • 3+ years of experience as a System Designer or Economy Designer in F2P mobile games
  • Proven experience designing and managing game economies and/or monetization systems in shipped titles
  • Deep understanding of F2P game mechanics, live ops, player motivation, and retention loops
  • Strong analytical skills experience working with spreadsheets, simulation tools, and tuning systems
  • Passion for fantasy games and mid-core player experiences

  • Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-discipline teams (art, engineering, product, marketing)


Bonus Skills


  • Experience with tools like Excel, Machinations, or internal economy simulation tools
  • Background in game analytics or live ops

  • Familiarity with Unity or other game engines




Please note: This position is for one of Playdawn's clients, and successful candidates will be hired directly by the client, not by Playdawn.

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. They believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and they strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to shared success.

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