Senior Economy Designer
PlayStation
- Helsinki
- Vakituinen
- Täyspäiväinen
- Develop and implement robust in-game economies that align with the overall game design and monetization strategy. Balance virtual economies to ensure player progression, retention, and a fair play experience.
- Collaborate with the product team to integrate effective and player-friendly monetization features within the game economy. Implement strategies that strike a balance between player satisfaction and revenue generation.
- Utilize analytics tools to gather and interpret player data, making data-driven decisions to optimize the in-game economy. Regularly analyze economic trends, player behavior, and feedback to inform adjustments and improvements.
- Work closely with other designers to integrate economic systems seamlessly with game features, ensuring a cohesive and enjoyable player experience. Implement and refine virtual goods, currencies, and progression systems.
- Create comprehensive documentation outlining the design and mechanics of the in-game economy. Collaborate with other designers to ensure consistency between economy design and overall game design.
- Gather and analyze player feedback related to the in-game economy, iterating on designs to address player concerns and enhance satisfaction.
- 8+ years of relevant experience as a Game Designer, with a proven track record as an Economy Designer.
- In-depth knowledge of free-to-play and monetization models in the gaming industry.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret player behavior data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and has the ability to clearly articulate economic designs and concepts to cross-functional teams.
- Strong sense of what makes a fun and compelling game system
- Passionate and knowledgeable about games with deep experiences across a wide range of games and genres
- Demonstrable portfolio showcasing successful implementation of in-game economies
- Experience working as a supervisor or mentor
- Annual bonus
- Lunch benefits
- Budget towards commuting costs
- Fitness benefits
- Home internet / mobile phone plan
- Educational budget: for language learning, self-training, attending conferences, buying games and books etc
- Financial and practical assistance with relocation through our relocation partner and a relocation budget
- Twice yearly off-sites
- PBG - Pizza, beer and games on the last Friday of every month
- 30 days holiday plus additional days for Wellness and between Christmas and New Year
- Access to PlayStation products and games