Director of Game Economy
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Job Summary
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Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California our teams span North America Europe and Asia working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether youre spinning strategizing matching or competing Zynga is where fun meets innovationand where you can take your career to the next level.
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Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Game Economy to join our team in Barcelona. Unlike traditional game economy roles focused on a single title this position will operate as a centralized expert resource across multiple games. You will lead economic strategy on a project basis: analyzing each game identifying the key opportunities and challenges in its economy and guiding the design and implementation of sustainable solutions.
In addition you will play a critical role in building and mentoring in-game economy teams. While you will initially lead the economic development for each project you will also establish the long-term structures and train internal teams within each game to own and manage the economy independently.
This role is both strategic and hands-on: blending research analysis system design cross-team collaboration and leadership development.
What Youll Do:
You arent just managing one game; you are the architect of a portfolio. You will step into different projects to diagnose economic health design robust pricing and reward systems and then train the local teams to take the reins.
- Drive Portfolio Strategy: You will serve as the shared expert across multiple games taking full ownership of economic health by identifying gaps and implementing tailored solutions for engagement and business performance.
- Build and Mentor Teams: You will lead the recruitment mentoring and training of new in-game economy teams establishing the long-term structures they need to eventually manage their games economy independently.
- Design and Simulate: You will use your quantitative expertise to develop predictive models simulations and A/B tests that validate design decisions and forecast the impact of new features.
- Collaborate Globally: You will lead cross-functional efforts with Product Managers Data Scientists and Engineers across different geographies acting as a cultural and technical bridge to ensure seamless execution.
What You Bring:
- Economic Mastery: A Bachelors or Masters degree in Economics Math Statistics or a related quantitative field paired with a proven track record of optimizing complex game economies.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced analytical skills with a must-have mastery of Excel; experience with SQL R or Python is a significant advantage for deep-dive research.
- Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to grow junior talent into strong economists and lead high-level strategic initiatives across departments.
- F2P Passion: A deep-seated interest in Free-to-Play mechanics and a sophisticated understanding of how to balance player experience with sustainable monetization.
Bonus Points:
- Additional background inMonetization strategy to complement your economic expertise.
- Experience working on large-scale online social or multiplayer games.
Whats in it for you as a Socialpointer
- Hybrid working model: we ask you to come to our Barcelona office at least 2 days per week
- A generous 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
- Private medical insurance for you and your family to keep your health bar full
- Disability and life insurance
- Choose from the latest iOS or Android device when you join (phone or tablet)
- Free language lessons in English Spanish and Catalan
- Spotify Premium to add the perfect soundtrack to your adventure
- Legendary social events and parties to let off some steam
- Take-Two Interactive employee stock purchase plan (eligibility criteria applies)
- Professional development budget for skills training
Onsite perks include:
- State of the art gym facilities
- Free breakfast lunch and specialty coffee
- Onsite physiotherapist and hairdresser (no wallet needed!)
The list goes on and on so get your game on and apply now! Click Apply to level up and submit your application in English.
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