Head of Game Economy

Chillbase LTD; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible hours

Relocation assistance

Official Cyprus employment

Job summary

ChillBase Studio in Dubai and Limassol seeks a Head of Game Economy to lead the development of the game economy and ensure consistency across the product. The role requires coordinating with designers, developers, and product managers to balance virtual currencies, IAPs, pricing, and funnels, while building strong teams.

You will drive a data-driven approach, design economic systems, and oversee live-ops with large player bases. Hybrid work options and relocation support are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in lead/head/product owner roles in economy or balance.
• Strong understanding of F2P monetization in mobile games (virtual currencies, IAP, pricing, funnels).
• Experience working on MMOs or games with complex multi-layer economies.
• Strong systems thinking; understand how changes in one parameter impact the entire economy.
• Able to communicate economic requirements to designers, developers, and product managers cross-functionally.
• Experience building and developing teams.
• Experience as a product analyst is a plus.
• Personal experience playing life simulators, RPGs, or sandbox MMOs helps.
• Experience launching or rebalance of a live product with >1M players.
• Experience with player-driven economies including marketplaces, auctions, and P2P trading.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of the game economy and define the overall economic vision.
• Ensure consistency of the economy across the product.
• Lead and develop balance designers, including hiring and providing feedback.
• Implement and improve tools for analysis, modeling, and monitoring of the game economy.

Skills

Math background

Economy leadership

Economy design

Cross-functional comms

Balance design

Team development

Job description

Head of Game Economy

Department: Game design

LOCATION: Dubai, Limassol

ChillBase studio is an independent and innovative player in the gaming industry. We're fueled by our passion for crafting outstanding products.

Our ongoing projects are in full swing, and we're dedicated to delivering top-notch work without being tied down by a strict corporate structure.

We are creating One State which is a unique social sandbox MMO with no direct references on the mobile market. Our game designers face numerous non-trivial challenges, allowing them to showcase their expertise and a wide range of skills to achieve the top results we strive for.

If you are seeking to be a part of an engaged team, work on captivating projects with minimal bureaucracy, and receive regular, constructive feedback, then you'll find your place with us.

Expectations

What We Want To See

• Strong mathematical and analytical background
• Three plus years of experience in roles such as Lead, Head, or Product Owner in Economy or Balance
• Deep understanding of F2P monetization mechanics in mobile games, including virtual currencies, in app purchases, pricing, and funnels
• Experience working on MMOs, simulators, or games with complex multi layer economies
• Strong systems thinking, with the ability to understand how changes in one parameter impact the entire economy
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment and clearly communicate economic requirements to designers, developers, and product managers
• Experience building and developing teams

Additionally, It Would Be Great To Have

• Experience working as a product analyst
• Personal experience playing life simulators, role play games, or sandbox MMOs, with a deep understanding of the genre
• Experience participating in the launch or major rebalance of a live product with an audience of over one million users
• Experience working on projects with player driven economies, including marketplaces, auctions, and player to player trading

What You Will Be Doing

• Driving the development of the game economy, including defining the overall economic vision of the project
• Ensuring consistency of the economy across the entire product
• Leading and developing balance designers, including hiring, conducting reviews, and providing feedback
• Implementing and improving tools for effective analysis, modeling, and monitoring of the game economy

Benefits

Growth and development

Our project is actively growing, as well as the team that creates it. We invest in the growth of each specialist and regularly review salaries based on performance. Moreover, we have a promotion system that allows specialists to showcase their talents in more responsible positions.

Comfortable conditions

You can choose various work types (hybrid or office). Also we have flexible hours with the option of taking days off.

Care for employees

We offer sick days without salary loss, assistance in difficult life situations, no bureaucratic nightmares and processes for the sake of processes.

Relocation assistance

If you're ready to join the team in Limassol, we will help you make it happen.

Employment

We offer an employment system, including official labor relations in Cyprus, as well as any other options that suit you.

Employment process

You apply for an open role via our careers portal. We carefully review your CV and any additional materials you provide.

If your experience matches our needs, we'll invite you for an initial conversation with a recruiter. It's a chance to get to know each other, talk about your motivation and expectations, and share more about the role and company.

You may be asked to take part in one or more technical interviews with the team. In some cases, we might also send you a test assignment to better understand your practical skills.

A closing conversation with a hiring manager or team lead. We'll discuss the outcomes of the previous stages, cover any remaining questions, and align on expectations.

If everything goes well — we'll extend a job offer. Once the details are confirmed, we'll guide you through the onboarding process and welcome you to the team.