Game Monetary/Economy Designer (Mobile Game)

IGG.com Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision after probation

Paid vacation & sick days

RRSP matching after 1 year

Monthly commuter allowance

On-site gym & table tennis

Casual dress code

Snacks and drinks provided

Festival bonus/gifts

Job summary

IGG Canada, a premium mobile game studio in Vancouver, seeks an experienced Game Monetary/Economy Designer to shape in-game economies for SLG titles. You will build numerical models, derive formulas, configure tables, and run simulations to ensure balanced, engaging monetization across millions of players.

You will collaborate with game designers, developers and artists, monitor store pricing and resource flows, and optimize models based on analytics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in game design with a focus on economic systems.
• Strong data analysis skills and understanding of monetization strategies.
• Proficiency in Excel; VBA or MATLAB is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design numerical models for combat/economy systems in SLG mobile games.
• Develop formulas, tables and simulations to verify game balance.
• Collaborate with designers, developers and artists to integrate economics into gameplay.
• Monitor key in-game data and adjust economic models to improve engagement and monetization.
• Handle additional tasks related to game development as assigned.

Skills

Economic design

Data analysis

Excel

MATLAB

VBA

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Math/Engineering/Statistics/Data science/Analytics or CS degree

Tools

Excel

VBA

MATLAB

Job description

Join Our Team as a Game Monetary/Economy Designer at IGG Canada!

Are you passionate about creating mobile games that captivate millions of players worldwide? IGG Canada, a premium mobile game and video production studio located in Vancouver, offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals to join our team of superheroes.

IGG Canada is a premium mobile game and video production studio located at 988 West Broadway, Vancouver, Canada.With spectacular views of the downtown skyline, coastal mountains, and English Bay, our new studio is spacious, high-tech, and inspiring. IGG Canada is a division of IGG (I Got Games), a global interactive digital entertainment company that specializes in the development and operation of Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading multiplayer game publisher and developer. The company has rapidly expanded its global operations, through strategic partnerships with popular gaming platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate, and many others. IGG currently operates studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S., and Canada (opened in 2013).

If you're passionate about creating mobile games that reach millions of players around the world and are interested in becoming an integral member of our Canadian team of superheroes, we want to hear from you!

Position: Game Monetary/Economy Designer
Report to: Associate Producer
Department: Pre-production 3D SLG Game Team
Hiring Level: Experienced
Location: 8/F, 988 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1K7

Employment Terms:

• Less than 1 year of relevant experience: Initial 3-month contract
• 1-3 years of relevant experience: Initial 1-year contract
• More than 3 years of relevant experience: Permanent position

Note: Contract durations are subject to individual assessment and may vary based on specific qualifications and experience.

Hiring Processes:
1. Resume & Gameplay experience & Showreel/Portfolio review;

2. Test(s);
3. Interview(s);
4. Offer;

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the numerical design of combat/economy systems for SLG mobile games ( simulation & strategy Game).
• Build numerical models and formulate designs based on game system rules, including formula derivation, table configuration and simulation verification.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with game designers, developers, and artists to integrate economic systems seamlessly into the overall game design.
• Monitor and analyze with key in-game data, including pricing in the store, development rhythm, and resource output and consumption. Analyze and Optimize Economic Models, making adjustments to enhance player engagement and monetization.
  
• Other tasks assigned related to game development by the team.

Requirements：

• Minimum of 3 years in game design, with a focus on economic systems;
• Gamer with sharp player insights: deep understanding of current gaming trends, player behaviors, and monetization strategies.
• Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Data science, Business Analytics or Computer Science preferred.
• Analytical Skills:Strong proficiency in data analysis and economic modeling, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies. Strong understanding of game economies and player behavior analytics.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Excel for complex data modeling, familiarity with VBA or MATLAB is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and strong execution skills.
• Excellent teamwork and ability to perform well under pressure.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada without any sponsorship from the employer at this time.
• Experience with AI tools.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 18 days of accrued paid Vacation + Sick Days.
• Reimbursement for Active Living Benefits and Training/Development fees after 3 months.
• Dependent/Child Benefits.
• Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year's week.
• Paid Statutory holidays.
• RRSP matching after 1 year.
• Monthly Commuter Allowance after 3 months.
• Monthly team lunches.

Perks:

• Car and bike parking.
• Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with 1 hour paid lunch.
• On-Site table tennis;
• On-Site Gym.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Gifts for employee's children.
• Snacks and drinks provided.
• Festival Bonus/Gifts.
• Referral Bonuses.

Join us in shaping the future of mobile gaming! with IGG Canada.