Director of Economy & Monetization - Paper.io 2

Voodoo; Barcelona; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading mobile game publisher in Barcelona is seeking an experienced Game Economy & Monetization Specialist. You will focus on optimizing game economies and improving monetization strategies using data-driven insights. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in mobile games and a strong background in economic modeling. This role offers best-in-class compensation and remote work flexibility within the CET timezone.

Servicios

Best-in-class compensation

Additional benefits as per country of residence

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in mobile game economy and monetization.
• Strong background in mathematical or economic modeling.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze in-game data to optimize game economies.
• Create models for in-game economies and reward systems.
• Test different economic models and iterate based on results.

Conocimientos

Experience with mobile games

Economic modeling

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Herramientas

Excel

Google Sheets

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz. Full remote is accepted within the CET timezone.

Team: Our Gaming team is made up of hybrid-casual, casual, and mid-core experts. Our Core games team supports internal and external studios worldwide in creating, developing, and launching new hit games, whilst our Live games team focuses on delivering higher engagement on our existing and successful games. Joining our Live games team means collaborating with gaming industry experts on globally renowned, enduring games while embracing exciting new entrepreneurial ventures. With over seven billion downloads worldwide and a portfolio of more than 10 resilient hybrid games generating more than $20m per year, we are the world\'s largest and most successful hybrid publisher. You will be joining one of our Live Studios, working on Paper.io 2. With Paper.io 2, we’re building an iconic game that players will never forget! We\'re a small team of excellent people who take care of everything from ideas to testing, and we intend to grow while maintaining our high standards.

Role

• The goal of this role is to increase the economy and monetization depth, providing a long term vision.
• Continuously analyze in-game data to identify opportunities for optimizing and growing game economies
• Create and maintain models of in-game economies, considering player progression, currency flow, and reward systems.
• Deliver designs of A/B tests to experiment with different economic models and features, analyzing results to implement the most effective solutions; Monitor test performance and iterate on strategies based on data-driven insights.
• Drive close collaboration with Game Designers, Developers, and Analysts to align economic strategies with game design goals and clear KPIs that prove success.
• Ensure that game economy models are scalable and adaptable to new game features or changes in player behavior.
• Regularly present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including the General Manager and Game Designers, to drive informed decision-making.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor strategies in midcore games to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Apply industry best practices and learnings to enhance game monetization and player experiences.

Profile

• 5+ years of experience with top-notch mobile games, focusing on Economy & Monetization
• Experience working on mobile games and f2p, experience creating economy and monetization loops, and maintaining their balancing.
• Strong mathematical or economic background, fluency in economic modelling and Excel/Google Sheets/relevant toolset.
• Clear communication skills in English, both written and verbal; Clear and concise.
• Entrepreneurial mindset essential.

Benefits

• Best-in-class compensation
• Other benefits according to the country you reside