Senior Game Systems Designer & Economy Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 700.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Learning resources

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Game Systems Designer & Economy Specialist for a fully remote position. You will shape core mechanics, progression systems, and live-service economies to deliver balanced, engaging experiences across titles.

You will collaborate with design, data analytics, and production teams to tune systems, analyze player behavior, and iterate rapidly. A strong portfolio of shipped titles with complex economies and live operations is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Shipped titles with complex economies or live-service elements
• Strong data-driven design abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Remote work experience with collaborative tools

Aufgaben

• Design, document, and iterate core game systems, progression, and economy mechanics.
• Balance virtual currencies, itemization, rewards, and monetization strategies.
• Analyze player behavior and data to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with design, art, programming, marketing, and analytics teams.
• Create clear design documentation for complex systems.
• Prototype and test new system designs and iterate rapidly.

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering studio focused on creating deeply engaging and long-lasting player experiences, is seeking a Senior Game Systems Designer & Economy Specialist for a fully remote position. This role is instrumental in shaping the core mechanics, progression systems, and in-game economies of our titles, ensuring a balanced and rewarding experience for players.

You will be responsible for designing, iterating, and tuning complex interconnected systems that drive player engagement and retention. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, a deep understanding of player psychology, and a proven ability to design intricate, well-balanced game economies, particularly in live-service or multiplayer titles. You will collaborate closely with designers, producers, and data analysts to create robust and compelling gameplay loops. We are looking for a strategic thinker passionate about game design fundamentals and player motivation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, document, and iterate on core game systems, including combat, progression, crafting, and meta-game mechanics.
• Develop and balance in-game economies, including virtual currencies, itemization, rewards, and monetization strategies.
• Analyze player behavior and game data to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven design decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, art, programming, marketing, UA) to ensure systems are well-integrated and meet project goals.
• Create clear and concise design documentation for complex systems and economies.
• Prototype and test new system designs, gathering feedback and iterating rapidly.
• Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and align with the overall game vision.
• Stay current with industry trends in game systems design and player economy management.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the team's design knowledge base.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Game Systems Designer or Economy Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing shipped titles, particularly those with complex economies or live-service elements.
• Proven ability to design, balance, and iterate on intricate game systems and economies.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and using player metrics to inform design decisions.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets) for data modeling and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts.
• Experience working in a remote team environment and using collaborative tools.
• A deep understanding of player psychology, motivation, and engagement drivers.
• A passion for designing compelling and long-lasting player experiences.

Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity, providing unparalleled flexibility.
• Highly competitive salary package and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to influence the core gameplay and economic structures of ambitious game titles.
• Flexible working hours to facilitate global team collaboration.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Access to continuous learning and professional development resources.
• Be part of an innovative company that values player-centric design and creative freedom.