Director of Product, Economy - Monopoly GO!

Scopely

London

GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Job description

Director of Product Economy

Scopely is looking for a Director of Product Economy to join our Monopoly GO! game team in the UK! At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

Monopoly GO! is our new casual game and a key franchise that has just become Scopely’s largest game, enjoyed by millions of players. The team is based in Europe and the US, and works every day to create captivating new experiences for our players.

What You Will Do

We are actively seeking a Director of Product Economy who will specialize in the live operations of "Monopoly GO!". This role is pivotal in running and optimizing live events, monetization strategies, and pricing models to ensure the game’s profitability and player happiness. The successful candidate will work closely with community management and marketing teams to nurture positive player sentiment and drive engagement among new and returning players.

Coordinate the economic aspects of live operations and special events, ensuring they are crafted to optimize player engagement and revenue generation
Develop and refine monetization strategies and pricing frameworks for virtual goods and services, aligning them with player expectations and market trends
Work collaboratively with the Community and Player Care teams to gauge player feedback and sentiment, using insights to adjust economic strategies promptly
Partner with the Marketing, Social, and Growth teams to devise and implement promotional strategies that incentivize new player onboarding and re-engage lapsed players
Analyze in-depth data from live game operations to continually refine and improve the economic model, ensuring sustainability and growth
Lead and mentor a team of economy product managers, encouraging innovation and a deep understanding of mobile gaming economics and player behavior

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Exemplified experience in economic strategy and monetization in the mobile gaming industry, with significant expertise in leading live game economies
Proven analytical and data manipulation skills, proficient in SQL, Python, or similar analytics tools
Strong leadership abilities with experience guiding cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!", “Star Trek Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee With Buddies,” among others.

Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.