Game Economy Director

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ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES

Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the games industry.

The Gunzilla Leadership team includes well-known industry professionals and is committed to creating innovative gaming experiences.

OUR VALUES

• Players First & Foremost. We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start.
• We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment.
• Commitment to Engagement & Quality. We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest calibre.
• Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits.
• Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication.

ABOUT THE JOB

Gunzilla Games is seeking a Game Economy Director to partner with game leaders and the Economy Design team to develop growth and economy strategies for our game OTG (Off The Grid), an all-new AAA Extraction Battle Royale shooter, available as Early Access on PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement in-game economies that enhance revenue while maintaining player engagement and retention.
• Identify optimal demand elasticities to create balanced economies that satisfy players and drive business growth.
• Collaborate with Product and Data Science teams to define and evolve the game economy.
• Set pricing strategies for in-game items, including collectables and other purchasable assets.
• Adjust and fine-tune in-game currency to ensure a healthy and dynamic economic system.
• Develop both micro and macroeconomic models to support various aspects of the game economy.
• Utilize player segmentation to identify new target groups and refine economy-related features accordingly.
• Run simulations and build predictive models to forecast the impact of changes to content and economy dynamics.
• Lead the economic design of projects, ensuring coherence with broader product goals.
• Provide strategic direction and support to teams, guiding the economic strategy for individual titles.
• Work closely with the main game and companion product's economy, recommending actionable changes and opportunities for new features.
• Establish best practices across the product landscape for economic tuning, modelling, impact measurement, and ongoing monitoring.
• Partner with development teams to ensure new features integrate smoothly with existing economies.
• Mentor and train product managers and designers in economic analysis, modelling, and the execution of well-balanced economies.
• Stay informed of market trends and best practices through research.
• Contribute to the overall strategy and planning for the game and product portfolio.

REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of experience in game design or product management, with a strong focus on economic systems.
• At least 5 years specializing in game economy design roles.
• Expertise in creating models, running simulations, and forecasting economic changes.
• Proven ability to mentor and coach team members effectively.
• Capable of managing economic systems across multiple game titles and initiatives simultaneously.
• Senior-level experience managing game economies for AAA Multiplayer or FPS titles.
• Experience leading teams and economy analysts.

PLUSSES

• Proficient in analytical coding, with skills in tools such as Python, R, Matlab, and Excel.
• Solid knowledge of SQL for database management and analysis.
• Strong understanding of numerical simulation methods.
• Familiarity with the mobile gaming sector.
• Deep understanding of advanced statistical methods.
• Experience in predictive analytics, player segmentation, and experimental design methodologies.
• Proficient with reporting tools such as QlikView, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Experience in web3 products and tokenomics.

GUNZILLA OFFERS*

• Unlimited Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Flexible Working
• Work from Home
• Health Insurance
• Bonuses
• English / German Courses
• Public Transportation
• Relocation & Accommodation Support
• Office Perks & Gym Membership

*Some benefits may vary depending on Location & position

COME AS YOU ARE

Videogames are for everyone, so everyone should have the opportunity to create them. We promise your application will be given the same consideration as everyone else's, regardless of your background.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Here's what you can expect when applying at Gunzilla.

• Click on "Apply Here" on the page of the role and send us your CV via email.
• If selected to move to the next stage, you'll be contacted by a member of our recruitment team.
• Some roles require a competency test, which the recruitment team will support you on.
• Zoom interviews will be conducted by your hiring manager, or you'll be invited to meet us at our recruiting studio.
• Following your interview, we'll contact you either way.
• If the interview went well but we feel you aren't suited to the specific role, we'll retain your details (with your permission) for future consideration.