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Economy Designer

The design team at Build a Rocket Boy Games is expanding! We’re looking for an experienced Economy & Monetization Designer to join us here in our newly refurbished Edinburgh office.

As a member of the Gameplay team, you’ll work closely with the game director and the core design group, to create and maintain the vision across the Everywhere project.

You will need to be an insightful and creative team player with an enthusiasm for creating progression systems, monetization strategies, and maintaining impeccable design documentation. A strong eye for detail, combined with clear and concise communication, is a must!

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills alongside an incredible worldwide team and work iteratively towards building one of the most ambitious projects in games.

Responsibilities:

• Balance ingame economy with consideration to player acquisition, engagement and retention.
• Work closely with Game Director and gameplay team to design and implement game systems.
• Work closely with Store Manager to define a monetization strategy.
• Be open and ready to iterate and adapt based on gameplay needs or technical challenges.
• Analyse and summarise empirical data, and communicate to the team.
• Identify bottlenecks and exploits - design features and strategy accordingly.
• Research design trends to enhance the player’s experience and enjoyment.
• Maintain a foundation of clear, concise and accessible documentation.
• Become a hub of knowledge for the game, for all production disciplines.
• Good attitude with regards to complex problem solving.
• Good production knowledge to be able to assist a Producer with high level plans as well as story and task breakdowns and estimates.

Requirements:

• You have at least three years industry experience in economy / monetization design.
• Graduate degree in Economics, Business Management or related fields is a bonus.
• Previous experience in econometrics / data mining.
• Experience with game progression systems.
• Ability to work with data and develop economy boosting strategies.
• Ability to balance, forecast, optimise and improve upon player revenue.
• Strong portfolio of projects or features you can break down and discuss.
• Informed communications and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive Excel skillset.
• You value good documentation, which is descriptive and to the point.
• Industry knowledge, new design methodology and emerging platforms a bonus.
• A passion for games and an ability to articulate that passion clearly and analytically.

Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.

We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the best selling and most loved games of all time. We’re a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible.

If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh, Budapest and consider WFH candidates.