Head of Economy & Data

As the Head of Economy & Data, you will be a key member of the game’s management team, responsible for designing, optimizing, and evolving in-game economies and leveraging data insights to enhance the player experience and maximize revenue opportunities. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a new initiative within our company, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the vision and strategy from the ground up. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our games' economic systems are engaging, balanced, and drive player retention and monetization.

Key Responsibilities:
In-Game Economy Design: Develop and optimize in-game economic systems (currencies, rewards, progression systems, and virtual goods) to ensure player engagement, retention, and monetization.
Data Strategy and Insights: Define and lead the game’s data strategy, ensuring data collection, analysis, and reporting processes support key business objectives and inform decision-making across teams.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow the economy and data teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Player Behavior Analysis: Analyze player behavior to identify trends and pain points, using insights to refine economic systems and improve the overall gameplay experience.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with game designers, product managers, and live-ops teams to align economic and data strategies with game objectives and player needs.
Monetization Optimization: Work closely with monetization teams to design systems that balance player satisfaction with revenue goals.
KPIs and Performance Monitoring: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the economy and game performance, providing actionable insights to improve player engagement and retention.

Direct employment by the client – company employee from day one! Hybrid work model
דרישות התפקיד
•Proven experience in a leadership role within gaming, such as Economy Team Leader, Data Lead, or a similar position.
•Strong expertise in in-game economy design, including balancing virtual currencies, progression systems, and monetization mechanics.
•Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau) and experience working with large datasets to inform decisions.
•Deep understanding of player psychology, behavior, and engagement drivers in free-to-play (F2P) or live-service games.
•Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
•Ability to balance creative problem-solving with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
•A passion for gaming and a strong understanding of industry trends and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience working on mobile, F2P, or live-service games.
•Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks and live operations strategies.
•Advanced degree in Game Design, Economics, Data Science, or related fields.