POP! - Director of Economy

Playstudios is a visionary social gaming company that brings millions of people together to play, meet, and interact. We’re looking for a talented Director of Economy to join our largest studio’s management team.

POP Slots is Playstudios' biggest title, entertaining hundreds of thousands of loyal players with a real social experience, from immersive 3D tournaments to engaging social bonuses, making it the most innovative social casino game.

Responsibilities:

• Economy Design & Optimization – Build and manage the in-game economy, including our currency systems, pricing models, and reward structures, focusing on enhancing game experience and growing monetization.
• Team management – manage a team of game economists, provide professional training, mentorship and leadership.
• Data Analysis & Behavioral Insights – Collect, analyze, and interpret player behavior across multiple data sources to drive strategic decision-making.
• Dynamic Economy Balancing – Implement data-driven adjustments to maintain a sustainable balance between fun gameplay and business objectives.
• Player Segmentation & Personalization – Develop advanced segmentation models based on behavior, preferences, and spending patterns to enable targeted strategies.
• Collaboration with LiveOps – Partner with LiveOps to design personalized offers, events, and promotions that maximize engagement and monetization
• Experimentation & Testing – Design and run A/B tests and other controlled experiments to measure the impact of economy changes, new features, and promotional strategies.
  
  

• Proven experience in game economy design and/or data analysis within gaming or a related industry.
• Strong grasp of virtual economies, free-to-play models, and in-game monetization mechanics.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data tools and methodologies.
• Passion for games, with a deep understanding of player motivations, behaviors, and industry trends.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).