Game Economist

At Playstudios, we create engaging and innovative gaming experiences that captivate millions of players worldwide. Our focus is on combining creativity, technology, and data-driven insights to craft exceptional games.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Game Economist to join our Tetris Block Party team and contribute to our mission of delivering unforgettable experiences to our players.

As a Game Economist at PLAYSTUDIOS, you will collaborate closely with Data, Product, Monetization, and LiveOps teams to create fun, engaging, and well-balanced player experiences while improving overall game performance.

Game Economy is one of the core domains of our game and is critical to our success. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to help design and balance game features, optimize in-game pricing, and support monetization and engagement initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the company’s leading studios and contribute to a growing game, with significant room for personal and professional growth alongside the product.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in the design, balancing, and optimization of new features and game mechanics
• Manage and configure pricing, offers, rewards, and in-game economy components
• Define, monitor, and analyze key game economy metrics
• Plan and analyze A/B tests to optimize gameplay, engagement, monetization, and progression KPIs
• Work closely with Product, Data, Monetization, and LiveOps teams to identify opportunities and support data-driven decision-making
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
  
  

Requirements

• At least 2 year of work experience in the gaming industry- a must
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong business sense and passion for understanding player behavior, social gaming dynamics, and game economies
• BA/B.Sc. degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or another quantitative field
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with numbers, formulas, and data analysis
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Basic SQL knowledge or willingness to develop SQL and data analysis skills
• Experience using AI tools to support analysis, streamline workflows, and enhance decision-making - a strong advantage
  
  

This is a hybrid role based in our Tel Aviv office

About PLAYSTUDIOS

PLAYSTUDIOS is the developer and operator of award-winning free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms. The company’s collection of original and published titles is powered by its groundbreaking playAWARDS loyalty marketing platform, which enables players to earn real-world rewards from a portfolio of global entertainment, retail, technology, travel, leisure, and gaming brands across 17 countries and four continents. Founded by a team of veteran gaming, hospitality, and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS brings together beautifully designed mobile gaming content with an innovative loyalty platform in order to provide its players with an unequaled entertainment experience and its partners with actionable business insights. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS, visit playstudios.com

PLAYSTUDIOS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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