Head of Game Economy

You’re invited to join Beach Bum, the greatest gaming family that reinvents classic games by bringing them into the world of casual online gaming.

Responsibilities

Lead the Game Economy function across multiple titles, with ownership of the economic vision, strategy, and execution.
Design, balance, and optimize in-game economies, including currencies, sinks, sources, pricing, and progression systems, to maximize engagement and monetization.
Develop long-term economic frameworks and ensure scalability and sustainability across games.
Build, mentor, and guide a team of game economy designers, fostering excellence and innovation.
Monitor and analyze economic KPIs, player behaviors, and market trends to identify imbalances and opportunities. Translate insights into actionable design improvements.
Partner with product managers, analysts, monetization, design, and development teams to align economy strategies with business goals and product roadmaps.
Drive A/B testing, modeling, and forecasting to validate design decisions and optimize performance.
Ensure the player experience remains central, delivering fun, fair, and rewarding gameplay that encourages long-term engagement.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in game economy design, including leadership or strategic roles.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
Deep understanding of game monetization models, player progression, and retention strategies.
Advanced analytical and Excel skills; proficiency with SQL and game telemetry tools.
Strong track record in building and balancing complex game economies at scale.
Experience with puzzle, merge, or casual mobile games – strong advantage.
Proven ability to translate data into actionable insights and business impact.

Soft Skills:

Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and connect it to execution.
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.