Economy Director - New IP

Phoenix Labs are seeking a talented and innovative Economy Director for an ambitious new IP. In this role, you will set the vision and lead the effort to develop a compelling economy. Your passion for game design, economics, and player engagement will inspire the product team to create a captivating and immersive gaming environment. As a key leader on our team, you will prototype and iterate on economy systems, collaborate with various teams, and drive the continuous improvement of our game's economy. If you are a creative thinker with a deep understanding of player motivations, this is a unique opportunity to create an innovative economy that is central to the product’s success.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership and lead the development of economy and progression systems, ensuring integration and alignment with the overall game experience.
• Inspire the team by providing a holistic vision of the game economy, driving growth, and enhancing the player experience through innovative and engaging design concepts.
• Develop simulations and iterate on economy systems to optimize their performance in a live environment, using user feedback, analytics, and design goals to continuously improve game systems.
• Support the establishment of a community of practice within our organization, fostering knowledge sharing and best practices in economy design and monetization.
• Actively engage in debates with design and live operations teams to refine design concepts, systems, and mechanics, ensuring alignment with the overall vision of the game.
• Collaborate with the Liveops and Monetization teams to design telemetry and live operations tools, enabling effective monitoring and management of the game economy.
• Continuously explore novel economic models to create innovative player experiences and drive business growth.
• Work closely with creative, design, and technical teams to align on goals and outcomes, ensuring the game economy enhances the overall player experience.
• Assess revenue strategy needs of the teams and effectively communicate and align with the leadership team to implement appropriate solutions.
• Explore micro-segmentation of players and align the game economy to cater to the core motivations of different player archetypes, enhancing player engagement and satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable professional experience as a key leader for a Game Economy, from early concept through to release and live operations.
• In depth knowledge of Games as a Service.
• Experience working on game balance, economy features and monetization.  
• Deep understanding and knowledge of game design theory, play patterns and player personas.
• Proficient at data-related activities like data mining and analytics.
• Highly capable with data-related tools like Excel and Machinations.io.

Preferred:

• Degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or Sociology.
• Experience supporting games with large player bases.