Tetris- Head of Economy & Data

Description

Playstudios is a leading gaming company passionate about delivering immersive, player-first experiences. We are on the lookout for a strategic and creative leader to join us. If you're someone who thrives on data-driven decision-making and innovative economy design, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in shaping the future of our games.

Role Overview:

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.

Requirements

• 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.