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System & Economy Designer (Intermediate/Senior)

A Thinking Ape
Location
Remote
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Design
Salary
$109,000–$124,500
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3-5 years of experience in game design, with a focus on systems or economy design
  • Experience working on free-to-play games, preferably live service mobile games
  • A strong understanding of F2P economies, progression, monetization, and retention mechanics
  • Strong familiarity with the free-to-play mobile market
  • Strong spreadsheet skills and experience building models to simulate balance, progression, or economic outcomes
  • Strong data literacy, including familiarity with F2P KPIs
Nice to have
  • Experience with strategy, farming, puzzle adventure/exploration, or match-3 games
  • SQL query and/or Looker experience
What the job really is

As a Systems & Economy Designer at A Thinking Ape, you will tackle complex design challenges related to game systems and economies in live mobile games. Your responsibilities include designing and iterating on progression systems, analyzing player behavior, and using data to inform decisions. You will collaborate with various teams to implement solutions and participate in live-ops support while mentoring other designers.

Benefits
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Three weeks of vacation to start
  • Flexible sick days
  • Generous health benefits package
  • Competitive salary with pay transparency
Things to weigh
  • Remote role with specific location preferences (British Columbia or Ontario)
  • Salary range provided, but level and compensation depend on experience
  • Role involves participation in live-ops on-call rotation
  • Focus on metrics-driven and community-informed design
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