Senior Economy Systems Designer

Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE, an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.

We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the bestselling and most loved games of all time. We're a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible. Would you like to help build an experience that will redefine how players connect with one another and with the digital world around them? We have amazingly talented people from across the globe located in Edinburgh, Budapest & now Montpellier and remote, flexible and hybrid style working in six different nations around the world. If you are ready to help forge a new future for gamers Everywhere, read on.

Our products are at the heart of our business and player experience. This critical role will design and iterate the core economy before and more importantly after launch. As a senior economy systems designer, you will work to with the development and business teams to create and maintain a balanced and compelling economy to engaging players and meet our financial goals.

**Key Duties**:
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

- Design and manage the in-game economy, including currency, resource management, and trading systems.
- Collaborate with the game design team to ensure that the economy enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- Develop at both a microeconomic (individual player) and macroeconomic (global game economy) level.
- Analyse player data and feedback to identify areas of improvement for the economy.
- Develop and implement pricing strategies for in-game items and currency.
- Create and maintain documentation related to the economy, including rules and guidelines for players.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related to game economies.

**Your Qualifications**:

- 5+ years of experience in game design, with a focus on economy design.
- Deep understanding of the principles of game economies and the ability to create engaging and balanced systems.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret player data and feedback to inform design decisions.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with economy modelling tools and techniques.
- Strong understanding of Free-to-Play game mechanics and monetization strategies.
- Passion for games and a desire to create engaging and immersive experiences for players.

If you are a seasoned economy designer with a passion for creating engaging and immersive gameplay experiences, we would love to hear from you.

**Our Global Benefits & Perks**:

- **Unlimited coaching & therapy** — with Oliva, to support your mental health
- **£500 annual Learning Budget** — to spend on Learnerbly
- **Stock Options** — everyone owns a piece of our success
- **Compassionate Leave** — regardless of who it is, whether you've miscarried, or a lost a pet, you don't need to tell us why
- **Birthday Present** — £150 voucher or a charity donation
- **Birthday Day off** — to celebrate your birthday away from work each year
- **Caregiver Leave** — up to 5 days each year to support your loved ones
- **New baby gift** — £250 toward a meal delivery or cleaning service
- **Remote Working Budget** - for remote workers to get out of the house
- **Pension scheme** — to finance those golden years
- **Socials **—** **office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
- **And even more benefits based on your location**

***If you're based in the UK**:

- **29 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays** - we're flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what's important to you
- **Long Service Days** - 2 extra days added on your 2nd & 4th anniversaries with us.
- **Private Medical Insuranc**e - full cover with AXA
- **Healthcare Cash Plan** - Level 3 cover with Medicash
- **Enhanced Family Leave -** Primary caregivers; 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay, Secondary caregivers; 2 weeks full pay
- **Cycle2Work** **Scheme** - lease a bike through us and save on tax too
- **Electric Car Charging** - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.

**About us**:
Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.

We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the best selling and most loved games of all time. We're a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible.If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh and Budapest and are happy to sponsor your relocation to one of these cities.