Game Economy Designer

We are seeking a Game Economy Designer to join our studio. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing in-game economies that align with Roblox gameplay standards. You will ensure that our simulator and tycoon-style games are engaging, balanced, and built for long-term player retention and monetization.

You’ll collaborate with game designers and developers throughout the production cycle, from pre-production to live operations, to deliver high-quality economies at the pace of our release schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Implement Economies: Build and balance core resource systems, currencies, rewards, and progression loops for Roblox games.
• Model & Forecast: Simulate and predict player behavior to anticipate economic bottlenecks and design healthy sources and sinks.
• Balance at Scale: Develop tools and systems that allow rapid balancing in line with the frequent release cadence of our games.
• Quality Assurance: Test and validate economy features to ensure smooth, addictive, and rewarding gameplay experiences.
• Pre-Production Collaboration: Partner with game designers to integrate economy considerations into Game Design Documents (GDDs).
• Development Support: Work closely with studios during implementation, offering guidance and adjustments throughout production.
• Mentorship: Educate and mentor partner studios on economy design best practices to improve overall design quality.
• Live Ops Optimization: Analyze funnels, KPIs, and player data from launched games to refine and evolve the economy over time.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Game Economy Designer or similar role, ideally on Roblox-style Simulator or Tycoon games. Strong knowledge of free‑to‑play design and monetization systems. Hands‑on skills in development/balancing implementation, ideally with Lua scripting. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret player data and identify optimization opportunities. Proactive and passionate about analyzing competitor games and industry trends. Fluent in English (written & spoken) to collaborate effectively with international teams. Passion for games, user‑generated content (UGC) platforms, and player‑centered design.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses
• 100% salary during probation
• Learn directly from experienced managers & mentors
• An international, creative, and friendly environment where your ideas are valued