Game Economy Team Lead (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Game Economy Team Lead (Gamedev): Shaping the overall economic strategy and managing the economy design team for the mobile Social RolePlay game One State with an accent on complex economic systems and player-driven economies. Focus on designing and validating economic models, building simulations, and optimizing business metrics through A/B testing.

Location: Hybrid or onsite in Limassol, Cyprus

Company

An independent gaming studio focused on innovative products, currently developing the mobile Social RolePlay game One State.

What you will do

• Shape the overall economic strategy for OneState and establish clear rules and frameworks for the team and other departments.
• Manage the economy design team and oversee all major economic decisions and approaches.
• Design and validate economic models for large-scale game features.
• Build economic simulations and validate them through A/B testing.
• Manage the player-driven economy, including the design of restrictions and regulatory systems within features.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in F2P gamedev.
• Experience working with the economy of live products with long player lifecycles.
• Strong understanding of sources and sinks, value flows, reward loops, and player progression.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Strong analytical skills for hypothesis generation, metrics analysis, and impact evaluation.
• Native Russian language

Nice to have

• Experience mentoring and developing economy or balance designers.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, and BI tools.
• Experience with open or semi-open economies and gacha systems as a core monetization mechanic.
• Experience with prestige economy systems or RP projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular salary reviews based on performance and a clear promotion system.
• Hybrid work format or office-based in Limassol with flexible hours.
• Sick days without salary loss and assistance in difficult life situations.
• Low-bureaucracy environment focused on results rather than processes.
• Regular and constructive feedback.

Hiring process

• Application and CV review.
• Initial HR interview to discuss motivation and expectations.
• Technical assessment involving interviews and potentially a test assignment.
• Final interview with the hiring manager or team lead.