Senior Economy Designer

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**Senior Economy Designer - Berlin or Helsinki**

We are Neon Koi. We are a PlayStation Studio. Our mission is to make mobile action games with epic stories that foster lasting connections with players around the world. Our aim is to amass a stellar portfolio over the next decade by focusing on building highly collaborative, experienced and empowered teams in Helsinki & Berlin.

We offer you the chance to join a rapidly growing international team of passionate and talented game makers, just like yourself. As a young company, you, as an early employee, will have a genuine opportunity to contribute significantly to the culture and operations.

Neon Koi is formerly known as Savage Game Studios.

**Why do our people love it here?**

Our team can be summed up as being hungry, humble, and people-smart. We genuinely love what we do and aim high. To succeed as a diverse international team spread across two locations (Helsinki & Berlin), effective collaboration and communication are key. While we are all talented individuals, the sweetest achievement is succeeding together as a team.

**Fair Play** -** To us, fairness stands for treating people justly, and not letting your personal feelings bias your decisions about them. We strive to preserve a culture, which doesn't have glass ceilings or hidden decision-making processes. A transparent culture where teams can thrive and get rewarded for the work they put in and the results they achieve.

When people don't play by the rules, we act swiftly. At the same time, we reward individuals and teams who embrace our values.

**Powerful Together**:

- We believe that excellence is reached by effective team collaboration and ongoing, open feedback.

We are constantly curious to learn from each other. Understanding and hearing each others' perspectives enables us to make the best decisions. We get inspired by each other to strive for higher standards and ultimately become a better version of ourselves.

You can rely on each other when facing difficult challenges. We encourage everyone to speak up, ask for help and bring up hard conversations. Most importantly, we put a lot of effort into hiring the right people who enjoy spending time with each other.

**Players First - **We work for the players. Understanding them at deeper levels than just demographics is crucial for our success.

We're player informed. Ultimately we, and not our players, are responsible for making the right decisions for our games. We realize that what players want and what they need may often differ.

We're committed to creating a diverse team. If you feel that you might be interested in the role, even if you don't hit 100% of the criteria, please don't let that put you off. Get in touch with us. We believe in passion and potential.

**The Role**

We are seeking an accomplished and innovative Senior Economy Designer to join our game development team. As a pivotal member of our design department, you will be responsible for shaping the in-game economy, ensuring balance, player engagement, and overall economic systems that contribute to a rewarding player experience.

This role can be based in Berlin or Helsinki.

**Responsibilities**
- Develop and implement robust in-game economies that align with the overall game design and monetization strategy. Balance virtual economies to ensure player progression, retention, and a fair play experience.
- Collaborate with the product team to integrate effective and player-friendly monetization features within the game economy. Implement strategies that strike a balance between player satisfaction and revenue generation.
- Utilize analytics tools to gather and interpret player data, making data-driven decisions to optimize the in-game economy. Regularly analyze economic trends, player behavior, and feedback to inform adjustments and improvements.
- Work closely with other designers to integrate economic systems seamlessly with game features, ensuring a cohesive and enjoyable player experience. Implement and refine virtual goods, currencies, and progression systems.
- Create comprehensive documentation outlining the design and mechanics of the in-game economy. Collaborate with other designers to ensure consistency between