Senior Economy Architect for Cross‑Studio Games
2 days ago
Barcelona
pWe are Socialpoint, a world-renowned mobile game studio proudly part of the Zynga Take-Two Interactive family. We’re the creators of hits like Dragon City, Two Dots, Top Troops, and Monster Legends, loved by hundreds of millions of players around the globe.We craft the best social games, bringing joy from Barcelona to the world. Now, we want to bring the world to Barcelona! At Socialpoint, work and play intertwine seamlessly, and we celebrate the diversity that makes us stronger. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you’re welcome here. Join us for a future where making games is as thrilling as playing them! /ph3Position Overview: /h3pWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Economy Manager to join our team in Barcelona. Reporting directly to the Director of Economy and working closely alongside another Lead Economist, you will operate as a centralized expert resource across three different studios. /ppUnlike traditional game economy roles focused on a single title, you will lead economic strategy and systems design on a project basis, supporting various games across our extended portfolio. While this is a high-level Individual Contributor role with no direct reports, your leadership impact will be massive. You will analyze each game, identify key opportunities and challenges, and build sustainable solutions while elevating our internal economy practices. You will establish best practices, develop robust frameworks, and mentor embedded game teams so they can eventually own and manage their economies independently. /ppThis role is highly strategic and deeply hands-on: blending advanced research, complex system design, cross-studio collaboration, and technical mentorship. /ph3What You'll Do: /h3pYou aren't just working on one game; you are a key economic architect across three studios. You will step into different projects to diagnose economic health, design robust pricing and reward systems, and empower local teams to execute your designs. /ppstrongDrive Cross-Studio strategy: /strong Serve as the shared expert supporting multiple games across distinct studios. You will take ownership of the economic design phase for targeted projects, identifying gaps and implementing tailored solutions to drive engagement and business performance. /ppstrongCollaborate at the highest level /strong: Work in tandem with another Lead Economist and report directly to the Director of Economy to align on portfolio-wide strategies, tackle complex systemic challenges, and ensure consistent design standards across all studios. /ppstrongMentor and Empower teams: /strong Act as a technical leader and mentor for game-level economy designers and PMs. While you won't have direct reports, you will lead through influence, training internal teams on advanced economic frameworks and ensuring they have the tools to manage their game's economy long-term. /ppstrongDesign and simulate /strong: Leverage your quantitative expertise to build complex predictive models, run simulations, and design A/B tests that validate your design decisions and forecast the impact of new features. /ppstrongBridge the gap globally: /strong Drive cross-functional efforts with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and Engineers across different teams and geographies, acting as a technical bridge to ensure seamless execution from concept to live ops. /ph3What You Bring: /h3pA Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Math, Statistics, or a related quantitative field, paired with a proven track record of designing and optimizing complex game economies at a senior or lead level. /ppAdvanced analytical skills with a "must-have" mastery of Excel. Experience with SQL, R, or Python is a significant advantage for deep-dive research and modeling. /ppDemonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and upskill junior or mid-level talent across multiple studios or departments without formal reporting lines. You excel at matrix leadership and cross-functional collaboration. /ppA deep-seated interest in Free-to-Play mechanics and a sophisticated understanding of how to balance player experience with sustainable monetization. /ph3Bonus Points: /h3pAdditional background in Monetization strategy to complement your economic expertise. /ppExperience working on large-scale online, social, or multiplayer games. /ph3What's in it for you as a Socialpointer? /h3pHybrid working model: we ask you to come to our Barcelona office at least 2 days per week /ppA generous 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays /ppPrivate medical insurance for you and your family to keep your health bar full /ppDisability and life insurance /ppChoose from the latest iOS or Android device when you join (phone or tablet) /ppFree language lessons in English, Spanish and Catalan /ppSpotify Premium to add the perfect soundtrack to your adventure /ppLegendary social events and parties to let off some steam /ppTake-Two Interactive employee stock purchase plan (eligibility criteria applies) /ppFree breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee /ppOnsite physiotherapist and hairdresser (no wallet needed!) /ppThe list goes on and on… so get your game on and apply now! Click “Apply” to level up and submit your application in English. /ppWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. /ppAs an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. 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