Senior Game Economy Designer - Live Ops Balance

About the role

Tripledot Studios, a large independent mobile games company, is hiring a Senior Game Economy Designer specialising in balance and economy for Belka Games, a live-ops-driven free-to-play mobile project. The goal is to rebuild the in-game economy and bring system-level rigour to live-ops balance, moving from point-by-point tuning of individual events toward a coherent, interconnected approach. You will design, manage and optimise the free-to-play economy in close partnership with live ops, analysts and designers.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead a live ops and monetisation strategy that delivers value for players and the business.
• Drive the strategy's execution, including the schedule, the success of in-game sales and live events.
• Own the economy of virtual currencies and items, and tune sources and sinks to improve game performance.
• Understand player progression and predict the results of economy changes and new content.
• Leverage AI tools for economy modelling, balance simulations and data-driven decisions.
• Monitor economic KPIs and player balances by segment, run A/B tests, and collaborate with designers to understand the impact of economy changes.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in game design, systems and balancing game economies in a live free-to-play mobile game, in a systems/economy design or product management role.
• Demonstrated experience designing, simulating, balancing and growing a live free-to-play economy, and running and growing a live free-to-play game.
• Deep understanding of economy and monetisation design and engagement drivers in live games.
• Sound product judgement, ability to formulate live ops strategy and present clear, measurable results.
• Quantitative and analytical skills focused on metrics-driven decisions; able to work with a cross-disciplinary game team.
• Knowledge of live operations and monetisation trends in the free-to-play model; experience with AI-assisted workflows is a plus.
• English and Russian spoken and written at B2 level and above.

What we offer

• Hybrid working.
• 20 business days of paid holiday.
• Professional development opportunities within the company's learning budget.
• Compensation for private medical insurance.
• Partial reimbursement for a gym membership.