Head of Economy

2 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Game Economy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Head of Economy at Huuuge Games will be responsible for designing, balancing, and maintaining the game's economic systems to drive player engagement, retention, and monetization. Key responsibilities include developing virtual currency systems, implementing monetization strategies (in-app purchases, offers, promotions, dynamic pricing), analyzing player behavior and KPIs to optimize the economy, designing in-game events and rewards, collaborating with other teams (Product, Game Design, Engineering, Live Ops), and leading a team of economy designers and analysts. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in game economy design, preferably in social casino or sweepstakes games, and strong analytical and leadership skills.
Must have:
  • 5+ years game economy design exp. (social casino preferred)
  • Game economy balancing & virtual currency systems expertise
  • Player engagement model experience
  • Proven people management skills
  • Data analysis & modeling skills (Excel)
  • Cross-functional collaboration & communication
Good to have:
  • Behavioral economics & psychological pricing knowledge
  • SQL, Python, or VBA proficiency
  • Blockchain, NFT, or emerging monetization tech familiarity

Job Details

Job description

Introduction:

At Huuuge Games we make top grossing mobile games that bring people together through fun and social mobile gaming. Our new bet is on creating a new powerful social casino-powered gaming experience and we want you to be a part of the founding team!

How will you make an impact with us?

As a Head of Economy, you will be responsible for designing and maintaining a sustainable game economy to drive player engagement, retention, and monetization. Your key responsibilities include:

  • Design & Balance Game Economy – Develop and maintain in-game economic systems, including virtual currencies, resource flows, and progression mechanics to ensure a fair and engaging player experience.

  • Monetization & Pricing Strategies – Implement economy-driven monetization models, including in-game purchases, offers, promotions, and dynamic pricing strategies.

  • Data-Driven Economy Optimization – Analyze player behavior, spending patterns, and key economic KPIs to refine game balance and optimize monetization strategies.

  • Live Operations & Promotions – Design and oversee in-game events, promotions, and rewards systems that enhance engagement and drive revenue growth.

  • Collaboration with Product & Development – Work closely with game designers, product managers, and engineers to integrate economic frameworks into gameplay features.

  • Segmentation & Personalization – Utilize segmentation tools to tailor economy strategies based on player behavior, retention models, and engagement levels.

  • Leadership & Team Management – Lead and mentor a team of economy designers and analysts, establishing best practices for game economy development.

  • Industry Research & Innovation – Stay informed on trends in social casino, iGaming, and free-to-play monetization, applying best practices and innovative approaches.

Job requirements

This is the right job for you if you have:

  • 5+ years of experience in Game Economy Design, preferably in social casino/sweepstakes.

  • Strong background in game economy balancing, virtual currency systems, and player engagement models.

  • Proven people management skills—experience leading and mentoring teams.

  • Expertise in Excel, data modeling, and simulation tools.

  • Familiarity with technical tools for economy segmentation and simulation.

  • Strong analytical mindset—ability to interpret complex data and make economy adjustments.

  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills—ability to work cross-functionally with Product, Game Design, and Live Ops teams.

  • Self motivated and able to work independently without close supervision including ability to perform hands on activity on an ongoing basis.

  • Creativity in ideation related to game economy.

Surprise us with

  • Experience in behavioral economics and psychological pricing models.

  • Knowledge of SQL, Python, or VBA for advanced data analysis.

  • Familiarity with blockchain, NFTs, or emerging monetization technologies.

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About The Company

Huuuge is an international free-to-play games developer and a global publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, with a mission to empower billions of people to play together, as part of the Huuuge vision to transform mobile gaming into a massively social experience. 


In order to continue building one of the global leaders in real-time, free-to-play mobile gaming, Huuuge aims to redefine the user experience by offering best-in-class live operations and innovative social features in its games.


Huuuge is one of the fastest-growing mobile game developers, having generated annual consolidated revenue growth of 30.6% in the period between 2017 and 2019 (CAGR). The Company develops and publishes its games globally and its users play its games in almost every country in the world.


Huuuge’s major areas of operations are development and publishing. Development encompasses all activities related to the development of new games. Huuuge has a proven track record of developing successful games within the social casino subgenre through its systematic development process. Publishing encompasses activities from the launch of a game onwards, including relationship building with distributors, marketing and continuous post-launch game optimization.


As of September 30, 2020 Huuuge had 4.74 million Monthly Active Users (“MAU”) compared to 3.98 million, 3.72 million and 3.32 million as at calendar year end 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

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