Game Designer (Economy) – VR and Mobile Studio – Manchester (Hybrid) Amiqus

TIGA Awards; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic game studio in Manchester is seeking a talented Game Designer (Economy) to develop their first mobile title. You will have the opportunity to create engaging in-game features, analyze player behavior, and contribute to the store design and pricing strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong mobile gaming experience, a background in designing in-game shops, and a passion for sports would be advantageous. The studio offers a hybrid working arrangement and generous perks.

Benefits

Amazing pension

Cycle to work schemes

Generous holiday package

Qualifications

• Previous role as Economy Designer, Monetisation Designer or similar.
• Strong experience in mobile game development with at least one title launched.
• Experience designing in-game stores, pricing, and balancing.

Responsibilities

• Design in-game store and power-ups for mobile titles.
• Analyze player feedback and behavior for game enhancements.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for pricing and positioning.

Skills

Economy Designer

Mobile game design

Analytical thinking

In-game store design

Reporting and live metrics

Job description

Game Designer (Economy) – VR and Mobile Studio – Manchester (Hybrid)

We have partnered with an exciting VR and Mobile Games studio based in Manchester, who require a Game Designer to help build a new mobile title. You will be working on the studios’ first mobile title where the possibilities are endless, working closely with the Creative Director and other Designers, to help implement a series of games and experiences, to go into the portfolio they’re building.

You will be tasked with designing the in-game store, power-ups, micro-transaction positioning and balancing these against the player feedback and behaviour. The ideal candidate will understand the mobile games market and have good knowledge of metrics and analytical thinking; you will be in the front‑seat of designing the core features which the players will interact with.

You will be analysing the purchasing behaviours and provide data driven recommendations in order to fine‑tune pricing/positioning and overall improve the performance of the game, you will also have a hand in developing special events/promotions for these items too.

In addition to a great work life balance, the studio can offer perks such as an amazing pension, Cycle to work schemes and a generous holiday package which includes studio closures over Christmas.

This role is hybrid working with at least 2-3 days onsite. We can consider fully remote working candidates for exceptional profiles; however the studio preference is a hybrid work pattern.

You must be based in and eligible to work in the UK, to apply for this role.

Salary Range – £40,000 – £55,000

Requirements

• Held the title of Economy Designer/Monetisation Designer/Game Designer or similar
• Strong Mobile experience with at least one mobile title shipped
• Experience of designing in-game stores such as pricing and balancing
• Past experience of designing in-game events
• Reporting and live metrics experience
• Past experience on Sports Titles would be a bonus
• Massively beneficial if you are a fan of football and other sports

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a studio who are working on a range of new projects, which you will have a hand in from start to finish.

To apply please send your CV to [e-mail]