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Mobile Game Economy Designer

S2 Games, LLC | Kalamazoo MI 49002 USA | Full Time | Posted: 04/04/2013

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S2 Games is a PC/Mac/Linux game publisher and developer with a mission to identify, develop, evolve and unleash the future of online multiplayer games. Since its inception in 2003, S2 has been focused on driving innovation into the global online game space, through identifying and solving industry issues, listening closely to its passionate gamer base and incorporating features that gamers truly want.

Active in sponsoring and helping drive many global tournaments, S2 is focused on providing the best online and multiplayer gaming experience, and opportunities for its fans to shine. For more information about S2, please visit http://www.s2games.com.

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We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and driven individual to take on the role of Mobile Game Economy Designer. The Mobile Game Economy Designer will be responsible for creating fun and memorable experiences through the creation of economies and systems in our games. This individual will be responsible for scripting and balancing the economies of our games in order to keep players coming back for more. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a brand new division of a proven and successful game developer and to create the next big thing in mobile.

Responsibilities Include:
• Create, iterate, and balance game systems and economies
• Create a fun and memorable games for iOS and Android
• Track the economy with in-depth spreadsheets
• Decide on rewards for completing actions in the game
• Propose new ideas for games and features
• Participate in all aspects of the project's development, from planning through post-launch product support
• Communicate with team members to ensure rapid iteration
• Deliver high quality results on time

Qualifications
• Very strong mathematical background
• Ability to envision and create an economic system through rewards and trade-offs
• Understanding of the social, cognitive, and emotional factors that drive behavior
• Master of numbers and Excel
• Familiar with monetization strategies of Free-to-Play games
• Passion for games- mobile and otherwise
• Experience in C#
• Experience with Unity3D and scripting
• Eager to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of current mobile, casual, and social game titles
• Understand the importance of scope
• Focused and composed under pressure
• Thrive in a small team environment
• Disciplined with a strong work ethic

Pluses
• Previous experience creating economies and systems
• Experience designing games for iOS and Android
• Knowledge of the complete development process
• One or more shipped games

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.

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Location Kalamazoo, MI, 49002, United States
Job Level Mid-Level
Categories Smartphone / Tablet Games
Work Site On site

Location Maptop

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Contact Name Jaime Barrett
How to apply Applications are no longer accepted for this job posting.
Primary Phone 269-344-8020 ext 120
Job Code Mobil