Game Economy Designer

About Us

We are the makers of casual mobile hit Love & Pies, which launched in September 2021 and has now found its way into the hands of millions of players worldwide. We’re backed by Supercell, one of the biggest and best in the industry.

We make snackable yet nourishing games for everyone—built to fit into your daily life but with the emotional depth of your favourite TV show. Our team always comes first at Trailmix, and our culture is built on high performance and high care. We strive to be the best versions of ourselves, but always within an environment based on inclusivity, respect, and safety, no matter who you are or where you come from.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and hands-on Game Economy Designer to work on a new game concept and help shape, define and bring to life our game vision, mechanics and economy.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about working with our Creative Director and Game Lead to help develop & define a number of our game systems, through simulation and iteration.

Spreadsheets, simulations, and data will be your tools as you aim to visualize and validate systems and methods and take a fun concept and develop into a complete game.

The Day-to-Day

• Translate product and design vision into economy and balancing models, simulations, and resulting inputs that can translate into business performance.
• Create and maintain simulations to validate, iterate and perfect systems and mechanics to allow us to hit our player experience and business goals
• Own and develop approaches to balancing within the game
• Leverage personalisation and segmentation to create experiences tailored to different player types
• Help shape the overall direction of the game by providing actionable game economy insights
• Draw inspiration from the broader F2P market and bring exciting new initiatives to the table

About you:

• Significant experience working in systems/economy design or product management in a live service game
• Strong technical skills in modelling game economies through spreadsheets and/or more advanced simulations
• Understanding and ownership of how the interaction of systems and currencies affects the holistic experience of the game.
• Experience balancing game systems and mechanics to achieve player experience and business goals
• Expertise in virtual economies with proven experience in designing and modelling systems, items, characteristics, price points, sources, and sinks
• Strong analytical skills and experience in drawing insights from complex data
• Ability to work closely with a cross-discipline game team including game designers, product managers, developers, data scientists, and artists 
• Experience working with simulations tools such as Machinations, Figma etc.
• Hands-on Unity experience is a plus.

Why Trailmix? 

As a member of our team, you’ll work in an environment where collaboration and creative energy drive everything we do. We believe that working closely with colleagues from across departments is essential to crafting the best experiences for our players. Our office is a place where ideas come together, and we work side by side to turn them into reality.

Our London Studio Location

At Trailmix, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our hybrid work model combines the flexibility of remote work with the creative energy of being together in person. We believe the best ideas come from bringing diverse perspectives together, and our Kings Cross studio is where that happens.

Our team comes together at the studio three days a week—Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays—to collaborate, share ideas, and solve challenges. We find that when we’re all together in the office, we can have more productive discussions, make decisions faster, and drive change, allowing us to deliver our best work for our players.

Our Benefits

• Investing in Your Growth: Unleash your potential with our generous development budget. After completing your three-month probation, all team members receive a £1,000 allowance to fuel their professional growth each year.
• Fueling Your Day: Our kitchens are fully stocked with delicious treats and drinks, and we provide breakfast and lunch supplies to keep you energised throughout the day.
• Building Connections: Join us every Friday for a team lunch courtesy of Just Eat -  a chance to connect and recharge for the week ahead..
• Planning for Your Future: Take control of your financial future with our contributory pension scheme. Plus, enjoy the added benefit of tax-free contributions.
• Unlocking Ownership: As a valued team member, you'll have the opportunity to own a stake in our success through tax-advantaged stock options.
• Caring for Your Well-being: Your health is our priority. Enjoy peace of mind with our fully comprehensive private medical care, with premiums paid by Trailmix. Plus, access mental health support 24/7 with the Spill Mental Health App.
• Time to Recharge: Our generous holiday allowance allows you to take a well-deserved break. You'll enjoy 28 days of annual leave, including three company holiday days around Christmas.
• Surprise and Delight: Feel appreciated and valued with various company gifts throughout the year.
• Celebrations: Join us for various socials and events throughout the year, from team outings to themed parties.
• Setting You Up for Success: Receive a £250 work-from-home budget to ensure you have the proper home setup to perform at your best.

Our Inclusive Culture

Trailmix was founded to make a positive impact on our players, our community, and our colleagues. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture, and our priority is fostering an environment where people can flourish. We think it’s vital that players see themselves represented in games, and Love & Pies, we showcase the beautiful diversity of life. Love & Pies represents the people we are and the people we love, and we’re always looking to add more people who want to design games for everyone.

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