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Join Our Team as a Game Monetary/Economy Designer at IGG Canada!

Are you passionate about creating mobile games that captivate millions of players worldwide? IGG Canada, a premium mobile game and video production studio located in Vancouver, offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals to join our team of superheroes.

IGG Canada is a premium mobile game and video production studio located at 988 West Broadway, Vancouver, Canada.With spectacular views of the downtown skyline, coastal mountains, and English Bay, our new studio is spacious, high-tech, and inspiring. IGG Canada is a division of IGG (I Got Games), a global interactive digital entertainment company that specializes in the development and operation of Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading multiplayer game publisher and developer. The company has rapidly expanded its global operations, through strategic partnerships with popular gaming platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate, and many others. IGG currently operates studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S., and Canada (opened in 2013).

If you're passionate about creating mobile games that reach millions of players around the world and are interested in becoming an integral member of our Canadian team of superheroes, we want to hear from you!

Position: Game Monetary/Economy Designer
Report to: Associate Producer
Department: Pre-production 3D SLG Game Team
Hiring Level: Experienced
Location: 8/F, 988 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1K7

Employment Terms:

• Less than 1 year of relevant experience: Initial 3-month contract
• 1-3 years of relevant experience: Initial 1-year contract
• More than 3 years of relevant experience: Permanent position

Note: Contract durations are subject to individual assessment and may vary based on specific qualifications and experience.

Hiring Processes:
1. Resume & Gameplay experience & Showreel/Portfolio review;

2. Test(s);
3. Interview(s);
4. Offer;

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the numerical design of combat/economy systems for SLG mobile games ( simulation & strategy Game).
• Build numerical models and formulate designs based on game system rules, including formula derivation, table configuration and simulation verification.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with game designers, developers, and artists to integrate economic systems seamlessly into the overall game design.
• Monitor and analyze with key in-game data, including pricing in the store, development rhythm, and resource output and consumption. Analyze and Optimize Economic Models, making adjustments to enhance player engagement and monetization.
  
• Other tasks assigned related to game development by the team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in game design, with a focus on economic systems;
• Gamer with sharp player insights: deep understanding of current gaming trends, player behaviors, and monetization strategies.
  
• Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Data science, Business Analytics or Computer Science preferred.
  
• Analytical Skills:Strong proficiency in data analysis and economic modeling, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies. Strong understanding of game economies and player behavior analytics.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Excel for complex data modeling, familiarity with VBA or MATLAB is a plus.
  
• Detail-oriented and strong execution skills.
• Excellentteamwork and ability toperform wellunder pressure.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada without any sponsorship from the employer at this time.
• Experience with AI tools.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 18 days of accrued paid Vacation + Sick Days.
• Reimbursement for Active Living Benefits and Training/Development fees after 3 months.
• Dependent/Child Benefits.
• Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year's week.
• Paid Statutory holidays.
• RRSP matching after 1 year.
• Monthly Commuter Allowance after 3 months.
• Monthly team lunches.

Perks:

• Car and bike parking.
• Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with 1 hour paid lunch.
• On-Site table tennis;
• On-Site Gym.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Gifts for employee's children.
• Snacks and drinks provided.
• Festival Bonus/Gifts.
• Referral Bonuses.

Join us in shaping the future of mobile gaming! Apply now and unleash your creativity with IGG Canada.