Director of Game Economy

About the role

We are seeking a senior leader to shape the economic systems across Zynga’s portfolio of games. Based in Barcelona, the Director of Game Economy will act as a centralized expert, guiding multiple titles on a project‑by‑project basis and ensuring sustainable monetisation and player engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Drive portfolio‑wide economic strategy by analysing each game, identifying gaps, and implementing tailored pricing, reward and progression systems.
• Build, recruit and mentor in‑game economy teams, establishing long‑term structures that enable each studio to own its economy.
• Design and run predictive models, simulations and A/B tests to validate design decisions and forecast feature impact.
• Collaborate with product, design, data science and engineering teams globally to align economic initiatives with overall game vision.
• Provide hands‑on support during project phases while transitioning ownership to local teams.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading game‑economy or monetisation initiatives across multiple titles.
• Strong quantitative background with the ability to translate data into actionable design recommendations.
• Demonstrated leadership in building and scaling specialised teams.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across diverse, international teams.

Required skills