Game Economy Designer
About the job
- Grasp of game economy and balancing.
- Advanced experience with Excel and Google Sheets.
- Basic understanding of player psychology and gaming motivations.
- Experience working on mobile games.
- Experience with data analysis.
- Familiarity with Unity.
- Good knowledge of the modern mobile free-to-play market.
- Monetization knowledge.
- Strong communication skills in English.
- Design and implement game features, monetization, and economy systems that fulfill player needs and are sustainable.
- Design and iterate on player progression and game balance to deliver an optimal player experience and ensure economic health over time.
- Collaborate with game designers, artists, and developers to integrate balancing and economic considerations into all aspects of game development.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and spreadsheet models to track and manage economic systems.
- Develop systems to prevent exploits, inflation, or imbalances caused by unexpected player behavior.
- Use key performance indicators, player feedback, and segmentation to refine game balance and optimize features.
- Stay updated on modern mobile free-to-play market trends and incorporate relevant insights to improve the game.
- Development technical background.
- Experience with idle games.
- Maths and statistics background.
About the company
Kolibri Games is a mobile game developer based in Berlin. It creates games that players can enjoy for many years and reach hundreds of millions of players worldwide. The company focuses on building strong teams and a positive work environment to develop entertaining games, with a mission to reinvent the idle genre. Games are designed to be played on mobile devices and kept engaging over long periods, leveraging the work of diverse teams across the organization. Kolibri Games differentiates itself by prioritizing a collaborative, appreciative culture, clear career paths, and a commitment to long-term player satisfaction rather than quick hits. The company’s goal is to deliver long-lasting, enjoyable idle games and grow a thriving community around them.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Idle Miner Tycoon received September 2026 backend updates, proving active support.
- Green Game Jam 2026 events on Idle Miner Tycoon sustain engagement and monetization.
- Kolibri blog still advertises technical hiring, signaling ongoing investment in Berlin talent.
What critics are saying
- Idle Miner Tycoon still dominates revenue; franchise decay would cripple Kolibri by 2027.
- Ubisoft targeted another €200 million savings in 2026, raising restructuring and layoff risk.
- Creative House 5 underperformance can trigger Ubisoft to sell, absorb, or shutter Kolibri.
What makes Kolibri Games unique
- Idle Miner Tycoon passed 150 million downloads and still ships September 2026 updates.
- Kolibri specializes in long-lived idle live-ops, not one-off mobile hits.
- Ubisoft placed Kolibri inside Creative House 5 for casual and family games.
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Benefits
- Professional Development Budget
- Conference Attendance Budget
- Training Programs
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Relocation Assistance
- Commuter Benefits
- Company Holidays
- Friday Celebrations
- Parties and Team Events