We are Kolibri Games - a mobile games developer from Berlin. We believe that with the best people, we can make games that players will enjoy for years to come.

Our games have defined the idle genre, and bring enjoyment to hundreds of millions of players all around the world. This is possible due to the talented people who make us who we are. ‘Kolibris’, as we call ourselves, are on a mission to continue making great games and we're looking for new talent to join our team. We strive to offer you a fair recruitment process and a great candidate experience, as well as a friendly environment to work in, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

Game Economy Designer (f/m/d)

We are looking for a Game Economy Designer to join the Idle Bank Tycoon team and help us take the game to its next big milestones. You’ll work closely with the team to shape the game’s economy, build models for new features, design challenges and promotions based on player behaviour and segmentation, and ensure a healthy balance across inflation, progression, and in-game systems.

In this role, you’ll thrive in an agile, fast-moving environment, using player data, community insights, and your solid F2P expertise to identify future features and deepen our understanding of what motivates our players.

Based in our Berlin office, you’ll collaborate daily with a passionate and skilled team dedicated to pushing the quality bar for idle games even higher.

Responsibilities

Design and implement game features, monetization, and economies systems that are both fulfilling the player’s needs and are sustainable;
Design and iterate on player progression and game balance to deliver an optimal player experience and to ensure economic health over time;
Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and developers to ensure balancing and economic considerations are integrated seamlessly into all aspects of game development;
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and spreadsheets models to track and manage economic systems effectively;
Develop systems to prevent exploits, inflation, or imbalances caused by unexpected player behavior;
Leverage data (KPIs), player feedback, and segmentation to refine game balance and optimize features;
Stay updated on modern mobile F2P market trends and incorporate relevant insights to improve the game.

Required skills

Grasp of the economy and balancing
Advanced experience with Excel and Google Sheets
Basic understanding of player psychology and gaming motivations
Experience with working on mobile games
Experience with data analysis
Familiarity with Unity
Good knowledge of the modern mobile F2P market
Monetization knowledge
Strong communication skills in English

Desirable skills

Development technical background
Experience with idle games
Maths and statistics background

Kolibri Games is an equal opportunity employer. We come from 40 different countries and many different backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical appearance or disability.

We are an international studio, so don’t forget to send in your application in English. Although it is not mandatory, we always appreciate a cover letter stating your motivation to join us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Your Benefits – We’re game to support you

Competitive Salary - We believe that top performers should receive top payment

Learning Budget - We believe in learning. A generous personal learning budget to spend on learning and development, including books, workshops and attending conferences. We also offer in-house training such as coding and German classes

Flexible Working Hours and Home Office – We believe in a good work-life balance

Equipment - State-of-the-art technical equipment, including laptops and phones, which may also be used in your free time

Kolicard - We offer you a monthly flexible budget of 50 euros that you can use for a gym membership, transportation, shopping etc.

Mobility budget - We offer a monthly budget that will make your commuting to work easier

Relocation - Relocation support to help you move to Berlin

Pension - Opportunity to save for your pension tax-free

Bonus Level – We love to have a good time, too

Food and Drinks - Fresh fruits to keep you healthy and fresh coffee to keep you alert. We also have a fully stocked fridge with Smoothies, Coke, Club Mate, beer etc

Parties and Team Events - Apart from our regular parties, BBQs and movie nights we also have a team event budget you can use to buy games or sports equipment to make working here even more fun

Company Holidays - Every year we go on an amazing company holiday to relax and bond as a team

Friday Celebrations - Company-provided dinner and drinks on Friday afternoons

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

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N/A

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Idle Miner Tycoon received another update on August 18, 2026, showing active support.
Kolibri's website still markets the studio and flagship game on August 26, 2026.
Ubisoft's Creative House 5 concentrates casual investment behind Kolibri, Ketchapp, Hungry Shark, and Uno.

What critics are saying

Ubisoft's January 2026 restructuring targets €200 million more cuts, pressuring Kolibri headcount.
Kolibri remains dependent on Idle Miner Tycoon; a hit decay would cripple revenue.
If Creative House 5 underperforms by 2027, Ubisoft can absorb, sell, or shutter Kolibri.

What makes Kolibri Games unique

Kolibri Games still owns Idle Miner Tycoon, its enduring idle-game cash engine in 2026.
Ubisoft kept Kolibri inside Creative House 5, grouping it with its strongest casual brands.
Berlin-based team expertise in live-ops idle design distinguishes Kolibri from generic mobile studios.

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Games Press

Jan 16th, 2023

"Kolibri Games Hires Jakub Trancik as New Product Director"

Berlin, 15 January 2023 | Mobile games studio Kolibri Games has appointed Jakub Trancik as its new Product Director for its flagship title Idle Miner Tycoon.

Games Press

Jan 4th, 2023

"Kolibri Games' Idle Bank Tycoon Launches on Mobile"

In February 2020, Kolibri Games was acquired by French gaming giant Ubisoft.

Steel Media Ltd

Sep 13th, 2022

Idle Miner Tycoon Hits 150 Million Downloads

Kolibri Games announced on Twitter the milestone of 150 million downloads for their flagship mining management title Idle Miner Tycoon, these downloads come in from across both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Berlin-based studio Kolibri Games, who have created a series of free-to-play tycoon games, was created in 2016 as Fluffy Fairy Games but later changed its name to Kolibri Games, the first game the studio produced was Idle Miner Tycoon which gained popularity due to its core gameplay loop and live operations setup, the two together offering a series of in-game events and updates

Steel Media Ltd

Mar 7th, 2022

Kolibri Games GmbH launched Idle Miner Tycoon on Facebook Gaming, the first platform expansion since the game’s original iOS and Android on Mar 7th 16'.

Berlin-based Kolibri Games has announced the release of Idle Miner Tycoon on Facebook Gaming, the first platform expansion since the game’s original iOS and Android release six years ago.

Steel Media Ltd

Feb 23rd, 2022

Kolibri Games hires Dzmitry Yudo as product director for new games

In other recent job news, Kolibri Games has hired Dzmitry Yudo as product director for new games to lead the inititative for its idle games projects.

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