Game and Economy Designer

The Opportunity

The Game and Economy Designer will play a key role in developing games from both a gameplay and economy systems perspective, contributing creative ideas and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our current and future products.

This engaging role provides the opportunity to support the design process from concept to live operations, working closely with the LiveOps team to ensure each game achieves its potential while maintaining player engagement and economic balance. You will be embedded in the LiveOps team, directly influencing event design, content cadence, and player progression systems to keep our games fresh and engaging.

If contributing to immersive gaming experiences, designing F2P economies, and shaping gameplay systems excite you, this role is a great opportunity to grow and make an impact!

A Game Designer’s Impact 

• Contribute to the design of Mobile Free-to-Play projects, supporting the team through concept, production, and live operations.
• Collaborate on live events, new content releases, and gameplay optimization, using data-informed insights to improve player experiences and maintain economy balance.
• Apply knowledge of the Free-to-Play model to design systems and mechanics that enhance monetization, retention, engagement, and long-term economic health.
• Partner with the LiveOps team to create event structures, content pipelines, and reward systems that keep players engaged over time.
• Conduct research and deconstruction of live games, leveraging market insights to inform and innovate on product designs.
• Communicate design intent and economic models clearly across teams, ensuring shared understanding and smooth execution.
• Assist in product planning by contributing to feature creation, sound and asset lists, and backlog refinement.

Your Track Record Includes

• 3+ years of industry experience designing mobile games, with at least one shipped title in live operations or production.
• Proven experience designing and balancing game economies and systems in mobile Free-to-Play titles.
• Hands-on experience working within a LiveOps team, shaping content cadence, events, and progression systems.
• Strong math and analytical skills, with proficiency in spreadsheets and economy modeling tools.
• Familiarity with player retention, engagement, and monetization KPIs, and experience using analytics to guide design decisions.
• Knowledge of F2P game loops, monetization strategies, and industry trends in mobile gaming and LiveOps best practices.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain economic models and design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prior experience with Idle Games is a strong plus.

Hyper Hippo Welcomes Everyone to Apply!

Hyper Hippo is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate every single person and what makes them unique. Having a workforce composed of individuals with different experiences and backgrounds allows our team to make better decisions and create new and exciting ideas to bring to our players. We strive for every Hippo to feel a true sense of belonging and trust. 

What We Offer!

Competitive salary and an extraordinary incentive plan tied to company goals
Extended health, dental & vision benefits + a $600 health & wellness spending account + an Employee & Family Assistance Program
4 weeks vacation + paid winter holiday closure + 10 paid personal/sick days per year
Annual $3,000 self-development budget + 5 paid professional development days to attend conferences, courses, training – you name it!
Home Ergonomic Benefit for your home office - $1,000 
Company laptop (choice of PC or Mac!) and a $250 stipend to purchase accessories required to work effectively
Paid parental and compassionate caregiver leave - up to 20 weeks top-up
Charitable gift matching up to $1,000 per year for recognized causes that you support + 3 paid volunteer days per year

Hippo Hubs & Remote Work

Our culture is built on a foundational set of core values that unite us as one team, wherever you’re working from. We are digital-first and hire remotely in Canada.

We are committed to organizing remote team-building activities, opportunities to connect, employee spotlights, and more to keep our Hippo team feeling included and connected. 

About Hyper Hippo Entertainment

Hyper Hippo is an award-winning mobile game studio dedicated to making entertainment that has a positive impact on the world.

We foster a creator-driven culture, meaning that when you’re part of the Hyper Hippo team, this is your studio. If you’re someone who wants to learn, grow and keep levelling up your craft, we’re here to support you to make decisions, experiment with ideas and try new things. It’s how we got where we are today!