Sr. Game Economy Designer

We are DICE Stockholm
 
We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.
DICE (EA Digital Illusions Creative Entertainment), the award-winning developer based in Stockholm, Sweden, is best known for creating the phenomenally successful Battlefield franchise with the widely acclaimed Battlefield 1 being the latest installment. But also the creators behind Star Wars Battlefront and Mirrors Edge.
 
DICE is looking for system designers with a focus on economies and progression.  Build great systems that cohere with great gameplay. The job will touch upon character progression, itemization, rewards, meta-systems and overall systemic cross-pollination & balancing.
 
You’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, validating and course-correcting systems and thereby play an integral part for the game at launch and forward, working closely with both creatives, BI, producers, UX, telemetry & engineering.
 
 
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
Own complex game progression and economy systems that engage the player
Design rules, balance them, implement and iterate, while maintaining documentation of design solutions
Help & mentor developers towards a holistic understanding of how the economies and systems drive the game experience forward
Work with a “the Player is first” mindset
Play an integral part in designing and implementing the infrastructure of the game experience from conceptualization to release and onwards

Requirements:
Deep experience with systems design, progression and player driven economies
Excellent analytical skills
Experienced working with with big data sets and telemetry
3+ years of experience in relevant game development
At least one shipped AAA or relevant title in a system -or economy design role
Scripting experience
Strong passion for building and/or playing shooters
Collaborative and flexible mindset
Excellent English communication skills

At DICE we take care of our staff and have done so during our steady growth over the last decade. In addition to a competitive compensation package we offer our employees 10 EA games per year, massage every three weeks, a variety of sports activities (yoga and cross fit to name a few) and health care allowance. We have a collective bargain agreement with Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer and also provide our employees’ with occupational pension.
Although we enjoy working hard at DICE, we respect and value our employees’ personal lives. A good work-life balance is something we practice and maintain even during high-intensity periods.
This opportunity is for a permanent position at DICE. 
We look forward to receiving your application!
 
As part of the application process we might ask you to perform a practical work test. Apply online with a combined CV and introduction letter in English explaining “Why I want to work at DICE”. Don´t forget a link to your portfolio/reel.