About Kiagu Studios
A dark fantasy IP studio building across webnovel, webtoon, games, licensing, and co-development.
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About the Project
We are developing a dark fantasy anime ARPG for PC and Mobile as a free-to-play title. Our monetization approach already includes a Monopoly Go-inspired gacha board, and we are planning additional systems such as a Battle Pass and cosmetics. We are looking for an experienced professional to review, challenge, and optimize our economy design on a freelance basis at regular intervals, with the prospect of a long-term role on the game design team
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular reviews of the existing monetization strategy and identify optimization opportunities
- Evaluate and refine the gacha board system (inspired by Monopoly Go) with regard to player retention, fairness, and revenue potential
- Design and fine-tune additional monetization systems
- Collaborate closely with the Game Design team to seamlessly integrate monetization into gameplay and player progression
- Develop pricing and offer structures (e.g. bundles, seasonal offers, first-purchase offers) tailored to PC and mobile audiences
- Analyze market and competitor data as well as current F2P trends in the ARPG and anime segment
- Build economy models and forecasts for KPIs such as ARPU, conversion rate, retention, and LTV
- Document recommendations and proposed changes in a clear and accessible format for the team
Must-Haves
- At least 5 years of professional experience in monetization design, game economy, or live ops for free-to-play titles
- Proven track record with gacha systems, Battle Passes, and/or cosmetic monetization – ideally on a shipped title
- Deep understanding of F2P metrics (ARPU, ARPPU, LTV, conversion funnels, retention) and how they interact
- Experience collaborating with game design teams and the ability to craft player-friendly monetization
- Knowledge of the monetization landscape on PC and mobile, including platform-specific differences
- Experience with development and balancing of monetization strategies before the release of the game
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with ARPGs, anime games, or similar genres (e.g. Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Diablo Immortal)
- Experience with A/B testing and live experimentation frameworks for monetization
- Proficiency in analytics and economy design tools such as Machination, GameAnalytics, Amplitude, Mixpanel, or comparable platforms
- Understanding of regulatory aspects (e.g. loot box legislation, age ratings) across different markets
How to Apply
Please send us the following:
- Your CV or résumé
- A portfolio or case studies highlighting your economic design experience
- Your availability
- Your hourly Rate in USD
- Label “[KCED]” in your subject line
To help us process your application efficiently, please start your email subject line with “[KCED]”.
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