Kolibri Games

Game Economy Designer

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Description

Kolibri Games is a mobile games developer based in Berlin, known for defining the idle genre and entertaining hundreds of millions of players worldwide. We are looking for a Game Economy Designer to join the Idle Bank Tycoon team and help take the game to its next milestones. In this role, you will shape the game's economy, build models for new features, design challenges and promotions based on player behavior, and ensure a healthy balance across inflation, progression, and in-game systems. You will thrive in an agile, fast-moving environment, using player data and community insights to identify future features and deepen understanding of player motivations. Based in our Berlin office, you will collaborate daily with a passionate and skilled team dedicated to pushing the quality bar for idle games.

Requirements

  • 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

Languages

English
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Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Competitive salary
Generous personal learning budget for books, workshops, conferences, and in-house training including coding and German classes
Flexible working hours and home office
State-of-the-art technical equipment including laptops and phones
Monthly flexible budget of 50 euros for gym, transportation, shopping, etc.
Monthly mobility budget for commuting
Relocation support to move to Berlin
Opportunity to save for pension tax-free
Fresh fruits, coffee, and fully stocked fridge with drinks
Regular parties, BBQs, movie nights, and team event budget
Annual company holiday
Friday celebrations with dinner and drinks

📍 Life in Berlin

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Population
3.6M
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Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
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International
10.0
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Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
9.0
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Air Quality
6.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
8.0
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About Berlin

  • •Creative and tech hub
  • •Diverse neighborhoods
  • •Excellent public transport
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Climate

  • •Continental climate
  • •Cold winters
  • •Mild summers
  • •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Higher petty crime than Munich
  • •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospital network
  • •Charité is world-renowned
  • •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • •World-class museums
  • •Vibrant art scene
  • •Rich history
10.0
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Nightlife

  • •Famous club scene
  • •Diverse nightlife
  • •24/7 culture
10.0
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Recreation

  • •Many parks
  • •Lakes
  • •Tiergarten
  • •Active outdoor scene
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • •More affordable than Munich
  • •Prices rising rapidly
  • •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16

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Berlin mobile game studio specialising in idle/incremental games (Idle Miner Tycoon, Idle Bank Tycoon, Idle Restaurant Tycoon). 100% owned subsidiary of Ubisoft since the option exercise completed in 2024; one of Ubisoft's main mobile-idle studios in 2026.

Relocation support provided
€per year
€20k€250k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.