What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Monetization position at PLAYSTUDIOS?
We are looking for a highly analytical and results-driven Director of Monetization to own and lead the full economy and monetization strategy of The Win Zone. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role where you will be the driving force behind every economic decision in the game.
This individual will serve as the monetization authority of the game, guiding pricing, revenue strategy, and economic design with significant cross-functional influence across the organization.
This position demands a high level of independence and accountability. The successful candidate will be expected to define the monetization strategy, build the frameworks, drive cross-functional alignment, and take full ownership of results. It requires a strong combination of strategic thinking and analytical execution at every level of the organization.
Must be authorized to work in the US
Duties And Responsibilities
What You Will Own:
This role requires strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration. You will align efforts across multiple teams around the game's economic vision, working closely with:
PLAYSTUDIOS is the developer and operator of award-winning free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms. The company’s collection of original and published titles is powered by its groundbreaking playAWARDS loyalty marketing platform, which enables players to earn real-world rewards from a portfolio of global entertainment, retail, technology, travel, leisure, and gaming brands across 17 countries and four continents. Founded by a team of veteran gaming, hospitality, and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS brings together beautifully designed mobile gaming content with an innovative loyalty platform in order to provide its players with an unequaled entertainment experience and its partners with actionable business insights. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS, visit playstudios.com
PLAYSTUDIOS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
California Residents: Please review our California HR Data Privacy Policy for information about our data practices.
This individual will serve as the monetization authority of the game, guiding pricing, revenue strategy, and economic design with significant cross-functional influence across the organization.
This position demands a high level of independence and accountability. The successful candidate will be expected to define the monetization strategy, build the frameworks, drive cross-functional alignment, and take full ownership of results. It requires a strong combination of strategic thinking and analytical execution at every level of the organization.
Must be authorized to work in the US
Duties And Responsibilities
What You Will Own:
- Architect and maintain the full in-game economy, ensuring a balanced, engaging, and monetization-optimized player experience.
- Build and manage pricing models for in-game offers, bundles, and promotions, continuously testing and refining for maximum performance.
- Own revenue reporting and forecasting processes; define KPIs, monitor performance, and deliver actionable insights to leadership.
- Identify opportunities for revenue growth through data analysis and structured experimentation.
- Take full ownership of the game's revenue targets, driving the plans and initiatives required to meet and exceed them.
- Design and lead structured test plans to continuously evolve and optimize the game's monetization and overall player experience.
This role requires strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration. You will align efforts across multiple teams around the game's economic vision, working closely with:
- Aligning monetization strategy with live events and campaigns
- Co-designing economic frameworks and models
- Connecting player segmentation with monetization strategies
- Translating data into monetization decisions
- Ensuring monetization is embedded in product development
- Implementing and adjusting in-game configurations
- Reporting on performance and aligning on strategic priorities
- 3 years of experience in Product Management, Monetization, or Game Economy roles (preferably in Gaming, Mobile, Social Casino, or B2C industries)
- Deep analytical expertise with strong proficiency in building models, pricing frameworks, and deriving insights from complex datasets
- Proven experience in pricing model development, revenue forecasting, and economic design
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently define strategy, set direction, and drive execution
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex economic and monetization concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels
- Experience designing and executing A/B tests and optimization frameworks
- Background in behavioral economics or game design
- Prior experience working with or alongside CRM and Live Ops teams
- Experience in a fast-paced, live service game environment
- 100% health benefit premiums for you and your dependents
- 401K match and Restricted Stock Units
- Flexible vacation policy
- Employee-driven entertainment, happy hours, and team-building events
- Snacks and drinks are available in the kitchen
- Casual work environment
PLAYSTUDIOS is the developer and operator of award-winning free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms. The company’s collection of original and published titles is powered by its groundbreaking playAWARDS loyalty marketing platform, which enables players to earn real-world rewards from a portfolio of global entertainment, retail, technology, travel, leisure, and gaming brands across 17 countries and four continents. Founded by a team of veteran gaming, hospitality, and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS brings together beautifully designed mobile gaming content with an innovative loyalty platform in order to provide its players with an unequaled entertainment experience and its partners with actionable business insights. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS, visit playstudios.com
PLAYSTUDIOS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
California Residents: Please review our California HR Data Privacy Policy for information about our data practices.