Overview
Position Title:User Researcher
Company:WarnerMedia
Location:London,UK
Job Description:
Rocksteady Studios is a member of the Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment family, and the developer of the award-winning Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people well to create quality entertainment that stands the test of time. We’re a one-project studio that built our success by combining genre-defining gameplay and character-driven cinematic narrative with AAA production values.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and execute research studies.
- Work with Senior User Researchers to conduct user testing
- Determine appropriate research methodologies and craft associated surveys as required
- Recruit the necessary amount and participant profile for each study
- Submit nightly notes/observations for each test
- Write research reports and debrief with various development teams
- Administer each playtest and usability session in a non-biased manner
- Develop and evolve the playtest recruitment database
- Provide findings-based recommendations as requested
Requirements:
- Experience in a related role, ideally in games user research
- Knowledge of research design, qualitative, and quantitative methodologies
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups with authority
- Experience moderating large groups effectively without supervision
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Familiar with game design theory and development process for video games
- Genuinely enjoy gaming in all forms
About WarnerMedia
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