WB Games - Senior User Researcher - Kirkland, Washington, United States of America
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When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
WB Games is a leader in the games industry across all game platforms and mobile devices. Our diverse and inclusive workforce creates and brings to life the most beloved characters, franchises, heroes, and wizards in the world. We are fans of what we make and proud of what we do. We have studios and offices across the globe.
Company: WB Games
Job Title: Senior User Researcher
Role Type: User Researcher
Experience Level: Senior
Permanent or Contract Length:
Location: Kirkland, Washington, United States of America
Job Description: WB Games is looking for a Senior User Researcher with an intense passion for gaming and science to work on games for all platforms including consoles, PC, and mobile. As a Senior User Researcher, you will oversee and conduct product research for at least one major AAA title (primarily Wonder Woman) through methods including research on all aspects of that title from concept to post-launch. You will author and deliver on a research roadmap that you have laid out with your project team and communicate all insights from that research to development partners and publishing stakeholders alike.
This is a hybrid role that will be based at Monolith Productions in Kirkland, WA.
The Daily:
Prepare and execute playtest studies.
Be the key point of contact and resident expert on all user research matters for your partner development team(s)
Create and maintain a research strategy and budget that effectively accompanies the developers throughout production and post-launch
Work with junior 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 playtest reports and debrief with development teams and key stakeholders
Administer each playtest and usability session in a non-biased manner
Provide findings-based recommendations as requested
The Essentials:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required (branches of experimental psychology, human computer interaction, human factors, or related field).
Prior Experience:
6+ years of experience in a related role, ideally in games user research
Skills:
Knowledge of research design, qualitative, and quantitative methodologies.
The Nice to Haves:
Comfortable speaking in front of groups with authority
Experience with accessibility testing
Experience moderating large groups effectively without supervision
Excellent organizational skills.
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.
Familiarity with analytics is a plus.
Graduate degree is a plus.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $86,450.00 - $160,550.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
Posted By: recrui...@wbd.com
More Information: https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/job/R000072617/Senior-User-Researcher
Company: WB Games
Job Title: Senior User Researcher
Role Type: User Researcher
Experience Level: Senior
Permanent or Contract Length:
Location: Kirkland, Washington, United States of America
Job Description: WB Games is looking for a Senior User Researcher with an intense passion for gaming and science to work on games for all platforms including consoles, PC, and mobile. As a Senior User Researcher, you will oversee and conduct product research for at least one major AAA title (primarily Wonder Woman) through methods including research on all aspects of that title from concept to post-launch. You will author and deliver on a research roadmap that you have laid out with your project team and communicate all insights from that research to development partners and publishing stakeholders alike.
This is a hybrid role that will be based at Monolith Productions in Kirkland, WA.
The Daily:
Prepare and execute playtest studies.
Be the key point of contact and resident expert on all user research matters for your partner development team(s)
Create and maintain a research strategy and budget that effectively accompanies the developers throughout production and post-launch
Work with junior 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 playtest reports and debrief with development teams and key stakeholders
Administer each playtest and usability session in a non-biased manner
Provide findings-based recommendations as requested
The Essentials:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required (branches of experimental psychology, human computer interaction, human factors, or related field).
Prior Experience:
6+ years of experience in a related role, ideally in games user research
Skills:
Knowledge of research design, qualitative, and quantitative methodologies.
The Nice to Haves:
Comfortable speaking in front of groups with authority
Experience with accessibility testing
Experience moderating large groups effectively without supervision
Excellent organizational skills.
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.
Familiarity with analytics is a plus.
Graduate degree is a plus.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $86,450.00 - $160,550.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
Posted By: recrui...@wbd.com
More Information: https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/job/R000072617/Senior-User-Researcher
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