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Job Overview :
Wargaming is looking for an experienced and passionate UX Researcher in the Center for Player Insights. This is a hybrid position based in Austin, Texas. Working from the office one day a week, and also to be present in the office when there is research taking place.
You will work directly with games teams in speaking up for the player and having the opportunity to influence the development of our products. You will use a variety of methods best suited for the title, research request and product life phase to conduct both in-lab and remote testing.
In this role, you will work on our live service games, as well as in-development titles. You will have the opportunity to evangelize the UX and User Research process within Wargaming. You will be part of the playtesting team and work on maintaining and enhancing user testing within the company.
You should have a passion for video games and an understanding of gaming experience. You are motivated to work in close collaboration with other team members and game developers and are a self-starter. Experience in project management and planning research, and attention to detail, are essential skills for this role.
Reports to :
The Research Supervisor of Research Design
What will you do?
- Plan, design, and execute research studies using various UX research methods including playtesting, usability testing, expert review, longitudinal testing, concept testing, questionnaires, focus groups, and one-to-one interviews. This is for remote and in-person research.
- Lead communication with stakeholders to turn requests into clear business goals, and research objectives.
- Own the research process of individual projects across their lifespan (e.g. research scope and planning, project management, fieldwork, analysis, reporting and presentation).
- Deliver impactful and actionable research output through effective communication with stakeholders.
- Evangelize the role and benefits of user experience across the company.
- Contribute to the Center for Player Insights research strategy.
- Support members of the Center for Player Insights in conducting research.
- Play video games, including Wargaming titles, and be knowledgeable on the industry news and developments.
What are we looking for?
What additional skills will help you stand out?
Benefits
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Austin include :
About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.
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