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Activision is looking for a passionate and experienced User Researcher to carry out user research on some of the world’s best-known franchises. Your role will primarily focus on conducting research on various Activision projects. The ideal candidate is a motivated and experienced researcher familiar with testing Single Player games for player sentiment and usability.
Job Responsibility
Conducts and oversees user research for at least one project under the direction of a manager, including all stages from planning to execution
Carries out research using a variety of methods, including, but not limited to: usability testing, appreciation playtesting, balance testing, focus group moderation, interviewing, survey creation, heuristic evaluation, card sorting, exploratory research, and field studies
Crafts and edits actionable reports and surveys
Presents/communicates summarized research results directly to development teams for discussion and future implementation
Offers occasional design suggestions based on observation, research, and expertise
Occasionally travels to run on-site tests or to act as research expert
Requirements
Professional experience with applied user research and product evaluation
Experience managing stakeholder needs and expectations within a development context
Experience with and passion for video games is a must
Bachelor’s degree required (computer science, statistics, branches of psychology, human computer interaction, human factors, information technology, or related field)
Professional time and project management skills
2-5 years of experience conducting user research for video games
A passion for video games, especially single player adventure games
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Professional expertise in qualitative research methods
Excellent interpersonal communication (both written and verbal)
Experience with user testing of third-person games on console or PC is a plus
Experience in inferential statistical analysis methods is a plus
Knowledge of data visualization software is a plus
Familiarity with quantitative research methods is a plus
Familiarity with use of telemetric methods and tools is a plus
Interest in advancing the state of practice in biometrics, telemetry, modeling, or other emergent areas in user research is a plus
Nice to have
Experience with user testing of third-person games on console or PC is a plus
Experience in inferential statistical analysis methods is a plus
Knowledge of data visualization software is a plus
Familiarity with quantitative research methods is a plus
Familiarity with use of telemetric methods and tools is a plus
Interest in advancing the state of practice in biometrics, telemetry, modeling, or other emergent areas in user research is a plus