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User Research Analyst
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
Montreal, , Canada
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Job Description
Company Montreal, an industry leading developer of video games, located in the heart of Montreal’s Mile-End, offers a unique environment where creativity, teamwork and cutting-edge technology bring to life critically acclaimed video games and iconic AAA franchises. You will benefit from a competitive compensation package, an open learning environment, and contribute to an international team driving innovation.
Summary:
This person is responsible for the data analysis leading to the usability and game design validation of our games. This includes preparing data collection tools, data analysis and interpreting this data to answer the various objectives and needs of the production teams and the studio.
Responsibilities:
The most common responsibilities of this title include:
• Taking part in defining test measures, selecting the appropriate methodology and creating relevant tools in order to analyze the design intentions of the various productions;
• Elaborating a test plan and identifying relevant objectives for each test;
• Identify the most optimal data visualization methods (graphs, tables, etc.);
• Associating test measures to compatible elements coming from telemetry;
• Efficiently analyse and correlate multiple sources of data and provide valuable and actionable insights on player behavior;
• Create study reports destined for production teams, brand management and high management;
• Remain up to date with game design, data visualization and User Research trends (training, conferences, new/best practices, etc.);
• Assume any other related duties.
Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in ergonomics, HCI, cognitive psychology or any other relevant training or experience;
• Master’s degree or PhD in any of the above fields is an asset.
Experience:
• 2 years minimum in a similar position or any other relevant experience.
Skills:
• Able to interact with production stakeholders of various management positions;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Able to work under pressure;
• Be Proactive;
• Be organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Be autonomous;
• Be innovative.
Knowledge:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (French is an asset);
• Good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods and tools;
• Master Office suite;
• Good knowledge of the videogame industry;