Senior UX Researcher, PlayStation
3 Month Contract
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Gaming and digital entertainment provider
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Gaming and digital entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities.
Role
Who you are
- Insomniac is looking for a contract Senior User Experience Researcher
- Proficiency in mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- Strong writing skills for creating speeches and articles that conform to prescribed styles and formats
- Ability to effectively present information to top management and key stakeholders
- Capable of solving practical problems and dealing with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization
- Emphasis in psychology, human-computer interaction, human factors, or a related field is ideal
- Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, and survey software such as Qualtrics
- Familiarity with analytics tools like Looker, Tableau, Excel, and Power BI
What the job involves
- In this role, the Senior UX Researcher is responsible for leading the research process for a AAA title
- This role involves established industry methodologies to enhance the usability and player experience of game content
- The researcher collaborates with the team to develop comprehensive reports that summarize both qualitative and quantitative feedback for the development team, informing creative decisions
- This position is hybrid with the requirement to work at the Insomniac Games Burbank UX Lab over a 3-month period to help kick off research on a project in early production
- Oversee user experience research on a medium-sized project
- Define research goals, success criteria, survey designs, and comprehensive test plans in collaboration with development and external research teams
- Lead advanced research methodologies, including Rapid Iterative Testing and Evaluation (RITE), A/B testing, and narrative testing
- Conduct and moderate usability studies, including one-on-one sessions, focus groups, and multi-participant playtests
- Present qualitative and quantitative findings to project teams and studio leadership through written reports and debrief presentations
- Deliver talks and presentations on project findings that impact research and project development
- Collaborate with analysts to utilize telemetry tools and develop dashboards and visualizations
- Identify and articulate contributing factors to key issues, such as game system dynamics and player behaviors
- Advocate for inclusive design through targeted testing of accessibility features and authentic character portrayals
- Conduct studies outside of game testing to improve workflow processes
- Other duties may be assigned
- Guide and mentor junior members of the team
- Collaborate with recruitment agencies to find external participants that meet criteria for the player demographic
Our take
Since the release of the PS1 in 1994, PlayStation has been a consistent leader in the video gaming market. Its consoles are iconic in the gaming community - Playstation has produced both the top-selling and fastest-selling console of all time - and the company is still pushing boundaries. Its current flagship - the PS5 - promises to revolutionize gaming, featuring new technology that will create improvements across the board.
As well as its consoles, PlayStation has also developed online services, connecting its users and giving them access to diversified media. A PlayStation can be used for a huge range of activities - from Netflix to guided workouts - which has led to the expansion of the company's audience over time and across generations.
PlayStation faces competition in its field from the likes of Microsoft, with its Xbox range, and PC gaming, which has been becoming more popular in recent years. Regardless, PlayStation shows no signs of slowing down. The upcoming implementation of in-game ads in free games looks to significantly increase revenue, and the wider PlayStation gaming experience also appears to be evolving from plans to launch live service games in upcoming years.
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Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Flexible working policy (remote working, flexible hours)
- Free fruit every day in our offices
- On-site free gym (London & Liverpool)
- On-site subsidised cafés
- On-site bar (Thursdays & Fridays, London & Liverpool)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care assistance
- x2 volunteering days each year
- Group pension plan
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- Discretionary days off over Christmas and summer
- Free giveaways of select first party products and services
- Discounts on PlayStation products
- Discounts on Sony products
- Access to other corporate discounts
Company HQ
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Leadership
Jim Ryan
(CEO, not founder)Ryan joined Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE) in 1994. Taking over as SIEE president in 2011, he later moved on to head of global sales and marketing at SIE in April 2016. Ryan has served as deputy president of SIE since January 2018, before being appointed CEO in February 2019.
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