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<h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">About Dambuster Studios</h2><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Originally founded in 1999 as Free Radical Design our ambition and passion comes through as strongly now as when we first began. We are always seeking individuals who can emulate our values - passion, quality, and teamwork - which are embodied in our diverse and inclusive culture.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Even if you’re not sure that you meet all the criteria for a role, don’t be put off from applying - we want to hear from you. Our only requirement is that you work from the UK, and if you’re not here right now we can discuss relocation if the role requires you on-site frequently (if the role requires this, it’s outlined in the advert below). Our internal Wellbeing Committee and Mental Health First Aiders help ensure that our diversity is championed in a safe environment in our city centre studio.</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Role overview</h2><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">We’re looking for a talented Senior User Researcher to help shape exceptional player experiences. Acting as the bridge between development teams and players, you’ll lead impactful research projects, provide strategic insights, and champion user-centred design throughout the production cycle.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, guiding decisions with evidence-based recommendations and ensuring our games are intuitive, accessible, and fun. 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class="leading-relaxed">Monitor the participants during user tests</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Write thorough analysis of the participants’ behaviour and point of view based on surveys and/or interviews and monitoring notes</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Coach juniors when necessary to improve best practices</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Requirements</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">A minimum of 5 years of experience in user research in the video games industry (mandatory)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Bachelor or Master’s Degree in psychology, ethnography, marketing research, information science, cognitive science, human computer interaction, computer science or related field</li><li class="leading-relaxed">A clear understanding of game development processes (mandatory)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">An understanding of the dynamic between studios and 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