Lead Data Scientist and User Researcher

5 Months ago • All levels • Data Analyst

Job Summary

Job Description

This role is for a Lead Data Scientist and User Researcher at a video game studio developing a roguelike deck-builder game. The successful candidate will leverage user research and data analysis to inform game design, marketing, and product decisions. Responsibilities include conducting user research (surveys, usability testing, interviews, focus groups), designing research plans to analyze player behavior and market trends, performing data analysis (user behavior profiling, predictive analysis, sentiment analysis), communicating findings to development and marketing teams, setting and analyzing KPIs, developing data analysis frameworks and prediction tools, and utilizing algorithm models to support game operations and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in user research and data analysis within the gaming or tech industry, strong research design and data analysis skills (quantitative and qualitative methods), and proficiency in SQL and Python.
Must have:
  • Deep experience in user research and data analysis
  • Strong research design and data analysis skills
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python
  • Conduct user research studies
  • Perform comprehensive data analysis
  • Communicate research findings effectively
Good to have:
  • User research and usability testing experience
  • Data analysis and reporting skills
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
Perks:
  • Competitive salaries and bonuses
  • Passionate colleagues
  • Inclusive, diverse work environment
  • Share options and revenue share

Job Details

About the Studio

Join the ranks of an exciting video game studio as they produce their first groundbreaking roguelike deck-builder game! Aiming to repeat the success of their highly successful, $250M-VC-backed unicorn company, this studio’s founders now focus on a new path: creating an outstanding game that learns from the successes of games like Slay the Spire, Griftlands, and Inscryption to build a new sensation on PC and consoles.

Does this sound like a project you would like to be part of? Keep reading.

Responsibilities and Requirements

As a Lead Data Scientist and User Researcher, you will leverage your user research and data analysis expertise to inform game design, marketing, and other product-related decisions. Your role is crucial in shaping the player experience and ensuring the success of the studio's games through comprehensive research and data-driven insights.

  • Conduct and manage user research studies, including surveys, usability testing, interviews, and focus groups, to gather valuable player insights.
  • Design and execute research plans to analyse player behaviour, user needs, and market trends.
  • Perform comprehensive data analysis, including user behaviour profiling, predictive analysis, sentiment analysis and market trend evaluation to support game development and marketing strategies.
  • Communicate research findings and data insights effectively to development and marketing to drive informed decision-making.
  • Set, monitor and analyse KPIs and provide actionable recommendations to optimise game design and marketing efforts.
  • Develop and utilise data analysis frameworks, prediction tools, and algorithm models to support game operations and strategic planning.

About You

  • Deep experience in user research, data analysis, or a similar role within the gaming or tech industry.
  • Strong research design and data analysis skills, focused on quantitative and qualitative methods.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and modelling.

Additional skills and experience in the following fields would be greatly appreciated:

  • User research and usability testing
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Creative problem-solving and solution-focused approach
  • Strong presentation and communication skills

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salaries and bonuses
  • Passionate colleagues to share knowledge with
  • An inclusive, diverse work environment
  • Share options and revenue share

About Us

At Haptic, we know that people-first recruitment is fundamental to our success. We work closely with talented candidates and innovative studios to offer the best opportunities and build the most promising teams.

Operating on the belief that a studio’s strength comes from the team they build to bring their ideas to life, we are committed to assembling the most talented, diverse game makers.

As part of this pledge, whenever you apply for a job with us, one of our specialist recruiters will support you through each stage. From introductions and interviews to accepting an offer and submitting your resignation, we’re always here to help.

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Created in 2018, Haptic was established as a gaming recruitment agency that wanted to do things differently.

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Each consultant that works at Haptic knows that a studio is not only about their games,
but their culture, passion, and ideas.

This enables us to provide a specialist service that is rooted in care, knowledge, and trust. That makes us pretty great at what we do!

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