UX Researcher
Playtika
Job Summary
Playtika seeks a passionate UX Researcher to collaborate with designers, product managers, and data analysts. Responsibilities include designing and conducting user studies (interviews, usability testing, surveys), managing research projects, collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and communicating findings to diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field, strong research methodology knowledge, experience with data analysis tools, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with game design and the casual/social casino genre. The role involves translating research findings into actionable insights to shape product decisions and guide game design.
Must Have
- Master's degree in relevant field
- User research methodology expertise
- Data analysis skills (qualitative & quantitative)
- Excellent communication (written & verbal)
- Game design & UX knowledge (casual/social casino)
Good to Have
- Experience with eye-tracking software
- Experience with research and data tools
- Project management skills
Job Description
Join us at Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK), where we're driven by the belief life needs play. We’re on a mission to deliver infinite ways to play using cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning to craft immersive experiences that connect, inspire and entertain millions of players worldwide.
From our start as a small mobile games company founded in Israel to our current position as a publicly traded company and industry leader, we continue to be a dominant force in interactive entertainment. With a diverse portfolio of award-winning, category-leading Casual and Social Casino-themed games, including nine of the top 100 highest-grossing mobile games in the US, we're setting the standard for excellence.
Our success story is co-authored by a dynamic team of storytellers, strategists, creators and data scientists who thrive on innovation. We are home of the best, advancing an inclusive culture that embraces our core values and reflects our agile DNA.
With a strong financial foundation, disciplined operations, unwavering player-focused approach and relentless can-do spirit, we're well-positioned for sustained growth. If you're ready to join the driving force behind the evolution of interactive entertainment, we invite you to come play with us.
Responsibilities:
We're looking for a curious and passionate User Experience Researcher to join our team. In this role, you'll collaborate with designers, product managers, and data analysts to uncover player insights, evaluate user needs, and inform product decisions that shape our mobile games.
- Research Planning and Execution
- Design and conduct user studies (e.g., interviews, usability testing, surveys) to explore player behavior.
- Plan and manage research projects from end to end, including planning time budget, managing recruitment, and choosing research methods.
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Gather both qualitative data (e.g., user interviews, observation) and quantitative data (e.g., analytics, surveys).
- Apply statistical methods and thematic analysis to uncover trends and patterns in players' actions, motivations, and pain points.
- Communication of Findings
- Translate complex research findings into clear, actionable insights for diverse professional audiences (e.g., designers, product teams, executives).
- Present the insights in a compelling way (e.g., written reports, visual summaries, workshops, or in-person presentations) to diverse stakeholders, from game designers to senior executives.
- Collaboration, Consultancy, and Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a subject matter expert on player behavior, motivations, and UX best practices to guide game design decisions.
- Facilitate workshops or brainstorm sessions to help stakeholders understand player needs and integrate insights into product roadmaps.
Requirements:
- Education: Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Information Systems, Cognitive Science, Human Factors, or a related field.
- Research Skills: Excellent knowledge of user research methodology (e.g., usability testing, interviews, surveys, focus groups, heuristic principles of human interface design) and willingness to learn more advanced techniques.
- Experience with eye-tracking software and heat mapping tools for detailed visual behavior analysis.
- Analytical Abilities: Comfort with analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data (e.g., survey statistics).
- Software Skills: Experience with research and data tools (e.g., survey platforms, basic statistical software, video conferencing for remote testing).
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce easy-to-understand findings.
- Game Industry Knowledge: familiarity with game design, UX in gaming, and the casual/social casino genre of mobile games.
- Project Management: Experience in planning and coordinating multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders for several parallel research projects.
Personal Qualities
- Curiosity: Passion for understanding what motivates people to play games and how they experience them.
- Adaptability: Ability to pivot quickly and embrace new methods or changing project requirements.
- Growth Mindset: Willingness to give and receive feedback and continually refine your research skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you feel the above describes you perfectly - Apply now!
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