Description
Scopely is looking for a Senior Games Researcher to join an ambitious new AAA cross-platform game coming to PC, consoles, and mobile in the US on a remote basis!
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
What You Will Do
- The role is expected to lead user research on games that drive a greater understanding of our players and their experiences
- Design, implement, and lead high-impact research to support several cross-functional teams, including game design, UX design, product management, production, and marketing
- Carries out research using a variety of methodologies but not limited to playtesting, usability testing, focus groups, cognitive load testing, interviews, heuristic evaluations, and exploratory research
- Manage end-to-end quantitative and qualitative research studies such as customer satisfaction surveys, feature development and prioritization, positioning research, etc.
- Utilizes multiple sources of research/data to identify actionable insights
- Communicates findings and recommendations to teams for discussion and application.
- Collaborate with fellow researchers about new research techniques and methodologies
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA/Masters/Ph.D. preferred
- 6+ years of industry experience conducting research in the gaming space or a related field
- Passion for gaming and a strong understanding of core loops and monetization of console/PC games.
- Eagerness to learn and build research skillset
- Experience designing and executing a variety of qualitative and quantitative methodologies that have driven key insight into game development
- Experience designing and conducting usability research/playtests
- Experience working with and managing projects with research vendors
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and project management skills
- Ability to build relationships that allow you to influence cross-functional teams
- Attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a drive to answer complex questions
- Familiarity with online survey software tools (e.g., Decipher, Qualtrics, Survey Gizmo/Alchemer, ) and remote user testing platforms (e.g. Playtest Cloud, UserZoom, Usertesting.com) a plus.
- Experience with analytics software tools like SPSS and SQL is a plus.
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY and WA, the annual salary range is $80,000 - $140,000 plus equity, bonus and benefits including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time-off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience .
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
About Us
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," "Star Trek™ Fleet Command," "Stumble Guys," "MARVEL Strike Force," and "Yahtzee® With Buddies," among others.
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.
Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies," Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.
Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.
Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.
For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.
