User Experience Researcher

Requisition Number: 161342

Position Title: Researcher

External Description:

We are EA—the world’s largest video game publisher. You are probably familiar with many of our titles— FIFA, NHL, EA Sports UFC, Apex Legends, Battlefield, Star Wars, Madden, and The Sims, to name a few. But what does that mean for you? It means more opportunities to unleash your creative genius, be inspired by those around you and ignite your path in any direction you choose.

The Challenge Ahead

We are looking for user researchers who have a passion for evaluating the gaming experience. You are motivated and excited to be part of an accomplished and advanced team shaping the future of EA games. Apply your passion for research and digital entertainment to the development of fun and creative gaming experiences. Conduct strategic research to help increase the quality of EA’s products, and work with design and production teams to integrate usability and user research into the development process.

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct user research activities for EA sports products
• Analyze applicable data from different research methods
• Work with game teams to understand franchise goals and strategies
• Communicate research results to game teams, provide recommendations and ongoing design consultation
• Develop long-term user research plans for EA’s AAA titles and mobile titles
• Identify research opportunities that impact users understanding, product design and quality
• Apply and tailor methods for assessing user engagement, user behavior, meaningful social interactions, and use of entertainment products
• Create new methodologies relevant to each product’s unique gameplay and sensibility
• Contribute to the development of departmental research processes
• Partner across organizational and regional teams with a variety of disciplines (researchers, designers, product planners, market researchers, producers) to produce insights which improve the trajectory of their product work

Qualifications & Skills: 

• An advanced degree in experimental psychology (experimental, social, cognitive, etc.), human computer interaction, human factors, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• 2+ years of industry experience in research design, fluent in multiple methodologies (e.g. Correlational, Causal-Comparative/Quasi-Experimental, Experimental Research, Survey Research, Field Studies, Contextual Inquiry, Questionnaire Development, Usability Studies, and Competitive Bench-marking, etc.)
• Experience in information design, game development principles, or consumer or entertainment software industry desirable
• Statistical experience and data modeling desired
• Strong communicate skills
• Ability to travel

What’s in it for you? Glad you asked!

• Opportunity to work in an inclusive and diverse workplace
• Great compensation package plus annual bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Stock plans
• Employee discounts
• Annual game points and digital download allowance
• Free breakfast provided daily
• Casual dress code
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home friendly

 This is a temporary, full-time position with EA

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Community / Marketing Title: User Experience Researcher

Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc.는 세계를 선도하는 인터랙티브 엔터테인먼트 소프트웨어 기업입니다. EA는 인터넷 콘솔, 개인용 컴퓨터, 휴대전화, 태블릿용 게임과 콘텐츠 및 온라인 서비스를 제공합니다.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 120

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부 등의 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.