Research Thesis - Inclusive Design & Player Experiences

Requisition Number: 164919

Position Title: Intern General

External Description:

The thesis is offered for a period covering 6-months and will be within our Inclusive Design and Product Development team at EA Studios, Stockholm.

The thesis topic should address diversity and inclusion challenges and solutions that are directly applicable to the development process. There is some flexibility to the specific topic, based on your interests. Your topic may be selective to a section of needs such as measuring demographics data, measuring impact to the quality of our products in the context of inclusion and diversity in content and gameplay.

Relevant questions can include:

• What are some challenges developers face regarding designing inclusive games?
• What are some specific approaches we can experiment with to overcome development challenges across different genres?
• What measurable impact does inclusion & diversity have on the quality of games?

What we look for

• Applicants are welcomed from areas of study relevant to the subject, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Sociology, Psychology, Cognitive science, Game design, etc.
• 0 to 2 years experience in research design
• Familiarity with a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies which may include but are not limited to; questionnaire development, survey research, card sorting, think aloud, cognitive walkthroughs, heuristics, usability testing
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including presenting to large groups of individuals.
• Must have teamwork skills and be a team player.
• Must be able to work autonomously.
• A passion for gaming
• Experience in game or level design on any platform is considered a benefit, as is familiarity with the development process within the game or entertainment software industry.
• Must be enrolled in a Master's program at a Swedish university

Please apply online with a CV and cover letter in English

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Nous sommes une équipe internationale de spécialistes de la création, de la narration, de la technologie, de la génération d’expériences, de l’innovation et bien plus encore. Nous pensons que nos équipes doivent être aussi diversifiées que nos communautés afin de créer des jeux et des expériences inoubliables. Chez Electronic Arts, la seule limite est votre imagination.

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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: 41

Can this position be remote?: 1

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À propos d'Electronic Arts

Toutes nos actions sont tendues vers le même objectif : transmettre l'envie de jouer. Au travers de nos jeux innovants, de nos services novateurs et de nos technologies de pointe, nous offrons des possibilités infinies à des millions de fans dans le monde entier.

 

Nous cherchons des personnes inclusives et collaboratives aux points de vue variés pour enrichir notre culture et nous stimuler. Grâce à notre programme d’avantages sociaux, nous adoptons une approche holistique centrée sur le bien-être physique, émotionnel, financier, professionnel et communautaire pour soutenir les membres de notre personnel à chaque chapitre de leur vie. Nous fournissons un ensemble complet d’avantages sociaux garantissant une vie équilibrée et offrant notamment des congés payés, des congés parentaux, des jeux gratuits et bien plus encore. Notre objectif est de fournir un environnement de travail sûr et bienveillant qui vous permet de vous épanouir sur le plan personnel comme sur le plan professionnel.

 

Electronic Arts souscrit au principe de l’égalité des chances. Nous prenons nos décisions en matière d’emploi sans distinction de race, de couleur, de pays d’origine, d’hérédité, de sexe, de genre, d’identité ou d’expression de genre, d’orientation sexuelle, d’âge, d’informations génétiques, de religion, de handicap, d’état de santé, de grossesse, de situation familiale, d’ancienneté ou de tout autre facteur protégé par la loi. Nous étudions également les candidatures des personnes qualifiées possédant un casier judiciaire, conformément à la loi en vigueur. Par ailleurs, EA aménage l’environnement de travail pour les personnes en situation de handicap, conformément à la loi en vigueur.