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Senior User Experience Researcher - one year contract
PlayStation Network
Montreal
On-site
CAD 80,000 - 120,000
Full time
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Job summary
Join PlayStation as a Senior User Experience Researcher on a one-year contract in Montreal. You will be responsible for planning and executing user research studies to enhance game development, applying a mixed methods approach to gather insights that foster player engagement. This is a unique opportunity to work within an innovative team that values creativity and user experience.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in game user research or playtesting.
- Strong communication skills for diverse audience.
- Bilingual and available for onsite work.
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, and execute studies supporting game development.
- Conduct research activities including moderating tests and analyzing findings.
- Communicate research findings to key stakeholders.
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Job description
Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
In May 2021, we embarked on a journey to start Haven Studios with a small team and big ambitions. Our goal was to build a studio where we could make the kind of games we’ve always wanted to create – and games we’ve longed to play.
We’ve made amazing progress in a short time thanks to our talented, passionate team and their exceptional contributions. We established a culture at Haven grounded in kindness, adaptability and courage that unlocks creativity. Our first new IP for PlayStation is on track to deliver a AAA multiplayer experience with a vision to build a systemic and evolving world focused on freedom, thrill, and playfulness that will keep players entertained and engaged for years.
Haven joined the PlayStation Studios family in 2022, and we are on track to build an exclusive new IP for Playstation and grow the first Sony game development team in Canada.
Position – User Experience Researcher - One year Contract
Reporting
The User Experience Researcher will report to the Insights Director.
Responsibilities and Duties
Plan, design, and execute studies that support the development of our game.
Carry out research activities including moderating tests, observing users, crafting surveys, analysing findings, and writing clear impactful reports.
Communicate findings with designers, producers, and other key stakeholders to ensure impactful research drives player-first decisions.
Leverage and operationalize our brand new research lab to run high-quality, in-house studies that provide real-time insights.
Take a mixed methods approach that cleverly incorporates player knowledge from a variety of sources and research tools to get an accurate understanding of the player experience.
Collaborate closely with Sony’s central user research team to align methodologies, share insights, and scale the impact of player feedback.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in game user research, playtesting, or a related field, with a focus on executing studies.
Proficiency with research tools like screeners, survey platforms, telemetry systems, and statistical analysis software.
Strong communication skills to translate complex findings for diverse audiences.
Collaborative mindset for working across teams and with central research groups.
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced live service environment.
Due to the nature of playtest lab work, candidates must be bilingual, and available for onsite work.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Cognitive Psychology, or a related field, with practical experience conducting user research.
An understanding of live service products and the role of user research to support continued development.
Passion for video games and a strong understanding of gaming culture and player expectations.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
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