Senior Game Evaluation Specialist

Tencent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencent is looking for an experienced candidate to join the Game Research Center in Greater London. This role involves evaluating game projects in the European market and delivering high-quality analytical reports. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in the games industry and a solid understanding of core game genres, especially FPS.

Key responsibilities include project evaluations, industry representation, and providing valuable insights for game development. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the games industry, particularly in Europe.
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
• Strong collaboration and project coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate game projects in the European market to deliver analytical reports.
• Assess the strengths and challenges of game titles independently.
• Track and provide input on key partner projects throughout development.
• Represent the team at industry events and maintain professional relationships.
• Deliver insights and analyses for market decision-making.

Skills

Game development

Analytical skills

Report writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

About The Hiring Team

Game Research Center (GRC) is a department focusing on game industry study, game analysis, game design research, data analysis and game development support. We are one of the world’s leading research facilities in the game industry, building a global knowledge tank to help our teams make better decisions.

What The Role Entails

Responsibilities

• In-depth evaluation of game projects in the European market, assessing product quality, studio capabilities, and competitive positioning to deliver high‑quality analytical reports.
• Deep expertise in core European game genres, with a particular specialization in FPS; capable of independently assessing a title’s fundamental strengths and challenges at any stage of development.
• Provide full‑cycle tracking and coverage of key partner projects, offering professional input and directional recommendations tailored to each stage of development.
• Represent the team at major industry events and external engagements, building and sustaining professional relationships with overseas developers and publishers.
• Deliver strategically valuable genre insights and competitive landscape analyses from both a market and product perspective, informing the team’s overall decision‑making.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the games industry, with a background in game development, production, design, or publishing evaluation across console, PC, or mobile platforms; experience in the European or broader Western market strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in key game genres across the European market, with specialised experience and a strong understanding of the shooter genre in particular. Able to independently and professionally assess core product challenges at different stages of a project lifecycle.
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills, capable of owning the full pipeline from information gathering to actionable conclusions.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and project coordination abilities, comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, multi‑track work environment.
• English as primary working language; willingness to travel for overseas business trips and industry events required.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent. As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.