At Invoke, our mission is to Have Fun Building Great Games.
We believe the best games come from people who love what they do, in an environment that values them and their ideas. And we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success, whatever their role.
As a member of Wizards of the Coast, we help enrich a catalog of games that has inspired gamers and developers for decades.
At Invoke, you get to play your part as a valued member of an open and dedicated team within a magical world!
Job Description
Invoke is looking for a User Research Director to join the team. The ideal candidate will be an advocate for the player’s perspective and voice, a builder, a great communicator, someone organized, self-driven and that has a deep understanding of the user insight’s principles.
What you'll do
Develop and execute a comprehensive User Research strategy that aligns with the project’s goals and objectives
Lead all aspects of our studio’s player experience research including gameplay and feature usability, playtesting and feedback strategy
Support the teams in their decision making to address issues
Develop and oversee strategies to attract and recruit players for the playtests
Lead efforts to identify and define player behaviors and personas to assist our team in developing better-informed and more engaging experiences
Work closely with the production team and other stakeholders to understand project goals and ensure research aligns with development needs and recommendations
Design and create comprehensive user research studies, including usability testing, playtesting, surveys, interviews, etc.
Operate and manage the internal play test lab and develop partnerships externally where relevant
Advocate for the player perspective throughout the development process
Synthesize insights to inform the production team, balancing player satisfaction with business objectives
Experience in setting up and monitoring a budget within agreed delivery deadlines
Connect with other internal video game studios to develop the UX research capabilities.
What you'll bring
Experience building sophisticated User Research and play-testing research strategy in the video game industry
Specialization in data and analytics to generate reports and pitch optimizations or improvements that increase player adoption and engagement
Deep understanding and experience with user research methods, personas, user flows, and information architecture
Experience managing UX research for multiple titles
Passion for emerging player, product, genre, and industry trends to identify potential design opportunities and enhance business performance
Expertise with data structures, statistical analysis, and reporting platforms
Critical decisions informed by data and supported by research but can balance it with understanding of good design intuition & creativity
Incredible problem-solving skills, and ability to empower others to find solutions in new situations or fluid and dynamic environments
Organizational and management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team
Excellent communication skills in French and English.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Invoke commits to offer equal working chances to every individual, without regard based on the following : age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disability, country origin, religion, citizenship, native country or any other possible particularities.
We sincerely believe in a respectful and open-minded work environment, in which everyone can fully contribute to the organization's development.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.
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