User Research Coordinator- Fixed Term Contract

The Position
Avalanche Studios Group are looking for a User Research Coordinator to drive the research initiatives for Avalanche Studios Group’s self publishing divisions Systemic Reaction (SR) and Expansive Worlds (EW). This position is a temporary maternity leave cover with the possibility of being extended to a permanent role.

User Research is part of the Publishing Services department which services both Systemic Reaction & Expansive Worlds. In this role you will be responsible for setting up and coordinating user testing and other research activities as well as cultivating the relationship between our internal projects and potential external partners.

In this role you will report to the Director of Publishing Services.

Job Description

- Schedule and coordinate studies with external research facilities
- Plan and execute player research including playerbase surveys, focus groups and interviews, company playtests, and closed playtests
- Analyze data resulting from player research, create reports, and share insights with product teams
- Coordinate the creation and hand-off of project deliverables needed to conduct studies externally
- Schedule and maintain the User Research calendar for the projects you support
- Manage regular syncs with the teams and titles you support
- Maintain records regarding completed user research studies
- Oversee the development and documentation of internal processes supporting User Research
- Work with the Director of Publishing Services to continue the development of User Research at Avalanche Studios Group

Required skills

- Experience with survey creation tools like SurveyMonkey or similar
- Experience using Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and insights
- Familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methodology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work autonomously and independently
- Experience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Experience managing projects in parallel

Desired skills

- Interest in UX or psychology
- Interest in gaming or game development
- Experience with user research methods including focus groups, interviews, and questionnaires
- Familiarity with games user research methods including playtesting

Employee promise

We provide goals, instead of instructions, and the opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our Values

At Avalanche Studios Group, we believe in worlds beyond limits, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Everyone at Avalanche Studios Group has a shared responsibility to create an open and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally and with respect. Being part of our world is not contingent on where you’re from, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

How to Apply

We will only consider applications that consist of a CV. In your cover letter you should include why you want to work at Avalanche Studios Group. For this role you need to be able to work full-time in our Stockholm, Malmö or Liverpool office.

To apply for this position please register below. Apply as soon as possible as we review applications continuously. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only.