User Research Co-op

Summary

Join Kabam's User Research Internship program and contribute to shaping meaningful player experiences in free-to-play games. You will assist in conducting research studies, analyzing data, and gaining insights into player motivations. The internship offers mentorship from experienced researchers and exposure to various research methodologies. You will learn about game development and the role of user research within it. This is a great opportunity to develop strong relationships with a research team and contribute to impactful game experiences. The internship offers a competitive hourly rate.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Masters or PhD in a relevant field such as Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Human Factors, or similar programs
• Knowledge of qualitative user research and analysis methods
• Competency in quantitative user research and data analysis methods such as descriptive statistics
• Familiarity with using Excel or similar tools to generate quantitative findings
• Ability to switch between multiple projects
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assisting in data collection through interviews, usability studies, or survey analysis
• Observing participants and note-taking during sessions
• Coding video and interviews for analysis
• Gaining insights into what motivates players to play games
• Assisting in setting up and preparing research studies
• Support with recruiting participants for research studies
• Learning about new research methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative
• Developing a basic understanding of game user research
• Learning about the game development process and how user research supports it
• Developing strong relationships with the research team
• Collaborating with the research team to contribute to research efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of grounded theory
• A passion for games
• Comfort with public speaking/presenting to small audiences
• Presentation design skills

Benefits

$33 - $35 an hour