Description
Playtest
Moderator
WB
Games is looking for a User Research Assistant to work on games for all platforms including
consoles, PC, handhelds, and online. As a User Research Assistant you will moderate
groups (10 -16) through test session where data is collected on our games. During each session you will observe
participant behavior and communicate that information back to the group. You will receive training for many of the
necessary skills; however knowledge of research practices with people is
critical.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute
playtest studies.
o
Work
with Usability managers to determine what products will need testing.
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Recruit
the necessary amount and participant profile for each study
o
Submit
nightly notes/observations for each test
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Administer
each playtest in a non-biased manner
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Maintain
the inventory of gratuities (Games/T-shirts) forecasting when new stock is
needed
o
Develop
and evolve the playtest recruitment database
o
Special
projects on occasion (Data Entry, Recruiting events)
Qualifications
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Pursuit
of relevant college degree (branches of experimental psychology, human computer
interaction, human factors, or related field).
o
Must
have completed Psych 209
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Prior
work with human subjects
- Special
Knowledge or Skills that would be valuable:
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Comfortable
speaking in front of groups with authority
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Experience
moderating large groups effectively without supervision
o
Excellent
organizational skills.
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Comfortable
with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, Outlook)
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Knowledge
of research design, qualitative, and quantitative methodologies.
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Research
experience with children combined with early childhood development emphasis
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Familiar
with game design theory and development process for video games.
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Genuinely
enjoy gaming in all forms!
The Warner
Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer and
considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military or
veteran's status (including protected veterans, as may be required by federal
law), sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.