Requisition Number: 173477

Position Title: Senior User Experience Researcher

External Description:

Senior UX Researcher (Frostbite)

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We create games, content and online services across platforms. EA's game engine, Frostbite, powers games such as Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Need for Speed™, Dragon Age™, and Plants vs. Zombies™. The Frostbite team empowers EA's content creators to shape the future of gaming by improving our engine features and tools.

What does a UX Researcher Do?

You will be our dedicated researcher and will report to the Senior Manager, Experience Design. You will be part of a cross-discipline UX team (Experience Designers, Content Creators, Data Analysts and Technical Writers) that's responsible for shaping the user experience of EA's game engine, Frostbite. You will conduct strategic research to help improve the quality of Frostbite, and work with design and production teams to integrate usability and user research into the development process.

Who we're looking for

You have experience establishing end-to-end research processes, and have partnered with teams to promote and incorporate user-centered research methods. You understand how to translate complex technical and design needs into efficient and focused inquiries, and are experienced at framing problems and scoping research approaches. You communicate your findings to team partners in ways that help them better achieve their design and experience goals and create new ways to share and distribute research insights across the organization.

You will need:

• A degree in Experimental Psychology (Social, Cognitive), Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, or a related field, or equivalent industry and/or education experience.
• 5+ years industry experience in design and conducting research using multiple research methodologies.
• A portfolio of case studies that demonstrate your process, outcome, and impact.
• Experience working with varying levels of abstraction across business and product strategy.
• A passion for games or technology.

 

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 58

Can this position be remote?: 1

EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.