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Warner Bros. Games Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are
When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the
storytellers
bringing our characters to life, the
creators
bringing them to your living rooms and the
dreamers
creating whats next
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
WB Games is a leader in the games industry across all game platforms and mobile devices. Our diverse and inclusive workforce creates and brings to life the most beloved characters, franchises, heroes, and wizards in the world. We are fans of what we make and proud of what we do. We have studios and offices across the globe.
Your New Role
The Director, User Research is responsible for overseeing a distributed WB Games User Research team responsible for helping to create best-in-class games with maximum potential commercial outcome.
Responsibilities will include developing a vision, mission and culture, managing and growing a team, developing and improving new methodologies, and ensuring the team has the capacity needed to support our projects.
Your Role Accountabilities
Managing and motivating a distributed team across 3 countries Support team members in setting professional goals and developing personalized career growth plans, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development Identify key challenges and develop appropriate solutions Support and advise lead researchers in developing research roadmaps and schedules, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals Develop, evaluate and implement new processes and tools as the need arises Stay informed on what is happening in the research field at large to ensure WB Games is up-to-date and current with the most advanced developments Ensure that research insights are elevated and communicated effectively to WB Games leadership, enabling meaningful product decisions across the organization Assist with user testing (usability, playtesting, etc.) as needed
Qualifications & Experience
10+ years in Games User Research with 5+ years in management of managers with focus on scaling UX research Experience with console, PC, and mobile games Familiar with game design theory and development process for video games Demonstrated ability to grow both a user research group and direct reports, as well as bringing products and services to market quickly and making appropriate cost/user experience trade-offs Demonstrated strategic business building approach to research Influence stakeholders to increase demand for discovery research Embrace and apply continuous learning of UX trends within teams Uplevel research impact to top leadership across development studios and relevant verticals (marketing, finance etc) Pioneer partnerships with data analytics, QA, and market research to align problem spaces, triangulate findings, and develop big picture insights BA/BS pertaining to human-computer interaction, psychology, or user research with applicable experience preferred Knowledge of research design, qualitative, and quantitative methodologies Strong organizational, analytical and presentational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Working knowledge of Tableau or similar BI tools Familiarity with usability testing tools such as Qualtrics, etc. Passion for video games
The Nice to Haves
Graduate degree pertaining to human-computer interaction, psychology, or user research strongly preferred Statistical experience and data modeling desired, but not required
How We Get Things Done
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discoverys total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $152,950.00 - $284,050.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
If youre a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Director, User Research
role at
Warner Bros. Games Join to apply for the
Director, User Research
role at
Warner Bros. Games Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are
When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the
storytellers
bringing our characters to life, the
creators
bringing them to your living rooms and the
dreamers
creating whats next
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
WB Games is a leader in the games industry across all game platforms and mobile devices. Our diverse and inclusive workforce creates and brings to life the most beloved characters, franchises, heroes, and wizards in the world. We are fans of what we make and proud of what we do. We have studios and offices across the globe.
Your New Role
The Director, User Research is responsible for overseeing a distributed WB Games User Research team responsible for helping to create best-in-class games with maximum potential commercial outcome.
Responsibilities will include developing a vision, mission and culture, managing and growing a team, developing and improving new methodologies, and ensuring the team has the capacity needed to support our projects.
Your Role Accountabilities
Managing and motivating a distributed team across 3 countries Support team members in setting professional goals and developing personalized career growth plans, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development Identify key challenges and develop appropriate solutions Support and advise lead researchers in developing research roadmaps and schedules, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals Develop, evaluate and implement new processes and tools as the need arises Stay informed on what is happening in the research field at large to ensure WB Games is up-to-date and current with the most advanced developments Ensure that research insights are elevated and communicated effectively to WB Games leadership, enabling meaningful product decisions across the organization Assist with user testing (usability, playtesting, etc.) as needed
Qualifications & Experience
10+ years in Games User Research with 5+ years in management of managers with focus on scaling UX research Experience with console, PC, and mobile games Familiar with game design theory and development process for video games Demonstrated ability to grow both a user research group and direct reports, as well as bringing products and services to market quickly and making appropriate cost/user experience trade-offs Demonstrated strategic business building approach to research Influence stakeholders to increase demand for discovery research Embrace and apply continuous learning of UX trends within teams Uplevel research impact to top leadership across development studios and relevant verticals (marketing, finance etc) Pioneer partnerships with data analytics, QA, and market research to align problem spaces, triangulate findings, and develop big picture insights BA/BS pertaining to human-computer interaction, psychology, or user research with applicable experience preferred Knowledge of research design, qualitative, and quantitative methodologies Strong organizational, analytical and presentational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Working knowledge of Tableau or similar BI tools Familiarity with usability testing tools such as Qualtrics, etc. Passion for video games
The Nice to Haves
Graduate degree pertaining to human-computer interaction, psychology, or user research strongly preferred Statistical experience and data modeling desired, but not required
How We Get Things Done
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discoverys total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $152,950.00 - $284,050.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
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