Junior UX Researcher

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Founded in 2012, Anshar Studios focuses on 1st and 3rd party game development for all major gaming platforms. 

Currently, we're employing over 190 specialists in our studio in Katowice and we are very open to new talented developers willing to join us.

Working with Anshar gives you the opportunity to develop your skills, participate in challenging projects, and team up with a bunch of skilled people with a passion for video games.

We are seeking a Junior UX Researcher to drive player-centric research initiatives that shape the design and development of our games. In this role, you will orchestrate end-to-end research processes from planning to post-launch analysis-ensuring insights to drive intuitive and engaging player experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research Planning: Plan research sessions together with the UXR team, matching goals to project needs and the production roadmap.
• Test Preparation: Help design comprehensive scenarios and tools for qualitative studies. Check build stability before sessions and support playtester recruitment.
• Logistics Coordination: Help organize end-to-end playtest operations while maintaining compliance with research goals.
• Data Gathering: Conduct real-time behavioral observations and assist in player interviews (IDI) to identify UX patterns and hypotheses.
• Analysis & Reporting: Translate qualitative feedback into actionable insights and deliver reports to design/dev teams.

Requirements:

• Education in Psychology, Sociology, HCI, or a related field.
• Proven skills in qualitative research (in-depth interviews, behavioral pattern detection)
• A collaborative mindset: comfortable working closely with designers, developers, and producers.
• Problem-Solving: able to spot issues and think about practical options within technical limits.
• Passion for Games and an understanding of how players think and behave.
• Interest in game development and UI/UX design.
• Intermediate English (B1/B2 level)
• Intermediate Polish (min.B2 level)

Pluses:

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine.
• Experience in Game UX Research.
• Certification in UX Research.
  

We Offer:

• Flexible Work Hours: Core hours 10:00 – 15:00.
• Hybrid Work Model: 3 days in office, up to 2 days remote.
• Private healthcare and life insurance.
  
• Co-financed Multisport Cards.
• English Lessons.
• Relocation Bonus (optional).
• No Crunch, No Non-Compete Policy.
• Pet-Friendly Office.
• Co-financed Participation in Conferences/Workshops (treated as work days).

Submission / Portfolio Instructions:

• CV: Required.
• Cover Letter: Optional.
• Test: Must be willing to complete a test if requested.

Anshar Studios is working on several unannounced projects and is also co-developing Painkiller. Join our team and help create such fantastic games!

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