.About FunPlusFunPlus is a world-class, independent game developer and publisher headquartered in Switzerland, with offices and operations in China, Japan, Singapore, Spain, and the United States.
Founded in 2010, FunPlus is an organization that fosters top creative talent and garners together ambitious teams, making up more than 2,000 team members worldwide.
The company just announced the expansion of their Barcelona office into game development and is, thus, looking to build a team who will play an integral role in opening a new studio there and creating a world class mobile casual game that will wow the industry.FunPlus is avidly searching for top talent who are looking for an entrepreneurial environment backed by the resources of a proven successful gaming company.
This is an incredible opportunity to get in on the frontlines of developing a new studio and a new game!
With several hit games launched and ranked #1 Global Publisher in Strategy Games (2019 & 2020), FunPlus is home to KingsGroup studio who develops hugely popular mobile strategy titles including State of Survival, King of Avalon, and Guns of Glory.
FunPlus has also positioned itself in the RPG puzzle genre with Call of Antia.
In 2021 FunPlus acquired Imagendary Studios working on its first original AAA development.Your roleAs part of its expansion into game development in Barcelona, FunPlus is looking for a UX Researcher to help with their ambition to build a next generation casual mobile studio.
The UX Researcher will play a fundamental role in the establishment of the studio in Barcelona.Your responsibilitiesProvide insights into our games and players to help the studio make more informed decisions.Work with various stakeholders and fellow researchers to define the strategies that will facilitate the development of research.Design the research plan for different projects based on the type of game, target audience, core mechanics, and R&D stages.Be in charge of the research: utilize a broad range of research methods including but not limited to concept tests, play tests, focus groups, surveys, competitive analysis, internal/external expert reviews.Work with fellow researchers and stakeholders to define recommendations for product improvements based on data analysis.Present the research results to stakeholders and consistently improve the user experience of the game from a player-centric point of view.Cooperate with multiple teams of the global UX department to optimize the research standard, process, and benchmarks.Your profileSeveral years of User Research / Consumer Insights working experience in the gaming industry.Familiarity with different research methods and ability to adopt the best method for a given research problem.Proven track record with both qualitative and quantitative research methods.Ability to communicate professionally and comfortably across all functions of the FunPlus organization, including external partners and contacts