Passion of Gamers
User Research Intern
Location
Canada
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Entry Level
Job Description
User Research Intern
NetEase Games
• Support user research initiatives focused on game players • Assist with user research across a variety of game products • Work closely with product development teams to provide user research insights • Stay informed about emerging trends in the gaming and entertainment industries
Job Requirements
- Passionate about video games with a strong understanding of the North American gaming market
- At least three months of experience playing PC shooters or MMORPGs
- Experience conducting surveys and/or user interviews
- Background in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Communication, Statistics, User Research, Computer Science, or related disciplines
- Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
- Available to intern at least three days per week for a minimum of three months
- Strong interest in the latest AI technologies and applications
- Familiar with at least two AI tools
- Fluent in English
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunity for professional development
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