This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Gameplay Experience Specialist in the Ireland.
This role sits at the intersection of game design insight, player psychology, and community analysis, with a strong focus on understanding how players experience and perceive gameplay. You will act as the voice of the player, translating feedback, sentiment, and behavioral data into actionable insights that directly influence game design and balancing decisions. Working in a fast‑paced, fully remote environment, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve gameplay quality and player satisfaction. The role requires both analytical rigor and deep empathy for player experience, particularly within challenging and complex game genres. You will help identify core issues, validate new mechanics, and ensure design choices align with player expectations. This is a highly impactful position where your insights directly shape the evolution of gameplay experiences.
Accountabilities
Monitor and analyze player feedback across social platforms, forums, and community channels to identify key issues, recurring themes, and emerging trends in player sentiment
Translate qualitative and quantitative insights into clear, actionable recommendations that improve gameplay experience and address root causes of player concerns
Analyze player behavior, engagement patterns, and in‑game data to support decisions around game balance, mechanics, and feature design
Design and evaluate tests for new gameplay features, ensuring mechanics are balanced, engaging, and aligned with core player expectations
Present findings and insights clearly to cross‑functional stakeholders using structured reports, visuals, and verbal communication
Act as the internal voice of the player, ensuring clarity and alignment between community expectations and development priorities
Support cross‑departmental initiatives that improve overall game quality and player experience
Requirements
The ideal candidate has extensive hands‑on experience with action RPG or Soulslike games, with at least 1000+ hours of gameplay in the genre and a strong understanding of its mechanics, pacing, and player expectations. You should have a highly analytical, logical, and methodical approach to problem‑solving, with the ability to interpret complex qualitative feedback and translate it into structured insights. Strong communication skills in English are essential, along with the ability to clearly present findings to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
You should be comfortable working in a fully remote environment, demonstrating strong self‑management, proactivity, and discipline in communication and delivery. Experience interpreting player psychology and behavior is highly valued, especially in identifying sentiment "between the lines" rather than relying solely on explicit feedback. Familiarity with game development processes, QA, or live game operations is a strong plus. The ability to adapt quickly, prioritize under tight deadlines, and maintain high‑quality analytical output in a fast‑moving environment is essential.
In this role, you will help shape the player experience of complex, high‑quality games by transforming community feedback and gameplay data into actionable design insights. You will serve as a critical link between players and development teams, ensuring that player sentiment is deeply understood and meaningfully addressed. Working remotely within an international team, you will collaborate closely with designers, developers, and QA teams. The role demands both analytical precision and strong empathy for player experience, especially in nuanced and challenging gameplay systems. You will contribute directly to improving game balance, mechanics, and overall engagement.
Benefits
Fully remote work with flexible scheduling and core collaboration hours
Competitive remuneration with annual discretionary bonus opportunities
Private medical insurance and comprehensive wellbeing support
25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
Sports and fitness membership reimbursement
Remote work setup support to optimise your home office environment
Profit‑sharing bonus and generous referral program
Access to company events, team gatherings, and exclusive game releases
Flexible working arrangements (full‑time, part‑time, or freelance options depending on scope)
Continuous professional development opportunities within a creative and collaborative environment
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