About the role
Job Description:
Our client, a global leader in interactive entertainment, is seeking a Player Manager Experience (Product) to lead strategic player experience initiatives for their ARPG game portfolio.
This role blends player research, product strategy, and team leadership, ensuring that player insights directly influence game design, systems, and live service experiences. The ideal candidate has deep experience leading PX or UX research teams, understands ARPG player motivations, and can work cross-functionally to bring strategic clarity and focus to multiple titles.
This is a hybrid role 3 days/week in Montreal, QC.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and scale a global PX research team, ensuring research deliverables are timely, actionable, and high quality.
- Translate strategic player insights into clear product recommendations that shape gameplay, live services, and design direction.
- Align research priorities with development goals, focusing on player-centric decision-making at scale.
- Collaborate closely with product, game directors, producers, and design leadership to influence roadmap and feature prioritization.
- Champion operational discipline in how research is scoped, delivered, and embedded into development cycles.
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Product Management, Psychology, Market Research, Data Science, HCI) or equivalent industry experience.
- 5+ years in gaming with a proven track record in product management or player experience leadership.
- 2+ years of people management experience leading PX/UX research or product-focused teams.
- Strong understanding of ARPG game systems (progression, combat, player motivations).
- Proven ability to align research insights with business and product strategy.
- Excellent communication and influence skills across multi-disciplinary and global teams.
Affinity Earn:
Know someone who’s great for this, or any of our open roles? Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Learn about our referral program at https://affinity-group.ca/earn/ or browse our jobs & follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity-staffing/jobs/
About Affinity:
Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca
Job Number: 12660
About Affinity
Welcome to Affinity Group — your trusted partner in business and technology consulting. As a carbon-neutral company certified by ClimatePartner and recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, we are dedicated to delivering an unrivalled experience for our employees, consultants, and clients.
Professional Excellence Across Disciplines:
- Cyber Security Solutions: Protecting your operations with cutting-edge security measures.
- Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Transforming data into strategic insights.
- Digital Transformation: Pioneering digital innovations to future-proof your business.
- Enterprise Applications: Streamlining business processes through advanced software solutions.
- Project Management: Delivering projects with precision and efficiency.
- Technology Strategy & Architecture: Crafting robust IT frameworks to support scalable growth.
Delivering Tailored Solutions: We provide flexible, bespoke solutions designed to meet the specific demands of your business, driving your success forward with precision and innovation.
Global Reach with Affinity International: Expand your capabilities with our international talent solutions. Discover how we bring global expertise to your local and international projects at affinity-group.ca/international-companies.
Empowering Our Consultants: We are committed to facilitating professional growth and success. Explore a wide array of job opportunities through our referral program, AffinityEARN. Find your next challenge on our jobs page at affinity-group.ca/jobs or LinkedIn.
Ready to Enhance Your Business? Contact us today to discuss how we can support your goals. Email us at Sales@affinity-group.ca for inquiries and solutions tailored to your needs.
Join the innovative and supportive environment at Affinity Group, where we transform challenges into opportunities and individual potential into achievements. Discover more about how we can collaborate on our website below!
About the role
Job Description:
Our client, a global leader in interactive entertainment, is seeking a Player Manager Experience (Product) to lead strategic player experience initiatives for their ARPG game portfolio.
This role blends player research, product strategy, and team leadership, ensuring that player insights directly influence game design, systems, and live service experiences. The ideal candidate has deep experience leading PX or UX research teams, understands ARPG player motivations, and can work cross-functionally to bring strategic clarity and focus to multiple titles.
This is a hybrid role 3 days/week in Montreal, QC.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and scale a global PX research team, ensuring research deliverables are timely, actionable, and high quality.
- Translate strategic player insights into clear product recommendations that shape gameplay, live services, and design direction.
- Align research priorities with development goals, focusing on player-centric decision-making at scale.
- Collaborate closely with product, game directors, producers, and design leadership to influence roadmap and feature prioritization.
- Champion operational discipline in how research is scoped, delivered, and embedded into development cycles.
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Product Management, Psychology, Market Research, Data Science, HCI) or equivalent industry experience.
- 5+ years in gaming with a proven track record in product management or player experience leadership.
- 2+ years of people management experience leading PX/UX research or product-focused teams.
- Strong understanding of ARPG game systems (progression, combat, player motivations).
- Proven ability to align research insights with business and product strategy.
- Excellent communication and influence skills across multi-disciplinary and global teams.
Affinity Earn:
Know someone who’s great for this, or any of our open roles? Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Learn about our referral program at https://affinity-group.ca/earn/ or browse our jobs & follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity-staffing/jobs/
About Affinity:
Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca
Job Number: 12660
About Affinity
Welcome to Affinity Group — your trusted partner in business and technology consulting. As a carbon-neutral company certified by ClimatePartner and recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, we are dedicated to delivering an unrivalled experience for our employees, consultants, and clients.
Professional Excellence Across Disciplines:
- Cyber Security Solutions: Protecting your operations with cutting-edge security measures.
- Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Transforming data into strategic insights.
- Digital Transformation: Pioneering digital innovations to future-proof your business.
- Enterprise Applications: Streamlining business processes through advanced software solutions.
- Project Management: Delivering projects with precision and efficiency.
- Technology Strategy & Architecture: Crafting robust IT frameworks to support scalable growth.
Delivering Tailored Solutions: We provide flexible, bespoke solutions designed to meet the specific demands of your business, driving your success forward with precision and innovation.
Global Reach with Affinity International: Expand your capabilities with our international talent solutions. Discover how we bring global expertise to your local and international projects at affinity-group.ca/international-companies.
Empowering Our Consultants: We are committed to facilitating professional growth and success. Explore a wide array of job opportunities through our referral program, AffinityEARN. Find your next challenge on our jobs page at affinity-group.ca/jobs or LinkedIn.
Ready to Enhance Your Business? Contact us today to discuss how we can support your goals. Email us at Sales@affinity-group.ca for inquiries and solutions tailored to your needs.
Join the innovative and supportive environment at Affinity Group, where we transform challenges into opportunities and individual potential into achievements. Discover more about how we can collaborate on our website below!