Data Analyst

At Sawhorse, we believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and relentless excellence while shaping the future of digital storytelling.

Our releases include:

• Walmart Discovered - 2024 ADDY Winner
• Alo Sanctuary
• Beetlejuice Escape the Afterlife
• Lamborghini Lanzador Lab - 2024 Telly Winner
• Elton John’s 'Beyond The Yellow Brick Road'
• Olivia Rodrigo
• Fashion Klossette
• And numerous digital fashion releases on web3 platforms

You’ll work closely with game designers, developers, and product teams to uncover trends, identify issues, and implement data-driven solutions that improve performance and monetization.

• Extract and interpret game data: Use SQL queries to retrieve and analyze large datasets from Roblox games, identifying trends in player behavior, engagement, and monetization.
• Uncover and solve game design issues: Detect imbalances, exploits, and engagement drop-offs (e.g., currency hoarding, level skipping) and collaborate with developers to create effective solutions.
• Optimize game performance and engagement: Leverage data-driven insights to enhance game mechanics, UI/UX, and overall player experience.
• Design and execute A/B testing: Run controlled experiments to measure the impact of new features, gameplay adjustments, and content updates on player retention and monetization.
• Support live-service updates: Identify key engagement trends between updates and develop strategies to maintain player interest over time.
• Track and improve monetization strategies: Analyze in-game purchases, player progression, and economic trends to maintain a fair and engaging game economy.
• Develop real-time analytics dashboards: Create clear, interactive reports using Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity: Implement validation processes to maintain clean, reliable datasets and troubleshoot discrepancies in analytics.
• Present actionable insights: Translate complex data into clear recommendations for game designers, developers, and marketing teams to align data-driven insights with business goals.
• Work cross-functionally: Partner with game designers, developers, and marketing teams to ensure data-driven decision-making aligns with player engagement strategies.
• Stay ahead of gaming analytics trends: Research industry best practices, new data tools, and emerging trends to enhance Sawhorse’s analytics capabilities.
• Monitor competitor performance: Conduct benchmarking research to understand market positioning and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

A strong candidate for this position should have the following qualities:

• Proficiency in SQL and database management: Ability to write complex queries, extract insights, and handle large datasets efficiently.
• Experience with game analytics tools: Familiarity with analytics tracking systems for gaming platforms, preferably Roblox Studio, Luau scripting, and custom event tracking.
• A/B testing and statistical analysis expertise: Understanding of hypothesis testing, experiment design, and interpreting results to drive decisions.
• Data visualization & reporting: Experience using Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools to create clear, insightful reports and dashboards.
• Strong understanding of game design principles: Passion for gaming with a deep understanding of player psychology, engagement loops, and monetization mechanics.
• Experience in live-service game analytics: Ability to track engagement patterns, optimize player retention strategies, and adapt to evolving gameplay dynamics.
• Background in game economy balancing: Knowledge of virtual economies, currency sinks, and in-game purchasing behaviors.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights: Strong analytical skills with a keen ability to identify trends and recommend improvements in game design and player engagement.
• Exceptional communication skills: Ability to present complex data findings in a clear, digestible way to both technical and non-technical teams.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset: Ability to work independently, identify problems, and develop creative data-driven solutions with minimal direction.

• Experience with mobile gaming analytics: Knowledge of data tracking and analysis for free-to-play mobile games.
• Scripting or coding experience: Familiarity with Python, R, or other statistical programming languages for advanced data analysis.
• Experience working on user-generated content platforms: Roblox preferred, but experience with UGC gaming platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of AI in gaming: Understanding how AI and machine learning can enhance player experiences and game optimization.

• Hourly Rate: $30 – $46 (This is a Freelance position and hours may vary)
• Flexible, remote-friendly role with occasional in-office collaboration opportunities in Los Angeles.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge gaming projects with a team passionate about interactive entertainment.
• Collaborate with top-tier gaming and entertainment brands.

EEO Statement

Sawhorse Productions will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.