Total 3 job vacancies by Keywords Studios

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*This role requires flexibility to work on a hybrid setup based on business needs. The successful candidate will be required to report fully onsite for the first 3 months then will transition into a remote setup. However, all Manila team members are still required to report to the office if there's a business need (client visits, project needs, company events, etc.).

Since 1998, we've been on a mission to reshape how players interact with their favorite games, growing into a global team of over 12,000 professionals spread across 70+ studios in 26 countries. 

We are always there to lend a hand to video games developers and publishers by offering a wide range of solutions: from art and audio to testing, localization and finally - Player Engagement - which is one of the fastest-growing Service Lines at Keywords Studios.  Player Engagement provides technical support, community management, and trust & safety services for a wide range of AAA and Indie studios in the gaming industry. 

Join us in our mission to build engaging player communities and offer outstanding experiences!

What do we offer?

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

Benefits:

• HMO and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Offs and CTO
• Non-taxable Allowances
• Annual Wellness Subsidy

Phases of our recruitment journey:

• You send us your application with your updated resume.
• After reviewing your candidacy, we'll invite you to our online language assessment (English) to better evaluate your written skills. Our language test will require typing, so we would encourage you to take it on a computer and make sure you have the keyboard in your language settings to facilitate its completion. Check your inbox to find the test invitation and keep your phone close!
• Once you submit your test, the assessment will take approximately 48-72 hours to be evaluated.
• If you pass the language test, we’ll invite you for the online Interview via MS Teams with one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists. It’s a perfect chance to exchange questions and get to know each other better.
• If you pass the initial interview with TA, your profile (CV and Language Test) will be sent over to the hiring manager for further review. From there, we'll know if they'd be interested to setup a final interview with you.
• We'll proceed then to the job offer if your final interview goes well. Note that it will be a panel interview with some of our Operations Managers.
• At the end of our journey - hopefully you will receive an offer and become our new Keywordian!

Our recruitment process is fully online and remote. We value each application and review every candidate individually. Our recruitment team will get back to you as soon as they can to inform you about the status of your candidacy. If you're interested in joining our team, we highly encourage you to apply.

That would be it from us - now we are waiting for your move!

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Role Information: EN

Studio: KWM

Location: Asia Pacific, Philippines, Pasig

Area of Work: Player Engagement

Service: Engage:

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid

At Keywords, we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. Our aim is to become the “go to” provider of technical services.

We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences.

Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. www.keywordsstudios.com

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Support Bar Lead to oversee employee support across our studios, globally.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of IT support and service desk operations for our local office and ensuring our team is providing an efficient and effective service to our internal users.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Support Bar Lead with excellent communication and leadership skills, who is looking to make an impact within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This role reports to the Head of Local Support and will involve working closely with colleagues in other offices to deliver a seamless service to our users.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Full scope of tasks including but not limited to:

• Lead the support bar team, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to team members.

• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Service Delivery team to ensure a seamless and efficient support experience for employees.

• Act as the main point of escalation for complex support issues.

• Analyze and report on key performance indicators to both the support team and senior management.

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with our employees, providing personalized and empathetic support.

• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and use this knowledge to improve support processes and procedures.

• Manage the support bar schedule, staffing levels, and workload distribution to ensure optimal coverage.

• Manage all local IT support operations to ensure that SLAs are met and that our internal users are provided with an exceptional user experience.

• Collaborate with global IT support teams to ensure global IT policies and standards are consistently implemented and measured.

• Ensure that all IT assets in the local office are managed and maintained to a high standard.

• Proactively manage relationships with suppliers and partners ensuring service level agreements and contracts are maintained and renewed as required.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation related to workplace services, health and safety, and environmental management.

• Collaborate with other senior leaders and stakeholders to build a strong culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and learning across the organization.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Global experience within a business services environment and ideally video games development and/or working in a highly technical development environment.

• Strong knowledge of first and second line support operations.
• Strong knowledge of ServiceNow and industry trends.

• Excellent relationship building skills.

• Ability to work in a matrix management environment.

• Proven experience in managing a high-performing customer service or support team.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to analyse, interpret, and report on complex data.

• Passion for gaming and the gaming industry.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Strong customer service orientation, with a focus on delivering high-quality services to employees and stakeholders.

• Group life insurance
• Group income protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days Holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions
• Cyclescheme
• Tech Scheme

At Keywords, we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. Our aim is to become the “go to” provider of technical services.

We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences.

Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. www.keywordsstudios.com

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Support Bar Analyst to oversee first and second line support across our studios, globally.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of IT support and service desk operations for our local office and ensuring our team is providing an efficient and effective service to our internal users.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Support Bar Analyst with excellent communication and leadership skills, who is looking to make an impact within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This role reports to the Head of Local Support and will involve working closely with colleagues in other offices to deliver a seamless service to our users.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Full scope of tasks including but not limited to:

• Act as front-line support for local and/or time zone-based employees.

• Serve as the main point of contact for our customers via email, walk ups, and chat support.

• Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and troubleshoot issues related to our products and services.

• Utilize relevant software and databases to effectively diagnose, track and resolve customer issues and address complaints.

• Maintain accurate records, including call logs and ticketing systems, to track customer interactions and issue resolution.

• Collaborate with other teams to identify and resolve technical issues.

• Stay up to date with industry trends and provide input on continuous improvement to the Helpdesk and customer service workflows.

• Identify and escalate issues requiring urgent attention to the appropriate parties.

• Ensure SLAs are met and that our internal users are provided with an exceptional user experience.

• Ensure that all IT assets in the local office are managed and maintained to a high standard.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation related to workplace services, health and safety, and environmental management.

• Collaborate with other senior leaders and stakeholders to build a strong culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and learning across the organization.

• Global experience within a business services environment and ideally video games development and/or working in a highly technical development environment.

• Strong knowledge of first and second line support operations.
• Strong knowledge of ServiceNow and industry trends.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix management environment.
• Proven work experience in a customer service or Helpdesk role.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new software applications and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong customer service orientation, with a focus on delivering high-quality services to employees and stakeholders.

• Great Place to Work certified for 4 consecutive years
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Global exposure