Data Analyst

Sawhorse Productions is a Los Angeles based, Award winning full-service creative studio turning ideas into unforgettable experiences through captivating branded content, viral social moments, and groundbreaking interactive experiences. We partner with industry-leading brands, artists, and studios such as Walmart, Google, NBCU, Fanatics, Toyota, Pepsi and Alo to deliver industry leading, innovative multi-platform content. 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

Sawhorse Productions is looking for a Data Analyst to join our Interactive Department and dive deep into game analytics and shape the future of interactive experiences. In this role, you’ll extract and interpret data from Roblox games to optimize gameplay, enhance player engagement, and drive strategic decision-making. 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.

Requirements

• 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 gamin