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Onward Search

User Experience Researcher [76500]

Onward Search, New York, New York, United States,


Onward Search

is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are currently partnering with an exciting

Video Game Studio

to find a talented

Researcher II

to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about user experience research and player insights to make a real impact in the gaming industry.

The position is located in

Los Angeles, CA , and offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly shape the future of player experiences across multiple platforms.

As a

Researcher II , you will play a key role in

crafting exceptional player experiences on PC and console.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, producers, and engineers, to collect and analyze player feedback through surveys and player labs. If you're someone who thrives on gathering actionable insights, leveraging data to tell compelling stories, and collaborating with passionate teams, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:Player Experience Research:

Partner with leadership to design and implement surveys and player labs that generate valuable, actionable feedback for improving experiences on PC and console platforms.Storytelling & Communication:

Leverage your storytelling skills to effectively communicate research findings to designers, producers, and engineers, ensuring that insights are clearly understood and applied.Collaborative Analysis:

Work closely with analysts and data scientists to create comprehensive, multi-modal analyses that integrate both qualitative and quantitative data.Insightful Recommendations:

Translate research findings into clear recommendations that drive product and design decisions, with a focus on player experience optimization.

Required Qualifications:Education:

BA or BS in

Social Sciences ,

Marketing , or a related discipline.Experience:

4+ years of experience in

user experience research ,

behavioral/cognitive research , or

market research , particularly in the

gaming industry .Research Expertise:

Professional experience designing and executing surveys and player lab studies.Gaming Experience:

Previous research experience specifically related to

PC

or

console games .

Desired Qualifications:Market Research:

Experience conducting market research or collaborating with

market research vendors .Product Design or Strategy:

Experience in

product design

or

business strategy

for consumer-facing products.Analytical Tools:

Advanced skills in analysis software such as

SPSS ,

R ,

Excel , or similar tools.

Why You Should Apply:This is a unique opportunity to join a highly collaborative and innovative team in the gaming industry. You’ll be working on high-impact research that directly influences the design and development of games played by millions. If you’re passionate about player experience and enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

Apply now

to take the next step in your career as a

Researcher II

with our client. Our recruitment team will be in touch to guide you through the process and advocate on your behalf.