Customer Research Team Lead

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

The Customer Research Team Lead at VGW will lead a team of researchers, designing and implementing research methodologies for their free-to-play games. Responsibilities include developing research strategies aligned with company goals, mentoring the research team, designing and executing research projects (defining objectives, methodologies, data collection), analyzing data using statistical techniques, collaborating with cross-functional teams, presenting findings to stakeholders, ensuring ethical research standards, and balancing reactive and proactive research. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field and 8+ years of experience in market research, with expertise in qualitative and quantitative methods and user-centered design. Strong leadership, project management, and presentation skills are essential.
Must have:
  • Lead and mentor research teams
  • Design & execute research projects
  • Analyze data & provide insights
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Present findings to senior leadership
  • 8+ years market research experience
Good to have:
  • Experience with Qualtrics, Medallia, InMoment, Forsta
  • Expertise in SPSS, DisplayR or similar tools
  • Experience managing a Voice of Customer program
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexibility
  • Growth opportunities
  • Fun workplace
  • Company events

Job Details

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play games. 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Strategy & Research team in Perth and are currently looking for a Customer Research Team Lead to join the team. 

 

As a Customer Research Team Lead, you will lead a team of talented researchers, design and implement research methodologies, and translate data into actionable insights that influence key business strategies. You will stay at the forefront of industry trends, ensuring our research remains cutting-edge while fostering a culture of curiosity and excellence.

 

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Develop and execute research strategies aligned with VGW’s goals and KPIs.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of researchers to ensure high-quality research output.
  • Design and execute research projects, including defining objectives, methodologies, and data collection processes.
  • Analyze data using statistical techniques and provide evidence-based recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product, marketing, and operations—to integrate research insights into decision-making.
  • Present research findings to stakeholders to drive key strategic initiatives while building and maintaining relationships across all levels of the business, from the boardroom to operational teams.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical research standards and data privacy regulations.
  • Maintain the correct balance between reactive, proactive research. 
  • Advise the team and broader business on effectively leveraging quantitative and qualitative research for informed decision-making.

 

What you will bring to the role:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Market Research, Marketing, Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Business Administration, Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in market research, with a track record of leading projects that drive business strategy.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring research teams.
  • Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and user-centered design practices.
  • Experience in analyzing complex data sets and converting findings into actionable business insights
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Excellent presentation skills, with experience presenting research to senior leadership.
  • Experience in customer research platforms: eg Qualtrics, Medallia, InMoment, Forsta
  • Expertise in analytical skills using SPSS, DisplayR (or similar tools)
  • Experience in managing and implementing modern ‘Voice of Customer’ programme

 

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play games.

With high-quality, acclaimed brands including Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, we entertain and delight over one million players in North America.

As pioneers in sweepstakes promotions for online social games, we also offer our players the opportunity to redeem incredible prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is "our players come first". This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

 

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

 

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

 

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.  

 

But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more.

 

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things. 

If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

Find out more at www.vgw.co

#LI-VV1

 

Similar Jobs

IMC - Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives

IMC

Chicago, Illinois, United States (On-Site)
17 Hours ago
PwC - Productivity Senior Manager

PwC

Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Scale AI - Staff AI Product Manager, Generative AI

Scale AI

San Francisco, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Day ago
Jagex - Senior Finance Business Partner

Jagex

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
New York Times - Reporter-researcher

New York Times

Seoul, South Korea (Hybrid)
1 Day ago
ByteDance - Imaging System Architect

ByteDance

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Riot Games - Integration Specialist, Enterprise

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Google - Silicon Quality and Reliability Engineer

Google

Taipei City, Taiwan (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
SideFX Software - Senior Compositing Software Developer/Technical Director

SideFX Software

Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Rivos - Silicon Logic Formal Verification - Full Time

Rivos

Portland, Oregon, United States (Hybrid)
6 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Nintendo - Senior Director, HR Business Partners

Nintendo

Redmond, Washington, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Rebellion - Design Director

Rebellion

Oxford, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Google - Senior Technical Program Manager II, Global Network Technology

Google

Sunnyvale, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
New York Times - Editor, Hard Fork

New York Times

New York, New York, United States (Hybrid)
1 Day ago
PwC - IN-Associate _Business Analyst _Citizen Services _Advisory _Chennai

PwC

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-Site)
6 Months ago
NVIDIA - Senior Product Manager, ASIC Simulation

NVIDIA

Ra'anana, Center District, Israel (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Microsoft - Senior Strategic Account Executive, Public Sector

Microsoft

Singapore (On-Site)
2 Days ago
PwC - Manager - IFS - Entrepreneurial Private and Business

PwC

Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Insight  Software - Lead - Sourcing

Insight Software

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
5 Days ago
MATTE Projects - Senior Manager, New Business & Growth

MATTE Projects

New York, New York, United States (Hybrid)
16 Hours ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Flying Bark Productions - Compositing Technical Assistant

Flying Bark Productions

New South Wales, Australia (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Trackman - Sales Representative, NSW, SA & ACT

Trackman

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Easygo - SEO Coordinator

Easygo

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Canva - Machine Learning Engineer Lead - User Voice

Canva

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Remote)
3 Weeks ago
Canva - Design AI - ML Engineering Manager

Canva

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Remote)
1 Month ago
Canva - Senior Frontend Engineer - Page Load team

Canva

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Remote)
5 Months ago
Telastra - Telstra Retail: Part Time Customer Service & Sales Consultant

Telastra

Ballina, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
20 Hours ago
Netflix - Content Manager, ANZ

Netflix

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Telastra - Telstra Retail: Part Time Customer Service & Sales Consultant INVERELL

Telastra

Inverell, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
20 Hours ago
VGW - Graphic Designer

VGW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
1 Day ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Research & Development Jobs

NVIDIA - Manager, Systems Software

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Rivos - SOC Physical Design - Full time

Rivos

Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan (Hybrid)
6 Months ago
Krafton  - Vulnerability Diagnosis Engineer

Krafton

Seoul, South Korea (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Riot Games - Principal Software Engineer, Gameplay Networking SME

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
ByteDance - Software Engineer in Machine Learning Systems

ByteDance

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
6 Months ago
NVIDIA - Senior Post-Silicon Characterization Engineer

NVIDIA

Yokne'am Illit, North District, Israel (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Google - Staff Software Engineer Technical Lead, Storage Transfer Appliances

Google

Sunnyvale, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
NVIDIA - Senior ASIC Engineer

NVIDIA

Yokne'am Illit, North District, Israel (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Tesla - Student Software Developer - Vision/Image Processing

Tesla

Prüm, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (On-Site)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Pioneering the online social gaming experience. 


We are a fast-growing technology company and creator of market-leading online social games.  


Our business is innovative and is setting new standards in the online social games market. Our success comes from hiring amazing people who are challenging the status quo by testing, pioneering and pushing the boundaries. 


For over a decade, VGW has developed popular games that provide our many players entertainment with a thrill. 


We understand the importance of providing games and content that capture our customers’ imagination while building a reputation of trust and security, working alongside the biggest marketing and payment partners across the globe. 


VGW exists to provide our players with the ultimate entertainment experience.


To ensure we maintain a safe and respectful online community, we have developed house rules for our LinkedIn page: https://www.vgw.co/social-media-policy/

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania (On-Site)

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)

Perth, Western Australia, Australia (Hybrid)

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Hybrid)

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by VGW

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug