Junior Game Researcher

Techland, a leading Polish video game company with over 30 years of experience, is seeking a Junior Game Researcher for its Wrocław studio. This full-time role involves conducting comprehensive market, competitor, and thematic research, sourcing creative inspirations from various media, and translating stakeholder needs into actionable insights. The successful candidate will propose research methodologies, collect and organize data, and collaborate closely with all departments to ensure alignment and effective knowledge sharing, contributing to unforgettable gaming experiences.

Must Have

• Ability to run diverse research processes (desk, market, benchmark, thematic) with strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods
• Deep, practical understanding of video games from both a player and developer perspective, with strong knowledge of game mechanics, systems, and design principles
• Knowledge of the gamedev industry, including key studios, market trends, major releases, and emerging consumer patterns
• Excellent understanding of broader entertainment trends and ability to connect pop-culture shifts to their impact on games and player behaviour
• Ability to source relevant data and translate it into clear, concise, stakeholder-ready insights
• Capability to tailor research outputs to different groups
• Advanced English proficiency
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of autonomy, reliability, effective time management, strong problem-solving skills, and proactive mindset
• Strong commitment to continuously expanding knowledge, driven by genuine curiosity and passion
• Strong questioning and problem-framing skills, attention to detail, and ability to present findings clearly
• High level of flexibility and ability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities

Good to Have

• Experience with conducting research (whether through academic work, research projects, professional or personal assignments)
• Ability to use video recording and editing tools (gameplay capture, basic editing, assembling visual breakdowns)
• Working knowledge of tools for preparing visual materials (comparisons, diagrams, moodboards, presentations)

Perks & Benefits

• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• Pro-health campaigns
• Gifts for different occasions
• Outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals
• Flexible working hours
• No dress code
• Full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner
• Constant stream of company newsletters, PR & project updates
• Dedicated development budget for each employee
• Extra two paid days for training and CSR
• Stable career paths
• Extensive internal and external training
• Financing of English and Polish language classes
• State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Gym (Wrocław office)
• Free car park (Warsaw limited amount of space)

Company Description

Techland is one of the biggest video game companies in Poland, with over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry. From our studios in Wrocław and Warsaw, we’ve built an international team of more than 500 talented professionals, all dedicated to pushing the boundaries of game development.

We’re known for creating iconic franchises like Call of Juarez and the zombie genre-defining Dying Light, which has been played by over 45 million players worldwide. With a focus on open-world action, storytelling, and community engagement, we’re committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to our players.

We’re constantly striving to improve, innovate, and take on new challenges. With ambitious plans for the future, we’re looking for passionate people to be part of this exciting journey.

Job Description

• Conducting market, competitor, and thematic research to support the needs of various teams, while sourcing creative references and inspirations from games, film, media, and broader cultural trends.
• Identifying stakeholder needs and translating them into research objectives, long-term research roadmaps, and actionable insights.
• Proposing research methodologies by selecting tools, preparing analytical frameworks, defining research questions, and building structured investigation plans.
• Collecting, evaluating, and organizing data and supplementary materials (screenshots, diagrams, reference boards) from multiple sources, and producing clear, visually engaging reports, presentations, dashboards, and concise summaries.
• Collaborating closely with all departments throughout the research process to ensure alignment and effective knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Ability to run diverse research processes (desk, market, benchmark, thematic) with a strong understanding of both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Deep, practical understanding of video games from both a player and developer perspective, with strong knowledge of game mechanics, systems, and design principles across a wide range of genres.
• Knowledge of the gamedev industry, including awareness of key studios, market trends, major releases, and emerging consumer patterns, paired with a proactive approach to monitoring innovations and shifts in player behaviour.
• Excellent understanding of broader entertainment trends and the ability to connect pop-culture shifts to their potential impact on games and player behaviour.
• Ability to source relevant data and translate it into clear, concise, stakeholder-ready insights.
• Capability to tailor research outputs to different groups - from leadership summaries to in-depth materials for production teams.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Interpersonal skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships across teams and seniority levels.
• A high level of autonomy, reliability, and effective time management, combined with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset that drives you to take initiative.
• A strong commitment to continuously expanding your knowledge, driven by genuine curiosity and passion for the field - someone who naturally seeks to learn, explore, and deepen their expertise.
• Strong questioning and problem-framing skills that help uncover real needs and translate them into research goals, paired with strong attention to detail and the ability to present findings in a clear, accessible, and visually coherent way.
• A high level of flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities, working effectively with whatever tasks or challenges arise.

Nice to have:

• Experience with conducting research (whether through academic work, research projects, professional or personal assignments).
• Ability to use video recording and editing tools (gameplay capture, basic editing, assembling visual breakdowns).
• Working knowledge of tools for preparing visual materials (comparisons, diagrams, moodboards, presentations).

Additional Information

What we offer:

• A wide array of benefits: private medical care, life insurance, pro-health campaigns, gifts for different occasions.
• An outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals, with flexible working hours, no dress code, and full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner.
• A constant stream of company newsletters, PR & project updates so you will always be in the know.
• Many opportunities for personal development: a dedicated development budget for each employee, extra two paid days for training and CSR, stable career paths, extensive internal and external training, and financing of English and Polish language classes.
• State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones, a fully equipped kitchen, a gym (Wrocław office), and a free car park (Warsaw limited amount of space).

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