Researcher II

2 Months ago • 4 Years + • Product Design • UI/UX Design • Undisclosed

About the job

Job Description

Onward Search is seeking a Researcher II for a video game studio in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves crafting exceptional player experiences on PC and console platforms. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing surveys and player labs, leveraging storytelling skills to communicate research findings, collaborating on multi-modal analyses, and translating findings into actionable recommendations for product and design decisions. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in UX research, behavioral/cognitive research, or market research within the gaming industry, with proven experience designing and executing surveys and player lab studies specifically related to PC or console games.
Must have:
  • 4+ years UX research experience in gaming
  • Survey & player lab design & execution
  • Data analysis & insightful recommendations
  • Excellent communication & storytelling skills
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Good to have:
  • Market research experience
  • Product design or strategy experience
  • Proficiency in SPSS, R, Excel
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • 401k program

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.

Employer Details:

  • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
  • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
  • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
  • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.
View Full Job Description

Add your resume

80%

Upload your resume, increase your shortlisting chances by 80%

About The Company

Addison, Texas, United States (Hybrid)

Wilmington, Delaware, United States (On-Site)

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)

Irvine, California, United States (Remote)

Mountain View, California, United States (Remote)

Mountain View, California, United States (Remote)

Santa Monica, California, United States (Hybrid)

Needham, Massachusetts, United States (Remote)

Rochester, Minnesota, United States (Remote)

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Onward Search

Similar Jobs

WebFX - Jr. Digital Public Relations Specialist

WebFX, United States (On-Site)

Samsung Semiconductor - Director, Workplace Solutions Group

Samsung Semiconductor, United States (On-Site)

PwC - Threat Response Analyst

PwC, Czechia (On-Site)

Trek - Customer Care Technical Guide

Trek, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Entrata - Senior Manager, Product Design

Entrata, India (Hybrid)

Duolingo - Director of Product Management

Duolingo, United States (On-Site)

Paypal - Lead Backend Engineer

Paypal, India (Hybrid)

Volley - Software Engineer, TV Games

Volley, United States (Hybrid)

CleverTap - Manager - Product Design

CleverTap, India (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Penumbra - Event Operations Coordinator

Penumbra, United States (On-Site)

GameDuell - Senior Product Manager - Games

GameDuell, Germany (Hybrid)

CloudHire - Industry Head

CloudHire, United States (On-Site)

Assystems - Ingénieur Commercial - Alternance H/F

Assystems, France (On-Site)

Netflix - Content Accountant - Games & Localization

Netflix, United States (On-Site)

NinjaVan - Pricing Team Leader (FMCG)

NinjaVan, Vietnam (On-Site)

Ciklum - Senior Android Developer

Ciklum, India (Hybrid)

Forescout Technologies  Inc  - Accountant

Forescout Technologies Inc , India (On-Site)

SSC Technologies - Director, Client Financial Reporting

SSC Technologies, United States (Hybrid)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Los Angeles, California, United States

Life church - IT Hardware Support Engineer

Life church, United States (On-Site)

The Walt Disney Company - Network Operations II

The Walt Disney Company, United States (On-Site)

Egnyte - Team Lead Marketing Analyst

Egnyte, United States (On-Site)

The Walt Disney Company - Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company, United States (On-Site)

Impact Theory - Senior Game Programmer

Impact Theory, United States (On-Site)

Ziff Davis - Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Ziff Davis, United States (Hybrid)

Warner Bros Discovery - Project Manager

Warner Bros Discovery, United States (On-Site)

Twitch - Senior Privacy Manager

Twitch, United States (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Product Design Jobs

CloudHire - Product Designer

CloudHire, Mexico (Hybrid)

The Walt Disney Company - Lead Product Designer - Sports Design (ESPN)

The Walt Disney Company, United States (On-Site)

PublicisGroupe - UI Designer

PublicisGroupe, Italy (On-Site)

In The Pocket - PRODUCT DESIGNER (VISUAL + INTERACTION)

In The Pocket, Belgium (On-Site)

Voodoo - Product Designer - Wizz

Voodoo, France (Hybrid)

Paypal - Senior Manager, UX Research

Paypal, United States (Hybrid)

Thinkproject - UI & VISUAL DESIGNER (M/F/D)

Thinkproject, India (Hybrid)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded