Researcher II

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.