UX Researcher

1 Week ago • 2 Years + • UI/UX Design

Job Summary

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED seeks a UX Researcher to contribute to their story-driven, open-world RPGs. As a mid-level researcher, you'll design and execute qualitative UX research studies (usability testing, playtesting, interviews), create study protocols and materials, manage research logistics, analyze data, and deliver actionable insights to game teams. Collaboration with senior researchers and game developers is key. Your work directly impacts the player experience in upcoming games. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of UX research experience, including at least 1 year in game user research, strong qualitative research skills, and excellent communication abilities.
Must have:
  • 2+ years UX research experience
  • 1+ year game user research experience
  • Strong qualitative research methods knowledge
  • Data analysis & report writing skills
  • Excellent communication & collaboration
Good to have:
  • MSc/PhD in HCI or related field
  • Advanced statistical methods experience
  • Quantitative UX research methods knowledge
Perks:
  • Flexible working hours
  • Welcome pack
  • Trainings & courses
  • Merch
  • Private medical healthcare
  • Psychological care
  • Multisport card
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Social events
  • Healthy snacks & drinks
  • International environment
  • Sustainable campus
  • Onsite gym
  • Relocation support
  • Paid leave

Job Details

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

We are looking for a UX Researcher to join our team supporting story-driven, open-world RPGs like The Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises. As a mid-level researcher, you will be responsible for designing and executing UX research studies, ensuring that player experience remains central to our development process. Working closely with Senior UX Researchers, you will play a key role in collecting data, analyzing findings, and delivering actionable insights to game teams. Your work will directly shape the next generation of immersive worlds created by CD PROJEKT RED.

If you are passionate about understanding player behavior and using research to inform game design, we encourage you to apply!

Daily responsibilities

  • Design and execute qualitative UX research studies, including usability testing, playtesting, and player interviews.
  • Create study protocols, moderator guides, and research materials needed for study execution.
  • Manage research logistics to ensure smooth execution of studies.
  • Collect and analyze research data, identifying key patterns and actionable insights.
  • Synthesize findings into clear, well-structured reports that can be used by game teams.
  • Maintain effective collaboration and communication throughout the research process.

Qualifications

Must have

  • 2+ years of experience in UX research, user-centered design, or human-computer interaction.
  • 1+ years of experience specifically in games user research (GUR), conducting player-focused studies.
  • Strong knowledge of qualitative research methods, including usability testing, survey design, and behavioral analysis.
  • Ability to independently design, execute, and analyze research studies.
  • Demonstrable skills in data interpretation and report writing, ensuring insights are clear and actionable.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with people from different disciplines. 

Other relevant qualifications

  • Background in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field through previous experience or academic degree.
  • Understanding of game development cycles and familiarity with agile methodologies.
  • Passion for game design and player experience, with a desire to use research to shape engaging and immersive games.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
  • Strong analytical mindset, capable of identifying patterns in player behavior and translating them into meaningful recommendations.

Nice to have
(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)

  • MSc or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field.
  • Experience with advanced statistical methods, telemetry analysis, or biometric-tracking research.
  • Practical understanding of quantitative UX research methods.

Additional Information

Working mode

  • Working primarily from the Warsaw office in a full in-office or hybrid mode.

Perks & Professional Growth

  • Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
  • Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
  • Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Health & Well-being

  • Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
  • Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. 
  • Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

  • Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
  • Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
  • Healthy selections — ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
  • Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

Head office in Warsaw

  • Sustainable campus with an eco ethos — solar panels provide green energy, 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air, electric car charging points, flower meadows, and more green features in the works.
  • An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes.
  • Car and bike parking spaces.
  • A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
  • No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

Relocation support

  • Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered. Who said moving countries needs to be complicated?
  • Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements, helping out with translations if needed, and much more —  we have dedicated teams to help make sure that all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
  • Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
  • Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.

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About The Company

CD PROJEKT RED is home to over 1000 game-making professionals from all over the globe. We speak many different languages, but share one love — video games.


We are creators of The Witcher series of games, including the acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Most recently, we have created Cyberpunk 2077 and its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty.


We are headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, with studios in Cracow and Wroclaw. In North America, we operate in Vancouver and will be opening a new studio in Boston to drive development on the followup to Cyberpunk 2077. 


We’re proud to have a gamer-first approach, a diverse & supportive culture, and a focus on mature, meaningful storytelling that will inspire gamers for years to come.


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