User Experience Researcher

$135,034 - $177,029/Yr

Bee Talent Solutions - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

About the position

The Researcher II position is a contract role within a global leader in video game development, publishing, and esports innovation. This role is part of the Insights discipline, which includes researchers, analysts, data scientists, and strategists. The primary focus is to conduct user experience research that informs product features and systems, ensuring that player needs and behaviors are effectively represented in the development process. The position emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to execute studies and analyses that guide strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to craft a resonant experience on multiple platforms (PC/console)
• Design and execute surveys and player labs to generate authentic, applicable feedback
• Leverage storytelling skills to effectively share results with designers, producers, and engineers
• Collaborate with analysts and data scientists to construct holistic, multi-modal analyses

Requirements

• BA or BS in the social sciences, marketing or a related discipline
• 4+ years of experience in user experience research, behavioral or cognitive research, or market research
• Professional experience in survey craft and player lab design
• Previous research experience on PC or console games

Nice-to-haves

• Experience conducting market research or collaborating with market research vendors
• Experience in product design or business strategy for consumer-facing products
• Advanced capability in analysis software (SPSS, R, Excel, etc.)

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $64.92 to $85.11