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Senior Researcher

2K Games
Los Angeles, California, United StatesNovato, California, United StatesMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Posted 2 hours ago
Last seen 2 hours ago
Active
full-time
Research - 2K Publishing
$108,000 - $160,000 per Year

Job Summary

Join 2K's Research & Insights team as a Senior Researcher to champion the player's voice, driving product, marketing, and commercial strategy through impactful qualitative and quantitative research. This hybrid role offers the chance to shape the future of acclaimed game franchises with your expertise and analytical prowess.

About this job

2K is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Researcher to join the Research & Insights team, focusing on bringing the voice of the player to the forefront. This role involves providing player insights and recommendations that inform every phase of development, from game concept through launch. The successful candidate will design and execute primary research, working cross-functionally to advise key decisions around product, marketing, and commercial strategy.

Requirements

- At least 4-6 years of experience in user research, market research or consumer insights, either client-side or at a research agency. - A consistent track record of impact, personally conducting qualitative and/or quantitative primary research. - Strong analytical and statistical skills, with bonus points for experience with quantitative/statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, Q, Python, Tableau). - Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and comfort presenting information in groups or 1:1. - Strong interpersonal skills; able to work with a variety of personalities, skills, geographies, and seniority levels. - Comfortable with ambiguity and change, ability to operate with minimal direction/supervision when needed. - Independent thinking; ability to take direction and gather input from multiple sources, and chart a path with a mix of conviction, humility, and openness to evolution. - Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally. - Graduate degree (MA, PhD or other advanced degree) in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Cognitive Science, or a related field (preferred). - Expertise in accessibility, inclusion, and representation in games (preferred). - Experience working in a global, enterprise-scale organization and/or in a client-facing or B2B role, with a customer service mentality (preferred). - Exceptional emotional intelligence with a demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams through the product lifecycle (preferred). - Eagerness to learn and connect the dots between consumer insights and UX (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. - Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits. - Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment dedicated to promoting equality and personal growth.

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