Design and conduct independent research using a variety of qualitative research methods, including but not limited to: interviews, surveys, diary studies, etc.
Collaborate cross-functionally (design, engineering, and product management) and cross-team to ensure teams make user-centric, data-driven decisions.
Deliver high quality research plans and reports that are easily understandable and framed around insights.
Independently prioritize work while managing stakeholder relationships and expectations across a range of work streams on a range of trajectories and velocities.
Advocate research findings and insights to various audiences through written reports and verbal presentations.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science,
Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, related field, or equivalent
practical experience.
4 years of experience in an applied research setting (e.g., product or academic), or similar.
Experience with research methods (e.g., usability, studies, contextual inquires, 1:1 interviews, unmoderated research studies).
Experience collaborating with Engineers, Content Strategists, and Product Managers throughout the UX process.
Preferred qualifications:
Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.
3 years of experience working with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
2 years of experience conducting UX research on products, managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.
Ability to independently scope, execute, analyze, synthesize both qualitative and large-scale quantitative studies.
Experience in games related research is a bonus.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, with excellent communication, and collaboration skills.
