Insomniac Senior User Experience Researcher at Insomniac leads research for a AAA game title using established methodologies. Responsible for delivering qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform development decisions.
Responsibilities
Oversee user experience research on a large-sized project
Collaborate with research and development teams
Surface study status and project changes proactively
Define session format, research goals, success criteria, survey designs, and test plans
Lead advanced research methodologies including RITE, A/B testing, and narrative testing
Conduct and moderate studies including one-on-one sessions, focus groups, and playtests
Present findings to project teams and studio leadership
Collaborate with analysts to develop dashboards and visualizations
Advocate for inclusive design through targeted testing
Collaborate with recruitment agencies for participant sourcing
Guide and mentor junior team members
Qualification
Skills and AbilitiesProficient in readingEmphasis in psychologyMastery of Microsoft Office Suite
Required
Skills and Abilities
Prior experience working in a game development or publisher studio environment is a strong plus. Candidates must be able to adapt quickly to studio-specific communication norms and workflows in a remote-first setting.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to effectively present information to top management and key stakeholders.
Capable of solving practical problems and dealing with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Emphasis in psychology, human-computer interaction, human factors, or a related field is ideal.
Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, and survey software such as Qualtrics.
Familiarity with analytics tools like Looker, Omni, Tableau, Excel, and Power BI.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
