Researcher

2K•Montreal, QC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

2K Games is an international video game company founded in 2005, publishing titles developed by some of the world's most influential development studios. Our studios, responsible for developing 2K's world-class game portfolio across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios. Our title portfolio is expanding through our global strategic plan and the creation and acquisition of innovative studios whose content continues to inspire millions of players worldwide! 2K publishes titles in the most popular game genres: sports games, shooters, role-playing, action, strategy, as well as casual and family games. Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers, and doers forms the professional editorial backbone of our growing library of critically acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, BioShock, Borderlands, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, WWE 2K, and XCOM. At 2K, we are proud to create an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our team members to come as they are and to push themselves! We encourage diversity and inclusion and want our candidate community to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified individuals to explore our international opportunities. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California, and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Requirements

A history of conducting User Experience (UX) and Usability Research.
An understanding of mixed-research methods, frameworks and processes.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Experience using Microsoft Excel/Powerpoint/Word or Google Sheets/Slides/Docs.
Ability to summarize, analyze, and communicate large amounts of written feedback and qualitative data, and derive insights and recommendations.
Ability to work on multiple projects and/or objectives simultaneously.
Passion for video games and gaming.
BA/BS or equivalent experience in Cognitive Science, Experimental/Cognitive Psychology, or related field.
2+ years of UX or other social science research experience.
Experience with survey software (e.g. Qualtrics, Alchemer) and qualitative analysis tools.
Proficiency with PC hardware and current-generation game consoles.
Strong emotional intelligence with a demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams through the product lifecycle.
Eagerness to learn and connect the dots between various disciplines and methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in accessibility, inclusion, and/or representation in games.
Travel, both domestic and international, may be needed.

Responsibilities

Conduct video game playtests in a lab or remote setting.
Create and implement research plans, study designs, briefs, and other tactical components critical to UX games research.
Analyze and summarize player survey and/or verbal feedback and other qualitative playtest data.
Collaborate with other members of the Research & Insights, Data Science, Community and QA teams to gain a complete understanding of player behavior.
Author research reports for a variety of partner audiences.
Support maintenance of research repositories and dashboards.
Build and develop relationships with development studios and publishing partners.
Become deeply familiar with mechanics and features of in-development game titles.
Conduct competitive analyses and design teardowns.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
14 paid holidays per calendar year
paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program
up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
paid parental and compassionate leave
wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
family planning support through Maven
commuter benefits
reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
bonus and/or equity awards
eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program