Senior Researcher

About the role

2K is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Researcher to join the Research & Insights team. You will play a critical role in bringing the voice of the player to the forefront of the organization, providing player insights and recommendations that inform every phase of development - from game concept through launch.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to holistic research strategy for 2K’s portfolio of core franchises
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships, own methodological rigor and deliver product impact
• Build and cultivate relationships with diverse groups, from the more analytically minded to more creative professionals, and teams with varying levels of experience working with insights professionals
• Identify, design, and complete qualitative and quantitative consumer insights and/or user research studies
• Use innovative research methods to uncover deep insights into current and prospective players, helping us understand their needs, behaviors, and motivations
• Hire and manage 3rd party research vendors to ensure a high quality of work
• Integrate insights from multiple studies and sources into a cohesive narrative with clear implications and recommendations
• Present research findings and recommendations to senior teams in a clear and compelling manner
• Collaborate closely with partner organizations including User Research (UXR), Data Science, Business Strategy and Community

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 (not research for the sake of it)
• Experience personally conducting qualitative and/or quantitative primary research (meaning you did the research as opposed to managing a vendor / 3rd party who did it)
• 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), 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

Qualifications

• Graduate degree (MA, PhD or other advanced degree) in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Cognitive Science, or a related field.
• Expertise in accessibility, inclusion, and representation in games
• Experience working in a global, enterprise-scale organization and/or in a client-facing or B2B role, with a customer service mentality
• Exceptional emotional intelligence with a demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams through the product lifecycle
• Eagerness to learn and connect the dots between consumer insights and UX

Skills

• Strong analytical and statistical skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Independent thinking
• Ability to travel

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
• 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