Who We Are
Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.
Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, problem solvers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, and XCOM.
At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
Who We Are Looking For
We seek a highly skilled and experienced User Researcher to join our dedicated team in developing and refining data-driven, test-based approaches to drive product and marketing strategy for the 2K. This involves partnering with studios to learn their needs and applying various research methods, including playtesting, usability testing, concept testing, telemetric analysis, surveys, and more.
What You Will Do
● Deeply collaborate with various teams in both publishing and development to help tailor studies to the unique needs of each game team
● Plan and implement research studies at moments of significant impact
● Clearly and concisely deliver findings to all relevant partners, including developers and production
● Collaborate with external vendors to offer additional services
● Develop creative solutions to overcome roadblocks and develop a testing schedule that provides data early enough to make meaningful changes
What We Think Will Be A Good Fit
● 4+ years of demonstrated ability in data mining & analytics with very large, sophisticated and multi-dimensional data sets.
● Proven track record in user experience research and/or usability testing
● Deep understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
● Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including moderation
● Ability to analyze and visualize quantitative data and transform it into actionable insights
● Proven experience with partner management
● Strong comprehension of multiplayer live service shooter games
● SPSS, Salesforce, and Tableau experience a plus
● Independent thinking that can take the initiative and approaches problem solving with an innovative mentality and focus on scalable solutions
● Comfortable with ambiguity and thinking through multiple perspectives with the ability to stay grounded in the face of change
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
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