Staff Researcher Player Research Insights
Staff Researcher Player Research Insights
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$ 114000 - 175000
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Job Description
Who We Are
2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of TakeTwo Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). 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 2Ks portfolio of worldclass games across multiple platforms include Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Cloud Chamber 31st Union HB Studios and 2K SportsLab. 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 todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action roleplaying strategy casual and family entertainment.
Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of 2Ks portfolio currently includes several AAA sports and entertainment brands including global powerhouse NBA 2K renowned BioShock Borderlands Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization and XCOM brands; popular WWE 2K and WWE SuperCard franchises TopSpin 2K25 as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR 2K
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 encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions even if they dont meet every requirement for the role. If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply!
What We Need
2K is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Researcher to join the Consumer 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 based on primary and secondary research and data analysis.
The successful candidate will have a consistent track record of designing and executing primary research working crossfunctionally and advising key decisions around marketing product and commercial strategy and tactics.
What You Will Do
Identify design and complete qualitative and quantitative market research studies
Use a variety of 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
Serve as a trusted advisor to key internal partners across teams; 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
Present research findings and recommendations to senior teams in a clear and compelling manner
Collaborate closely with partner organizations including User Research (UXR) and Data Science
Be responsible for the overarching Learning Agenda for your franchise(s) and/or Business Units (BUs)
Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit
6 years of experience in market research or consumer insights either clientside 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
Eagerness to learn and for selfimprovement across hard and soft skills
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
Bonus Points
Experience in the Entertainment and/or Games industry; Passion for video games
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.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing only use 2K accounts.
The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $114000 and $175000 per Year. However base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as jobrelated knowledge skills experience and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a bonus and/or equity awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an atwill position and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
