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 are responsible for developing 2Ks portfolio of world-class games across multiple technologies including Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Cloud Chamber and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is growing 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 role-playing strategy casual and family entertainment.
Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers 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 Meiers Civilization WWE 2K and XCOM.
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2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
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 cross-functionally and advising key decisions around marketing product and commercial strategy and tactics.
Lead consumer insights strategy for 2Ks portfolio of core franchises
Contribute to the research & insights teams research excellence pillar with a focus on strong cross-functional partnerships methodological rigor and product impact
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
Be responsible for the overarching Learning Agenda for your franchise(s) and/or Business Units (BUs)
Identify design and complete qualitative and quantitative market 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) and Data Science
6 years of experience in 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
Eagerness to learn and for self-improvement across hard and soft skills
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
Experience in the Entertainment and/or Games industry; Passion for video games
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2K publishes titles in today's most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment.