Senior User Experience Researcher

Insomniac Games

. Lead the research process for a AAA title .

Posted 10/27/2026contractBurbank • California • United StatesSenior💰 $80 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AAA Games UX Research, utilizing methodologies such as RITE, A/B testing, and narrative testing to enhance user experience. Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools, with strong communication skills to present findings effectively to stakeholders.

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AAA Games UX Research ExperienceRITE MethodologyA/B TestingSurvey Software ProficiencyUser Experience Advocacy

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Hard Skills

User Experience ResearchData AnalysisSurvey DesignQualitative ResearchQuantitative ResearchStatistical AnalysisProblem SolvingHuman-Computer InteractionPsychologyGame Development

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteQualtricsLookerOmniTableauExcelPower BI

Industry Keywords

Game DevelopmentUser ExperienceInclusive DesignAccessibility FeaturesPlaytesting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the research process for a AAA title
Oversee user experience research on a large-sized project
Collaborate with research, development, and external research teams
Define session formats, research goals, success criteria, survey designs, and comprehensive test plans
Lead RITE, A/B testing, and narrative testing methodologies
Conduct and moderate one-on-one sessions, focus groups, and multi-participant playtests
Present qualitative and quantitative findings through written reports and debrief presentations
Collaborate with analysts to use analytics tools and develop dashboards and visualizations
Identify contributing factors to game system and player-behavior issues
Advocate for inclusive design by testing accessibility features and authentic character portrayals
Recruit external participants through recruitment agencies
Guide and mentor junior team members
Travel to Burbank and San Mateo UX Labs for playtest studies roughly every 1–2 months
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

AAA Games UX Research experience is required
Prior experience working in a game development or publisher studio environment is a strong plus
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to effectively present information to top management and key stakeholders
Capable of solving practical problems and dealing with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization
Emphasis in psychology, human-computer interaction, human factors, or a related field is ideal
Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and survey software such as Qualtrics
Familiarity with Looker, Omni, Tableau, Excel, and Power BI
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Passion for user research and video games
Expected to visit Insomniac Burbank or PlayStation San Mateo offices every 1–2 months

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible remote work arrangement
Background check processing at offer stage