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Cypress HCM

UX Researcher

Mountain View, CA · On-site

UX Researcher We are looking for a UX Researcher II who will be responsible for joining a cross-disciplinary team of product managers, designers, user researchers, writers, and software engineers to ...

INSPYR Solutions

UX Researcher

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$85/hr

Title: UX Researcher Location: Remote US Duration: 6 months Compensation: 60 - $85 /hr Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S. About the Role The role is for a UX ...

INSPYR Solutions

UX Researcher

Redmond, WA · On-site

ABOUT THIS FEATURED OPPORTUNITY The Quantitative UX Researcher will possess expertise in the development, management, and analysis of large-scale tracking surveys. A Bachelor's degree with a minimum ...

INSPYR Solutions

UX Researcher

Burlingame, CA · On-site

Title: UX Researcher Location: Burlingame, CA (first choice) Seattle, WA (second option) Duration: 12 months Compensation: 50-80/hr Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in ...

Apidel Technologies

UX Researcher

Radnor, PA

Ideal Candidate 02 years of experience in UX research, research operations, or related field (internships, academic projects, or transferable experience welcome). Familiarity with basic qualitative ...

Slingshot Aerospace

UX Researcher

What You'll Be Launching We're looking for a UX Researcher who thrives in complex problem spaces and cares deeply about creating seamless, effective, and meaningful experiences for users in high ...

INSPYR Solutions

UX Researcher

Burlingame, CA · On-site

Title: UX Researcher Location: Burlingame, CA (first choice) Seattle, WA (second option) Duration: 12 months Compensation: 50-80/hr Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in ...

DAT

UX Researcher

Denver, CO · On-site

Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and the Head of UX to integrate research into the product development process from discovery through delivery. * Build strong relationships with ...

Photon

UX Researcher | Texas

Irving, TX · On-site

The UX Researcher will be an integral part of the research and design process across several digital products and concepts. You will work collaboratively with UX Research Team, UX/UI Design Teams ...

Photon

UX Researcher | Texas

Irving, TX · On-site

The UX Researcher will be an integral part of the research and design process across several digital products and concepts. You will work collaboratively with UX Research Team, UX/UI Design Teams ...

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How much do game user experience researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for game user experience researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Game User Experience Researcher job?

A Game User Experience (UX) Researcher studies how players interact with games to improve usability, engagement, and overall experience. They use methods like playtesting, surveys, interviews, and data analysis to understand player behaviors and preferences. Their insights help developers refine game mechanics, UI design, and difficulty balance. By focusing on player needs, they ensure games are enjoyable, accessible, and intuitive.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Game User Experience Researcher position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game User Experience Researcher, you need a strong background in user research methodologies, psychology, human-computer interaction, and often a relevant degree such as in cognitive science or UX design. Familiarity with data analysis tools, usability testing software, and sometimes certifications in UX research or game development are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and empathy help you translate player feedback into actionable insights and collaborate effectively with design teams. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure games are engaging, accessible, and enjoyable for diverse audiences.

What are some common day-to-day tasks for a Game User Experience Researcher?

As a Game User Experience Researcher, your daily tasks often include planning and conducting user playtests, analyzing player feedback and behavior, and creating detailed reports that inform game design decisions. You may also develop surveys, run interviews or focus groups, and work closely with designers, developers, and product managers to identify areas for improvement. Regular collaboration with cross-functional teams ensures that the end user’s perspective is integrated throughout the game development process. This role offers variety and continuous learning opportunities as you help shape player experiences from concept through to release.

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UX Researcher

UX Researcher

Artech Information System LLC

Pasadena, CA

Contractor

Posted 23 days ago

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Company Description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

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Job Role: UX Researcher

Job Location: Pasadena, CA

Duration: 12+ months (might convert to FTE)

Job Description:

Researches the user requirements and process flow of the websites.

The User Experience Researcher will be primarily responsible for designing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting on user-centered design research and usability testing for the website, including identification of user needs and goals, task and workflow modeling, ethnography and persona development as well as rapid iterative usability testing, and more formal, in-depth testing.

A successful User Experience Researcher must be able to work with minimal supervision on multiple concurrent projects.

Conduct usability research both online and in the field and provide recommendations for improvement.

Serve as a member of a team that acts as a 'repository' of research-based usability knowledge.

Work with project business representatives and team members to test business requirements using heuristic/qualitative methods.

Determine user needs by conducting task-focused analyses.

Work with graphic designers to test proposed look & feel initiatives.

Coordinate, conduct and moderate usability tests and prepare written analysis.

Understand how ethnography and personas influence and form the basis of in-depth user requirements and iterative product creations and the evaluation of those design solutions.

Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following research methods: in-field research, HCI (human-computer interaction), usability testing, participatory design, in-production a/b testing, expert evaluation, or web data analytics (conversion analysis)

Familiarity with quantitatively driven testing practices and a/b testing tools such as Adobe Target, Adobe Analytics or Google Analytics.

Required Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years leading and conducting user research studies

Preferred Experience: 4+ years leading and conducting user research studies in interactive/digital marketing, testing and influencing user experience on consumer-facing, heavy transactional products within a large organization

Required Education: Bachelors or advanced certification along with practical business experience in user research testing and data analysis

Top 3-5 Daily Responsibilities:

Conduct usability research both in-lab, online and in the field and provide recommendations for improvement.

Serve as a member of a team that acts as a 'repository' of research-based usability knowledge.

Work with project business representatives and team members to test business requirements using heuristic/qualitative methods.

Top 3-5 Required Skills:

Ability to combine quantitative metrics and qualitative feedback into actionable improvements

Coordinate, conduct and moderate usability tests and prepare written analysis.

Additional Information

For more information, Please contact

Shubham Rastogi

(973) 967-3439

Shubham.rastogi(at)artechinfo.com

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About Artech

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Artech is a leading IT staffing and consulting company based in Morristown, NJ, US. Since its foundation in 1992, Artech has mastered in complementing human expertise with technology and business acumen to produce world-class staffing solutions. The company caters to diverse industry sectors, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunication, energy and utilities, supply chain, and retail. It provides IT consulting, project management, professional and staff augmentation, and managed staffing services. Artech's mission is to provide exceptional IT staffing services to its clients by comprehending their business needs and then crafting a customized staffing strategy. Its notable achievement includes being recognized as one of the largest IT staffing companies in the U.S, according to Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Morristown, NJ, US

Year founded

1992

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