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Photon

UI/UX Designer | Onshore

Dallas, TX · On-site

User Research & Analysis: Conduct user research to understand customer behaviors, needs, and ... e.g., game-play experience, food and beverage ordering, loyalty program). Develop wireframes ...

Photon

UI/UX Designer | Onshore

Dallas, TX

User Research & Analysis: Conduct user research to understand customer behaviors, needs, and ... e.g., game-play experience, food and beverage ordering, loyalty program). Develop wireframes ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

UI and UX Strategist

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$62K - $141K/yr

You'll work at the intersection of UX research, interaction design, and data visualization ... Experience with Unity and related gaming or realtime engines, as well as spatial UX patterns ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

UI and UX Strategist

Mclean, VA · Hybrid

$62K - $141K/yr

You'll work at the intersection of UX research, interaction design, and data visualization ... Experience with Unity and related gaming or realtime engines, as well as spatial UX patterns ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

UI and UX Strategist

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$62K - $141K/yr

You'll work at the intersection of UX research, interaction design, and data visualization ... Experience with Unity and related gaming or realtime engines, as well as spatial UX patterns ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

UI and UX Strategist

Mclean, VA · Hybrid

$62K - $141K/yr

You'll work at the intersection of UX research, interaction design, and data visualization ... Experience with Unity and related gaming or realtime engines, as well as spatial UX patterns ...

MMI

UX Architect

Charlotte, NC · On-site

... research, personas, design games, etc.) * Ability to evaluate technology alternatives and make ... Mastery-level user experience research and analysis skills with ability to quickly synthesize ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for game user research 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.

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A Game User Research (GUR) job involves studying player behavior, preferences, and experiences to improve game design and usability. Researchers use methods like playtesting, surveys, interviews, and data analysis to identify issues and opportunities for enhancing player enjoyment. They work closely with designers, developers, and producers to ensure games are engaging, accessible, and fun. The goal is to provide data-driven insights that help create more user-friendly and commercially successful games.

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

To thrive in Game User Research, you need strong analytical skills, expertise in research methodologies, and typically a degree in psychology, human-computer interaction, or a related field. Familiarity with usability testing tools, data analysis software (such as SPSS or Excel), and qualitative research platforms is often required. Excellent communication, empathy, and collaborative skills help you convey complex findings and work with multidisciplinary teams. These abilities ensure you can effectively evaluate player experiences and provide actionable insights to improve game design.

What are the typical daily tasks of a Game User Researcher?

Game User Researchers typically split their time between planning and conducting user tests, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and presenting their findings to the development team. On a daily basis, they might design research studies, recruit participants, observe gameplay sessions, and identify usability issues or design opportunities. Collaboration is key, as researchers regularly meet with designers, producers, and other stakeholders to integrate player feedback into ongoing development. The role requires balancing detailed research work with practical communication to influence game improvements effectively.
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UX Designer II (People App, Games)

UX Designer II (People App, Games)

People Inc.

New York, NY • On-site

$65/hr

Contractor

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.
UX Designer II (People App, Games)
I. Assignment Summary Major goals and objectives.
We are looking for a User Experience Designer II to help define and deliver a brand new, intuitive, and engaging casual game experience for one of our most important brands, PEOPLE. In this role you will craft engaging, functional, and elegant experience design solutions based on a deep and empathetic understanding of our user's needs. You will partner closely with our Product and Engineering teams to craft simple, habit-forming game experiences (such as puzzles, word games, and daily challenges) that engage and delight our audience on a daily basis, driving player engagement, retention, and long-term enjoyment. Listening to users and gathering feedback from them will also be super important in this role.
Experience with user research is highly desirable.
This role will also need to partner closely with our editorial staff, and seek out new ways to help them tell the stories that resonate with our audience. You must be collaborative in your approach to internal stakeholders, while simultaneously and vigorously championing the consumer experience.
As a UX Designer II at People Inc you will be responsible for collaborating on user research, translating business requirements into concrete ideas, and refining and iterating on those ideas for delivering to engineering teams. You will design the overall functionality of our products and iterate upon it to ensure a great user experience.
To be successful in this role, we'd expect you to:
  • Thoroughly understand the wants and needs of our users.
  • Create and refine core gameplay mechanics and interaction patterns - designing them as scalable, reusable systems that support multiple titles and cross-game retention and monetization strategies.
  • Translate user needs and business requirements into concrete ideas, wireframes, and mockups.
  • Build interactive prototypes suitable for validating design decisions with users.
  • Apply creative problem solving to the design, processes, and tooling of the system itself.
  • Document design guidelines, share knowledge, and collaborate with the engineering team to ensure products ship on time and as designed.
  • Help lead our efforts to build accessible digital products (A11y and WCAG), building awareness, and accountability across the rest of our product organization.

II. Essential Functions
Weight %
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
60%
User Experience Design
  • Design end-to-end user experiences for casual games, from onboarding flows to daily play.
  • Use business requirements, user stories, and data to produce user flows, wireframes, prototypes, high fidelity mockups, and rigorous user interface specifications
  • Develop features and systems that encourage daily engagement (e.g., streaks, progression, hints, rewards) and long-term player retention.
  • Set clear design standards and reusable templates to ensure a consistent player experience across our games. Establish how games should be updated and measured over time, and ensure designs are easy to adapt for a wide range of players.
  • Prototype game concepts and test new game ideas quickly and iteratively.
  • Create and document rigorous user interface specifications, ensuring the designs are accessible for a wide range of players.

30%
Collaborate with Design and Product teams
  • Partner with UX researchers to validate assumptions, test designs, and understand user data
  • Present design solutions and build consensus among a broad range of stakeholders
  • Participate in and lead brainstorming and critique sessions that foster big-picture thinking while identifying opportunities to raise the bar on the details

10%
Process Management
  • Collaborate with broader UX Team to develop and implement best practices

100%
Assignment Details:
40 hours a week
Start date: ASAP
End date: 6 months with potential to extend
Hourly Rate: $65
Location: NYC or Seattle Office - Hybrid
Skills/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education and experience
  • 4-7 years as a UX Designer for mass-market Web and Mobile products
  • Strong UX and Game Design skills, including user flows, wireframing, game mechanics, and interaction design.
  • User experience skills including user research and usability testing
  • Direct experience developing and shipping casual games (e.g., puzzles, word games, daily challenges) with a focus on player engagement and retention.
  • Experience building interactive prototypes suitable for validating design decisions with users.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong visual design skills, especially visual interface and typography.
  • Familiarity with atomic design methodology and an interest in the challenges that come with building and maintaining design systems
  • Expertise in UX software such as Figma. Basic HTML and CSS skills are a big plus
  • A solid grasp of user-centered design and testing methodologies, subsystems, and usability and accessibility concerns
  • Be excited about collaborating and communicating closely with teams and stakeholders distributed across the country

People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.
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