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Game Design or Visual Effects (VFX) Design * 3D Modeling * Animation or Motion Graphics * Prototyping * User Research * Human Centered Design (HCD) / User Centered Design (UCD) * Wireframes * Unity ...

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Naughty Dog

Research Data Analyst

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

Naughty Dog is looking for a Research Data Analyst to join our User Research team and help us better understand how players engage with our games. In this role, you'll work closely with Sony Game ...

Bungie

Marathon UI/UX Director

OR · On-site +1

You will be accountable to the Assistant Game Director while continuing to drive consistent and ... Research. * Managing UI/UX discipline including defining UI/UX roles, performance expectations ...

Acadaca

Senior Shopify UX Strategist

New York, NY · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions ... Virtual happy hours and game nights. * Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.

Naughty Dog

Research Data Analyst

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$51.83 - $64.76/hr

Naughty Dog is looking for a Research Data Analyst to join our User Research team and help us better understand how players engage with our games. In this role, you'll work closely with Sony Game ...

Bungie

Marathon UI/UX Director

$222K - $258K/yr

You will be accountable to the Assistant Game Director while continuing to drive consistent and ... Research. * Managing UI/UX discipline including defining UI/UX roles, performance expectations ...

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How much do game user research jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 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.

What is a game user researcher?

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 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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Game User Research job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,102 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

User Experience Researcher

Chicago, IL • On-site

Strata Decision Technology
Software Development • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Strata Decision Technologyexternal

$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

How you'll make an impact:
Strata is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community. As a UX Researcher, you will work directly with our user experience team to help many of the nation's leading hospitals, universities, and financial institutions make better decisions with their financial, operational, and strategic data so they can care for their communities.
This UX Researcher role is all about working with Product Managers and UX Designers to solve complex problems by uncovering the needs and pain points of our users and turning insights into actionable solutions and product decisions. Some examples of how you'll help:
  • Conduct generative and evaluative research to uncover user needs, behaviors, and motivations, guiding the product team through all stages of product development
  • Be the voice of the user in cross-functional team discussions, advocating for user needs while balancing business objectives and constraints
  • Help foster a user-centric culture by refining unclear questions into clear research opportunities, sharing insights across teams, and ensuring those insights help shape product decisions from discovery through launch

To thrive in this role, you must:
  • Feel comfortable sharing your expertise, offering research advice in group settings, growing into a trusted research partner to your stakeholders and team members.
  • Fearlessly dig into existing research and new research you generate to understand our users' needs
  • Contribute to problem discovery activities, with your design and product manager peers, while learning how to refine ambiguous questions into clearer goals.
  • Do all the research things: Create research plans, coordinate recruitment, talk to our users, share relevant insights with stakeholders, connect insights across studies and teams, with support from senior researchers.
  • Become an expert in our research repository and help maintain it so our product teams have a source of truth to influence their decisions.
  • Ask tough questions, identify assumptions, discuss new ideas, and remain open to opposing viewpoints
  • Actively contribute to the growth and development of the research function
  • Show initiative in end-to-end ownership of research studies, while seeking feedback and guidance from senior team members as you stretch into strategic work.

A Day in the Life:
  • Brainstorm research questions with other research team members
  • Work with your product manager and design partners to uncover where there are gaps in knowledge that you can contribute to
  • Review findings and recommendations with your design partner
  • Geek out over the latest trends in research and actively share your learnings with the team to spark discussion
  • Guide your team through the pros and cons of your research plan and questions along with your decision-making process
  • Try and get the fastest time on the latest NYT Pips game and share in Slack with pride

What we're looking for:
  • Relevant research experience within an agile team; SaaS, finance, or healthcare experience highly preferred, with 2+ years of professional user research experience on product teams
  • Ability to navigate both clear and ambiguous problem spaces, selecting appropriate research methods and adapting approach based on project constraints
  • Ability to synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations that inform product decisions
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize work and independently drive research projects forward
  • A body of past work that showcases strong core research skills including generative research, evaluative research, analysis, and generating actionable insights
  • Experience incorporating quantitative data into research (e.g., product analytics, surveys, or behavioral metrics) to complement qualitative insights
  • Familiarity with product analytics tools (e.g., Pendo or similar) and an interest in leveraging usage data to inform research
  • Interest in incorporating AI tools into research workflows (e.g., synthesis, analysis, or operational efficiency), while maintaining research quality and rigor

Estimated Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000Actual salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skill set and level of experience. This salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Strata also provides discretionary variable pay programs based on role. In addition, Strata provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Strata is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Full-time roles are eligible for an annual bonus based on both individual and company performance. Find out more about Strata benefits here.
Find out more about Strata benefits here.
How we work:Our preferred location for open roles is Chicago, IL. We value in-person connection and regularly host on-campus events to create meaningful opportunities for our team to build relationships and collaborate
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Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you're currently reading this and hesitating to click "Apply" for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Should you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please reach out to careers@stratadecision.com.
Here @ Strata...
Our culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community.
We believe that each of our team member's unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change. Our individual differences are what make us a more forward-thinking organization. We foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Our Core Values:While we celebrate what makes each member of our team unique, our core values are what connect us. They set clear expectations for how we approach our work and how each of us can positively influence the experience of our team and our customers.
  • We connect with positive intent.
  • We are helpful.
  • We own it.
  • We get better every day.
  • We are humble.

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