User Experience Research Assistant (Temporary)

Who We Are

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). 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 responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s 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 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K, renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

What We Need

The User Experience Research (UXR) group at 2K (embedded at Gearbox) employs an array of methodologies to give developers the feedback and tools to make better games. We are a team of passionate, diverse gamers who know, analyze, and play not just our games, but all games to identify trends and to go beyond the numbers to provide insight and recommendations with our research.

We are looking for a temporary User Experience Research (UXR) Assistant to help conduct and moderate playtests in our Frisco, TX research lab. This role involves working closely with research participants and other members of the UXR team. Primary responsibilities include moderating playtests, observing participant behavior, helping to conduct player interviews and group discussions, and analyzing survey feedback and other qualitative data.

We are anticipating this assignment to last approximately 6 months.

If you have knowledge of or interest in video games and want to help conduct impact research that informs game development, then this position might be for you!

What You Will Do

Work with UX Researchers to help conduct and moderate PC and console playtests
Communicate instructions and provide assistance to participants
Observe and take notes regarding participant behavior via live and recorded video
Assist with player interviews and group discussions
Analyze and summarize player survey and verbal feedback and other qualitative playtest data
Contribute to research reports
Become familiar with mechanics and features of in-development game titles

What Will Make You A Great Fit

Passion for video games and gaming required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience using Microsoft Excel/Powerpoint/Word or Google Sheets/Slides/Docs
Ability to summarize, analyze, and communicate large amounts of written feedback and qualitative data
Ability to work on multiple projects and/or objectives simultaneously

Bonus Points

BA/BS in Cognitive Science, Experimental/Cognitive Psychology, or related field
Experience with survey (e.g. Qualtrics, Survey Monkey) and qualitative analysis tools
UX or other social science research experience
Proficiency with PC hardware and current-generation game consoles
Experience using game streaming software

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

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Qualifications

Passion for video games and gaming required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience using Microsoft Excel/Powerpoint/Word or Google Sheets/Slides/Docs
Ability to summarize, analyze, and communicate large amounts of written feedback and qualitative data
Ability to work on multiple projects and/or objectives simultaneously
BA/BS in Cognitive Science, Experimental/Cognitive Psychology, or related field
Experience with survey (e.g. Qualtrics, Survey Monkey) and qualitative analysis tools
UX or other social science research experience
Proficiency with PC hardware and current-generation game consoles
Experience using game streaming software

Responsibilities

This role involves working closely with research participants and other members of the UXR team
Primary responsibilities include moderating playtests, observing participant behavior, helping to conduct player interviews and group discussions, and analyzing survey feedback and other qualitative data
We are anticipating this assignment to last approximately 6 months
Work with UX Researchers to help conduct and moderate PC and console playtests
Communicate instructions and provide assistance to participants
Observe and take notes regarding participant behavior via live and recorded video
Assist with player interviews and group discussions
Analyze and summarize player survey and verbal feedback and other qualitative playtest data
Contribute to research reports
Become familiar with mechanics and features of in-development game titles

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