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The Judge Group · 1 day ago

Associate Researcher

The Judge Group is seeking an Associate Researcher to join their Gaming Client's growing team. This role involves supporting qualitative and quantitative research efforts, coordinating logistics for research studies, and ensuring that user feedback is actionable and impactful.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics for research studies, including scheduling, participant communication, and session moderation
Translate research requirements into participant recruiting criteria for upcoming tests
Support setup of test plans and surveys for playtests and user‑testing sessions
Execute research activities written and scoped by lead researchers, including usability tests, expert reviews, and structured playtests
Observe participants, take detailed notes, synthesize observations, and translate feedback into clear, actionable insights
Assist in creating research documentation and digestible reports based on collected data
Manage day‑of session setup, technology checks, participant facilitation, and post‑session cleanup
Lead or support group discussions with players to gather qualitative perspectives

Qualification

User research experienceModerating group discussionsSurvey tools proficiencyGameplay systems knowledgeGame design fundamentalsExperience in video game industryProduction cyclesExperience running playtestsTools like TableauCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 6 months of experience in user research or moderating group discussions
Familiarity with gameplay systems and terminology for modern competitive games
Experience with survey tools such as Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, QuestionPro, etc
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work in‑person at the Los Angeles office as required

Preferred

BA/BS in Psychology, Anthropology, Cognitive Science, Human‑Computer Interaction, Human Factors, or a related field
Experience in the video game industry
Understanding of game design fundamentals
Familiarity with production cycles in game development
Experience running playtests or similar live‑production research efforts
Experience with tools such as Qualtrics, Q, Sawtooth, or Tableau

Company

The Judge Group

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Results through the Power of Experience.

H1B Sponsorship

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2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1997-02-14IPO

Leadership Team

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Charlton Monsanto
Executive Vice President of Integrated Services and Innovation
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