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
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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