Our Fortune 500 client is seeking a UX Researcher for their Game/App development! This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of consumer VR research, contributing to the development of groundbreaking gaming and app experiences. You’ll be a key player in shaping the future of user engagement in immersive virtual environments.User Experience Researcher (UXR) - Game/App DevelopmentBurlingame, CA12 month contract with likely extension$50-$55/hourWe are seeking a User Experience Researcher (UXR) to join our clients team and work directly with game and app development teams. You will turn their needs and goals into actionable research plans to enhance the user journey and optimize consumer engagement. This role will focus on leading playtests and usability studies, alongside managing end-to-end survey research. You will gather insights that will drive the development of immersive gaming and app experiences, helping us to understand and meet consumer needs in the rapidly evolving VR space.Key Responsibilities
Lead Playtests & Usability Testing :
Develop and execute research plans to assess usability and user experience for apps and games.
Work with recruiting teams to identify suitable participants, moderate sessions, and deliver actionable findings.
Survey Management :
Design and program surveys using Meta’s internal tools or Qualtrics, source potential respondents using SQL, and analyze survey data using tools like R or SPSS.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to synthesize and present research insights.
Data Analysis & Reporting :
Turn qualitative and quantitative data into clear, actionable insights to inform product decisions.
Present research findings to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and relevance to the development teams.
Stakeholder Collaboration :
Engage with a diverse set of stakeholders, including external development teams, to ensure research objectives align with project goals.
Top 3 Non-Negotiable Skills
Proven experience moderating user research sessions and usability tests.
Ability to translate both qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights.
Strong collaboration skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Preferred/Bonus Skills
Experience in video game user research, particularly in the VR space.
Expertise in survey writing and management.
Background in the entertainment, media, or music publishing industries.
Knowledge of the research agency landscape, especially those focused on entertainment and media.
Familiarity with app development research or VR user research.
Passion for video games and/or VR is a plus.
Experience with data analysis and modeling in R or SPSS.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related fields is required.
5+ years of user research experience can be considered in place of a degree.
If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson WellsManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
