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8Bit - Games Industry Recruitment; France; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading recruitment firm in gaming seeks a research leader to build and manage their player insights function. This role involves leading research methodologies and overseeing a team to shape product outcomes in a dynamic, remote environment. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in game user research and possess strong leadership skills.

Prestations

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Provided equipment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in game user research or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with both qualitative and quantitative research.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.

Responsabilités

• Build and lead the game user research function.
• Conduct and oversee qualitative and quantitative research.
• Lead, coach, and grow the internal research team.

Connaissances

Game user research expertise

Understanding of player behavior

Qualitative research methods

Quantitative research methods

Leadership in research teams

Proactive and organized

Description du poste

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Our client is seeking a research leader to build, scale, and own their player insights function. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of game studios, players, and technology, where your expertise will directly shape product and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the end-to-end game user research function (frameworks, methodologies, team structure)
• Conduct and oversee qualitative and quantitative research (surveys, playtests, interviews, usability studies)
• Lead, coach, and grow the internal research team, defining standards and nurturing talent
• Collaborate with Sales and BD teams on pre-sales research conversations and proposals
• Partner with product, design, and engineering teams to embed research across the development lifecycle

Requirements

• 5+ years in game user research or related roles
• Strong knowledge of player behavior, user psychology, and game development processes
• Hands-on experience with both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience
• Organized, proactive, and thrives in a remote, fast-paced environment

What they offer

• Fully remote work with flexible hours
• All necessary equipment is provided to ensure success in the role
• Be part of a forward-thinking company at the intersection of gaming, research, and innovation

About

Our client is a pioneering gaming technology company focused on enabling Growth for Games and Rewards for Gamers. It helps game studios scale through playtesting, user acquisition, and retention tools while providing gamers with rewarding opportunities.

Size of the studio: 50 people

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Computer Games

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