Senior User Researcher (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior User Researcher (Gamedev): Conducting strategic user research and playtesting for early-stage and live games in the China studio with an accent on complex problem spaces, player experience, and cross-cultural collaboration. Focus on designing and executing diverse research methodologies, mentoring, and influencing game and studio leadership decisions.

Location: Guangzhou, China (onsite)

Company

Riot Games is a leading game developer known for League of Legends, focusing on player-centered game development and innovation.

What you will do

• Drive user research efforts in partnership with production and design teams.
• Lead research on complex, ambiguous problems to shape new games, systems, and features.
• Contribute to China studio strategy and operations as part of the insight team.
• Design and conduct labs, studies, and surveys using novel or complex methodologies.
• Present research findings clearly to game and studio leadership to drive change.
• Mentor other researchers and share expertise.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Guangzhou, China.
• Advanced degree plus 6 years or bachelor's plus 8 years of relevant game research experience.
• Experience with diverse playtest and usability testing paradigms.
• Ability to operate independently and collaborate effectively.
• Fluent in Chinese and English to support cross-cultural collaboration.
• Strong qualitative research and data presentation skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in early-stage game development research.
• Familiarity with audience research and statistical data analysis.
• Experience leading complex projects and managing vendors.
• Strategic collaboration with leadership at multiple organizational levels.