Senior UX Researcher (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior UX Researcher (Gamedev): Owning the UX research direction for story-driven open-world RPGs like The Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises with an accent on translating game vision into actionable research plans and answering critical design questions. Focus on scoping qualitative studies including playtesting and interviews, analyzing player behavior for pain points, and synthesizing insights to iterate toward intended player experiences.

Location: Hybrid (at least 3 days per week in the office) or full-time onsite in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation support available.

Salary: 17 800 - 27 800 PLN gross monthly.

Company

hirify.global creates revolutionary, story-driven RPGs that go straight to the hearts of gamers.

What you will do

• Own stakeholder management and maintain UXR strategy across the development cycle for assigned projects.
• Translate game vision and design intent into research questions, hypotheses, and success criteria.
• Scope, design, and run qualitative UX research studies like playtesting, interviews, focus groups, and surveys.
• Collect, analyze data, and synthesize findings into actionable reports for game teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product managers, game design, and project leadership to validate changes and iterate experiences.
• Guide and mentor junior UXR team members on study execution and outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in UX research.
• 2+ years of experience with games UX research involving stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in qualitative research methodologies: usability testing, playtesting, interviews, focus groups, survey design.
• Proficiency in behavioral and cognitive analysis.
• Demonstrable skills in stakeholder management, research planning, data interpretation, report writing.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Passion for game design and player experience.
• Background in human-computer interaction, psychology, cognitive sciences, or related field.
• Understanding of game development and agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in quantitative research methodologies and/or statistics.
• Experience supporting multiple projects or franchises.

Culture & Benefits

• Private medical healthcare with dental and rehabilitation, life insurance, mental health support.
• Relocation package including flight, apartment, pet/family relocation, Polish lessons.
• 20-26 days paid holiday, paid sick leave, menstrual leave, parental support.
• Trainings, workshops, e-learning; gym, sports card, dog-friendly office.
• Social events, international environment, sustainability initiatives, no dress code.