Senior UX Researcher

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior UX Researcher to join our team supporting story-driven, open-world RPGs like The Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises. In this role, you will be responsible for owning the UX research direction for assigned projects, ensuring that player experience remains central to our development process. Working closely with product managers, game design, and project leadership, you will play a key role in translating game vision and design intent into actionable research plans, answering critical design questions throughout development, and delivering insights that help teams iterate toward the intended experience. Your work will directly shape the next generation of immersive worlds created by CD PROJEKT RED.

If you are passionate about understanding player behavior and using research to inform game design at a strategic level, we encourage you to apply!

Daily Responsibilities

• Own stakeholder management for designated projects and maintain a UXR strategy across the development cycle.
• Translate game vision and design intent into research questions, hypotheses, and success criteria that support decision-making.
• Scope, design, and run qualitative UX research studies, including playtesting, player interviews, focus groups, and surveys; selecting methods that match stakeholder needs.
• Create or review study protocols, moderator guides, and research materials needed for study execution.
• Collect and analyze research data, identifying key patterns, player pain points, and actionable insights.
• Synthesize findings into clear, well-structured reports that can be used by game teams and project stakeholders.
• Maintain effective collaboration and communication throughout the research process, including follow-ups and validation of changes in subsequent builds.
• Guide and mentor junior members of the UXR team within assigned projects, helping ensure strong study execution and use outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in UX research.
• 2+ years of experience with games UX research involving stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in qualitative research methodologies; including usability testing, playtesting, interviews, focus groups, and survey design.
• Proficiency in behavioral and cognitive analysis.
• Demonstrable skills in stakeholder management, research planning, data interpretation, and 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 a related field through previous experience or academic degree.
• Understanding of game development and familiarity with agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in quantitative research methodologies and/or statistics.
• Experience supporting multiple projects or franchises and maintaining alignment across development teams.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional research contributors to address stakeholder needs.

Additional Information

Working mode

In-office in a hybrid (at least 3 days per week in the office) or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland. 

Relocation Support

• Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings. It’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you and  tax settlements — all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.

Health & Well-Being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
• Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.

Perks & Professional Growth

• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — ​​canteens.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has  electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

Estimated pay range for this position: 17 800 - 27 800 PLN gross monthly. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications.
Type of contract: Employment Contract ("Umowa o pracę").

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