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Junior Game Researcher

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Poland , Wrocław

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Job Responsibility:

  • Conducting market, competitor, and thematic research to support the needs of various teams, while sourcing creative references and inspirations from games, film, media, and broader cultural trends
  • Identifying stakeholder needs and translating them into research objectives, long-term research roadmaps, and actionable insights
  • Proposing research methodologies by selecting tools, preparing analytical frameworks, defining research questions, and building structured investigation plans
  • Collecting, evaluating, and organizing data and supplementary materials (screenshots, diagrams, reference boards) from multiple sources, and producing clear, visually engaging reports, presentations, dashboards, and concise summaries
  • Collaborating closely with all departments throughout the research process to ensure alignment and effective knowledge sharing

Requirements:

  • Ability to run diverse research processes (desk, market, benchmark, thematic) with a strong understanding of both qualitative and quantitative methods
  • Deep, practical understanding of video games from both a player and developer perspective, with strong knowledge of game mechanics, systems, and design principles across a wide range of genres
  • Knowledge of the gamedev industry, including awareness of key studios, market trends, major releases, and emerging consumer patterns, paired with a proactive approach to monitoring innovations and shifts in player behaviour
  • Excellent understanding of broader entertainment trends and the ability to connect pop-culture shifts to their potential impact on games and player behaviour
  • Ability to source relevant data and translate it into clear, concise, stakeholder-ready insights
  • Capability to tailor research outputs to different groups - from leadership summaries to in-depth materials for production teams
  • Advanced English proficiency
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships across teams and seniority levels
  • A high level of autonomy, reliability, and effective time management, combined with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset that drives you to take initiative
  • A strong commitment to continuously expanding your knowledge, driven by genuine curiosity and passion for the field - someone who naturally seeks to learn, explore, and deepen their expertise
  • Strong questioning and problem-framing skills that help uncover real needs and translate them into research goals, paired with strong attention to detail and the ability to present findings in a clear, accessible, and visually coherent way
  • A high level of flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities, working effectively with whatever tasks or challenges arise

Nice to have:

  • Experience with conducting research (whether through academic work, research projects, professional or personal assignments)
  • Ability to use video recording and editing tools (gameplay capture, basic editing, assembling visual breakdowns)
  • Working knowledge of tools for preparing visual materials (comparisons, diagrams, moodboards, presentations)
What we offer:
  • Private medical care
  • Life insurance
  • Pro-health campaigns
  • Gifts for different occasions
  • Outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals
  • Flexible working hours
  • No dress code
  • Full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner
  • Constant stream of company newsletters, PR & project updates
  • Dedicated development budget for each employee
  • Extra two paid days for training and CSR
  • Stable career paths
  • Extensive internal and external training
  • Financing of English and Polish language classes
  • State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Gym (Wrocław office)
  • Free car park (Warsaw limited amount of space)

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Job Posted:
February 11, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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