UX Researcher - Intern

Summary

Join Hike and become part of the Rush Gaming Universe team! This role requires a minimum of 6 months of experience in user research, focusing on mobile-first offerings, with a plus for gaming ecosystem experience. You will conduct primary and secondary research, manage projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong communication, synthesis, and project management skills are essential. The position involves extracting key insights, presenting findings, and proactively communicating with stakeholders. Hike offers tremendous benefits and perks; details can be found at work.hike.in.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of experience (coursework, internships) in user research, with focus on mobile-first offerings
• Ability to identify UXR objectives and suitable research methods to deliver actionable insights, and conduct research independently
• Excellent in observation and synthesis, should be able to connect the dots across seemingly disparate information
• Strong communication skills to articulate and present research findings in a simple yet persuasive manner
• Ability to operate effectively within stringent timelines, showcase exceptional project management skills while handling multiple stakeholder expectations

Responsibilities

• Conduct secondary and primary research, focusing on Real-Money-Gaming ecosystems
• Stay up-to-date with new tools, industry advancements and best practices in UXR
• Effectively manage projects by coordinating with UXR team members and stakeholders. Own project operations, including extracting user data from analytics teams and coordinating with external agencies
• Provide essential support to senior researchers in various projects, including moderation, secondary research, survey design and meticulous note-taking. Should be able to learn and effectively use Figma, Google Workspace and Typeform
• Extract key insights from Primary and Secondary research, present actionable findings to internal stakeholders
• Self motivation to dive deep into the research topic unassisted and bring new knowledge to the table
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (product, analyst and design teams) to define research goals and objectives
• Proactive and timely communication with stakeholders and senior researchers to keep them informed about all relevant developments on ongoing UXRs

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in gaming ecosystems