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Research Moderator

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: contract

Company: IDR

Category: All Other

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IDR is seeking a Research Moderator to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves supporting game development through conducting playtests and research sessions, both in-person and remotely, to gather valuable player feedback for new game titles. The position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate research needs across various times, including evenings and weekends.

Position Overview for the Research Moderator:

• Facilitate in-person and remote usability studies, expert reviews, and playtest sessions.
• Observe sessions, capture detailed notes, tag themes, and support topline development.
• Moderate participant discussions using established research protocols while maintaining a neutral facilitation style.
• Assist in setting up test and survey designs for playtests.
• Collaborate with researchers and operations staff to ensure research sessions run smoothly.

Requirements for the Research Moderator:

• 2+ years of professional experience in user research, playtest moderation, or focus group facilitation.
• Familiarity with Riot’s games and players; able to engage empathetically with diverse player types.
• Experience with survey software (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey).
• Experience with light quantitative and qualitative analysis (e.g., descriptive statistics, verbatim coding).
• Strong verbal communication skills and neutral facilitation style.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

#LI-Hybrid All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.

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