Full-Time
Principal User Researcher
Posted on 8/28/2024
VRChat
51-200 employees
User-driven social platform for virtual reality
Senior, Expert
Remote in USA
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Data Science, Statistics) or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience and impact in a user research role, ideally within the technology or gaming industry.
- Strong expertise in designing, conducting, and analyzing surveys, experiments, and other quantitative research methods.
- Experience with a range of qualitative methods such as user interviews, contextual inquiry, journey mapping, and usability testing.
- Proficient in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Python) and data visualization tools.
- Experience working on products related to virtual worlds or social platforms is a plus, as well as experience in Trust and Safety research.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights in a clear and compelling manner to diverse audiences.
- A proactive, self-motivated attitude with a passion for understanding user behavior and improving user experiences.
- Design, conduct, and analyze qualitative and quantitative research studies to understand user behavior, preferences, and trends within the VRChat ecosystem.
- Understand motivations and segmentation of our current and potential users to help target strategies and growth toward specific audiences.
- Triangulate data from various sources (e.g., surveys, telemetry, feedback) to generate actionable insights that drive product decisions and growth strategies.
- Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to integrate research findings into product, business and design strategy.
- Mentor and guide teammates in the use of research methods and best practices.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in research methodologies, applying them to our evolving product needs.
- Develop innovative solutions to conducting research in virtual environments.
- Contribute to building a culture of data-driven decision-making across the company.
VRChat provides a platform for users to create, share, and engage in virtual reality (VR) environments. Users can access the platform without needing a VR headset, making it more accessible to a broader audience. The platform is built around user-generated content, allowing individuals to utilize a Unity SDK to design their own VR worlds and avatars, fostering a strong community and ongoing interaction. Key features include full-body avatars with lip sync and eye tracking, 3-D spatialized audio, and various games and activities that enhance the immersive experience. VRChat operates on a freemium model, offering basic access for free while charging for premium features such as exclusive worlds and priority server access. The goal of VRChat is to create an engaging and interactive social platform that encourages creativity and community participation.
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$92.6M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2014
6 month growth
↓ -16%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
↑ 43%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased interest in virtual events boosts VRChat's event hosting capabilities.
- Advancements in VR hardware make VRChat more accessible and affordable.
- Growing metaverse interest expands VRChat's potential digital space presence.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from platforms like Meta's Horizon Worlds.
- Concerns over user privacy and data security with user-generated content.
What makes VRChat unique
- VRChat allows user-generated VR content without requiring a VR headset.
- The platform offers full-body avatars with lip sync and eye tracking features.
- VRChat's freemium model provides basic access with optional premium features.
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