Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We're a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!
At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law.
At Behaviour, creating player first experiences is central to everything we do. As User Research Team Lead, you will coordinate and lead a team of user research specialists supporting the production and live operations of our games. You will balance people leadership with research expertise, ensuring high quality insights are delivered consistently and integrated into design, product, and strategic decisions across multidisciplinary teams.
In this role you will: Lead and support a team of user research specialists across multiple projects on a day to day basis.
Ensure timely delivery of research insights while maintaining high quality and methodological standards.
Collaborate closely with producers, product managers, game designers, and analytics partners to align research with production needs.
Work with the group lead to prioritize and execute user research initiatives, both operational and strategic.
Provide coaching, feedback, and visibility on objectives to support team growth and effectiveness.
Contribute to the evolution of research processes, standards, and best practices within the Player Insights team
What we're looking for: 9+ years of experience in user research, with games industry experience considered an asset. Strong expertise in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research, including survey design and data analysis. Proven experience leading or mentoring researchers in a team environment. Master's degree in social science, psychology, UX design, marketing, or equivalent experience. Strong collaboration and communication skills within multidisciplinary teams. Solid knowledge of the video games industry and player centered development practices
In this role, you will: Lead and support a team of user research specialists across multiple projects on a daily basis.
Ensure the delivery of research insights on schedule while maintaining high standards of quality and methodological rigor.
Collaborate closely with producers, product managers, game designers, and analytics partners to align research with production needs.
Work with the group lead to prioritize and execute user research initiatives, both operational and strategic.
Provide coaching, feedback, and visibility on objectives to support team development and effectiveness.
Contribute to the evolution of processes, standards, and best practices in research within the Player Insights team.
What we're looking for: 9+ years of experience in user research, with experience in the video game industry considered an asset.
Strong mastery of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methodologies, including survey design and data analysis.
Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring researchers in a team context.
Master's degree in social sciences, psychology, UX design, marketing, or equivalent experience.
Strong collaboration and communication skills within multidisciplinary teams.
Good knowledge of the video game industry and player-centered development practices.
For over 10 years, 7 Days to Die has captivated a community of over 20 million players worldwide. Today, as Behaviour Interactive joins forces with The Fun Pimps, the franchise is entering an ambitious new phase of its evolution. By combining recognized expertise in live games with the creative heritage that made the franchise successful, we have a unique opportunity to take this iconic title even further.
Join us to contribute to the evolution of a beloved game, unlock its full long-term potential, and imagine what awaits millions of players in the years to come.
At Behaviour, creating player-centered experiences is at the heart of everything we do. As User Research Team Lead, you will coordinate and lead a team of user research specialists supporting the production and live operations of our games. You will balance people leadership and research expertise to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality insights, integrated into design, product, and strategic decisions within multidisciplinary teams.
Ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Based in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is a major player in the gaming industry, creating unforgettable experiences on PC, console, and mobile. We are a dynamic independent studio with over 1200 passionate employees, and we have studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam), and the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK–North & South). We focus on two main areas: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering top-tier work-for-hire development and innovating in immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes the boundaries of our creativity with our iconic IPs, such as the famous Dead by Daylight. Join us and be part of the future of interactive entertainment!
At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in equal opportunity for everyone and celebrate the diversity of people, perspectives, and ideas. It is therefore important to us to work with talent from all backgrounds, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.