UX Researcher

About this role

THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Sports UX team as a UX Researcher. You’ll take part in meaningful work and real-life projects as you gain an in-depth look into the inner workings of one of the world's premier sports-technology & entertainment companies. You'll learn from some of the most innovative and experienced minds in the industry and improve your knowledge of User Experience processes in a fast-paced environment. Are you passionate about sports and/or gaming? Come join FanDuel on our quest to offer the best-in-class sports gaming experience for our customers and fans. This position will support our New Ventures team.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

As a UX Researcher on the New Ventures team, you will collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team including Product, Product Design, Content Design, Engineering, Marketing, Commercial, and Analytics to continue bringing user insights to the product design and development process. In this role you will be required to:

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of our users and how they engage with our products.

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the product under study, including the relevant journeys, user needs, challenges, and the FanDuel business.

• Successfully organize, facilitate, and analyze unmoderated and medium-complexity moderated user research, while taking measurable steps to learn how to conduct more complex studies.

• Translate business questions or hypotheses into research objectives and a clear research plan.

• Demonstrate storytelling skills by clearly and succinctly communicating research findings across various formats, while connecting it back to the business and customer goals (the “so what?”).

• Identify and clearly articulate areas for improvement based on research findings.

• Conduct heuristic analyses and make recommendations based on best practices.

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

• Minimum of 3+ years of previous User Experience Research experience.

• Strong knowledge of User Experience Research methodologies and best practices.

• Demonstrated success working as part of a cross-functional team that includes UX Design, Product, and Engineering.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of sports and/or experience working within a heavily regulated industry is a plus.

Don’t check all the boxes? That’s okay! We encourage you to still apply if you feel like you possess an adjacent skillet and are interested in learning more about this position.

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.

In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto…