A 20 year veteran of the gaming industry

Patrick Joynt

A 20 year veteran of the gaming industry

Available to hire

A 20 year veteran of the gaming industry

Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Researcher at Riot Games
June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024
Led strategic consumer insights on Riot’s experience, identifying player preferences and behaviors; designed and executed mixed-methods research (focus groups, surveys, in-depth interviews) to inform game design and marketing decisions; collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate insights into action.
Games Research Manager at Amazon Games
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Brought marketing research in-house for upcoming titles; led qualitative and quantitative research across player communities to inform monetization, engagement, and game feature prioritization; managed vendors and internal partners, delivering actionable insights for product strategy.
President/Founder at Inquisitive R&M, Inc.
March 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019
Founded and led a boutique research firm focused on video gaming trends, consumer insights, and monetization opportunities; designed studies (qualitative, quantitative) with internal and external partners; built client relationships and delivered strategic recommendations.
Executive Director, Consumer Game Analytics at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies
January 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015
Led consumer game analytics research; forecasted future gaming needs; developed global brand insights; managed client relationships and expanded business with new/existing clients.
President at VG Market
April 1, 2010 - July 1, 2013
Oversaw operations, managed a 25-person research staff; expanded core business model; developed pre-release research programs and monetization strategies; built partnerships with AAA game studios and publishers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics at University of California, Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Master of Business Administration at University of California – Davis
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025
Strategic Consumer & Market Insights
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other