Senior UX Researcher

Research ScientistResearch ScientistFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

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Illinois + 3 moreAll locations: Illinois | New York | Ohio | Texas

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3 days ago

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Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Senior UX Researcher

Independence Pet Group

• Plan and conduct generative and evaluative research aligned to product and business goals, using appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods • Synthesize research findings into clear, actionable insights and deliver compelling artifacts that drive decision-making • Partner with product, design, and engineering to embed insights across the product lifecycle and influence decisions through strong storytelling and evidence-based recommendations • Contribute to research processes, repositories, and best practices to enable continuous discovery and increase the reach and impact of insights • Translate insights into user flows, wireframes, or lightweight prototypes to communicate ideas and test hypotheses • Champion a user-centered mindset and promote research-driven decision-making across the organization

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human -Computer Interaction, UX Design, Computer Science, Psychology, or a related field
  • 5+ years of professional experience in UX research or a related discipline
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end research and measurable impact on product decisions
  • Experience combining qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions
  • Ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights
  • Experience owning research that influenced product direction or measurable business outcomes
  • Strong communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with research tools such as Ballpark, Dig One Upsiide, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, etc.
  • Working knowledge of analytics tools such as Google Analytics
  • Exposure to A/B testing and experimentation frameworks
  • Proficiency with research and prototyping tools such as Figma and Figjam

Benefits

  • Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
  • Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability
  • 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Personal Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
  • Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
  • Pet friendly office environment
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Group Pet Insurance
  • On the job training and skills development
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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