Remote Design Researcher

Introduction to the Role

Are you passionate about understanding people and turning those insights into innovative design solutions? Join us as a Remote Design Researcher and contribute your expertise to influence the development of impactful products. This role invites you to step into a highly collaborative and intellectually rewarding environment where your research will shape meaningful user experiences. With a generous annual salary of $113,102, this remote opportunity offers not only flexibility but also professional growth and creative autonomy.

About the Position

As a Design Researcher, you’ll become a strategic partner in product design and development. You'll explore user behaviors, motivations, and unmet needs, applying a combination of observational and data-driven research approaches to inform the design decisions of cross-functional teams. You’ll transform data into actionable insights that power user-centric design solutions across digital platforms. The role requires a thoughtful, empathetic, and analytical mindset, with the ability to articulate the user's voice at every phase of the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Research Strategy & Execution

• Define research goals in collaboration with product designers, UX strategists, and developers.
• Design and conduct exploratory, generative, and evaluative user research.
• Choose appropriate methods, including field studies, ethnographic research, usability testing, and diary studies.
• Synthesize findings to uncover meaningful insights and share narratives that guide strategic direction.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate user-centered research into the product roadmap.
• Present research findings to stakeholders with clarity and storytelling finesse.
• Facilitate workshops to communicate results and help teams turn insights into design opportunities.
• Build frameworks that bring user personas, customer journeys, and experience maps to life.

Innovation & Impact

• Champion a culture of design thinking and evidence-based decision-making.
• Apply industry trends and psychological frameworks to anticipate emerging user needs.
• Drive inclusive research practices, ensuring diverse user perspectives are considered throughout the process.

Work Environment and Culture

A Remote-First Philosophy

This role is fully remote, empowering you to design your day around deep work and creative flow. We encourage a results-driven mindset, where performance is measured by impact, not hours.

Inclusive and Collaborative Team Dynamics

You’ll be part of a diverse team of designers, developers, and researchers who value open dialogue and critical thinking. Knowledge-sharing sessions, design critiques, and innovation sprints are just a few elements of our enriching work culture.

Growth-Focused Culture

From thought-leader guest talks to hands-on mentorship, you'll find a workplace designed for constant evolution. We provide opportunities to attend conferences, participate in internal research communities, and experiment with emerging methods and tools.

Tools and Technologies

Platforms and Software

• UserZoom, Lookback, Dovetail for remote interviews and usability studies
• Figma and Miro for collaboration and ideation
• Excel, R, and Python (basic exposure) for data synthesis and trend analysis

Knowledge Frameworks

• Human-Centered Design (HCD)
• Behavioral economics and emotional design principles
• Accessibility guidelines (WCAG) and inclusive design models

Desired Qualifications

Academic and Professional Background

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in UX or design research, preferably in digital product environments

Research Proficiency

• Expertise in both generative (exploratory) and evaluative (validation) research methods
• Strong ability to connect research insights to product strategy and design execution

Interpersonal and Strategic Skills

• Excellent storytelling and visual communication abilities
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working autonomously in a remote setting
• Deep empathy for users and a genuine passion for problem-solving

Opportunities for Advancement

Leadership Pathways

This role lays the groundwork for future advancement into positions such as UX Research Lead, Principal Design Strategist, or even Head of User Insights. You'll gain direct exposure to C-suite decisions and strategic roadmapping.

Skill Development

• Certification sponsorship in areas like Advanced UX Research, Service Design, or Behavioral Economics
• Access to internal learning platforms and external training courses
• Personalized growth plans and milestone tracking for career advancement

Why This Role Matters

Your work as a Design Researcher bridges the gap between creativity and logic. In this role, your insights will steer key product decisions that directly impact user satisfaction, engagement, and brand reputation. You won’t just inform design decisions—you'll influence strategic priorities that affect how products evolve to meet human needs in a digital-first world.

Call to Action

Are you ready to amplify the voice of the user and shape digital experiences that matter? If you're a strategic thinker, a curious problem solver, and an advocate for user empathy, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Bring your expertise to the table and help design the future from anywhere. Apply now and chart your next professional chapter with us!