DIRECTOR USER RESEARCH

$130,000 - $204,500/Yr

Unclassified - New York, NY

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
New York, NY
10,001+ employees

About the position

Publicis Media Technology and Innovation is a centralized global practice within Publicis Media, the media-centric solutions hub of Publicis Groupe. We drive transformation across Publicis Media's global agency brands via the provision of a scalable and consistent approach to data and technology. We define and deliver a global data/tech platform; best-in-class data management and analytics applications serving the media planning lifecycle. Our growing Product Design team is seeking a full-time Director, User Research with a passion and hands-on ability to turn complex industry challenges into useful, desirable, and user-centered Advertising Technology experiences on a global scale. This role is hybrid, requiring three days in-office each week, and you will report to the Senior Vice President, Product Design Lead. As a Director of User Research, you will independently manage and lead generative and evaluative research studies from start to finish. This includes identifying the appropriate research questions, defining the participants, selecting the optimal methodology, designing the study, and executing it with a high level of rigor. You will partner with cross-functional product teams to identify research opportunities, define requirements, inform the product roadmap, and guide design evolution, while continually representing the voice of the customer. Your role will also involve developing and implementing user-centered research tactics throughout the design and development cycle using the best research methods based on goals, timeline, and resources. You will perform quick data analysis to create actionable findings and maintain a repository of insights to guide quarterly planning and prioritization in product development. Additionally, you will be a strong and vocal user advocate by evangelizing User Experience best practices, strategies, techniques, and methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage and lead generative and evaluative research studies from start to finish.
  • Identify the appropriate research questions, define the participants, select the optimal methodology, design the study, and execute with a high level of rigor.
  • Partner with cross-functional product teams to identify research opportunities, define requirements, inform the product roadmap, and guide design evolution.
  • Develop and implement user-centered research tactics throughout the design and development cycle using the best research methods based on goals, timeline, and resources.
  • Perform quick data analysis in order to create actionable findings.
  • Maintain a repository of insights to guide quarterly planning and prioritization in product development.
  • Be a strong and vocal user advocate by evangelizing User Experience best practices, strategies, techniques, and methodologies.

Requirements

  • Masters, Bachelors, or Professional degree backed by 6+ years of experience in design, research, or related fields, demonstrating creativity, leadership, and significant impact within each previous role.
  • Experience in media planning, ad tech space, or within a consumer tech or enterprise software company where multiple users and systems transact.
  • Proficient applying qualitative methods: in-depth interviews, contextual inquiry, participatory research, and observational research.
  • Proficient with some quantitative methods: survey design and analysis, statistical analysis, and concept testing.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration experience to facilitate constructive debate, align product and design strategies, and deliver insights in a compelling narrative that drives change.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating past work experience and deliverables including study plans, usability study reports, and user research presentations.
  • Experience with modern research tools such as Usertesting.com, Lookback, Dovetail, Maze, and surveying tools.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401K
  • Parental leave
  • Family care leave
  • Family forming assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible time off
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