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How much do user experience researcher intern jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for user experience researcher intern in Ohio is $107,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,700.00 and $146,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a user experience researcher intern typically collaborate with designers and product managers during a project?

As a User Experience Researcher Intern, you'll regularly partner with designers and product managers to gather and share user insights that directly inform product decisions. You'll be involved in planning and conducting user studies, then synthesizing and presenting your findings in team meetings or workshops. Your work helps ensure design solutions address real user needs and align with business goals, so clear communication and a collaborative mindset are essential. Expect to participate in brainstorming sessions, provide feedback on design prototypes, and help prioritize user-centered improvements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a user experience researcher intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a User Experience Researcher Intern, you need a foundational understanding of UX research methods, human-centered design principles, and typically a background in psychology, HCI, or a related field. Familiarity with usability testing tools, survey platforms, and data analysis software like UserTesting, Qualtrics, or Excel is often required. Strong communication skills, curiosity, and empathy help interns effectively gather insights and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure that user feedback is accurately collected and translated into actionable recommendations, driving product improvements.

What does a user experience researcher intern do?

A User Experience (UX) Researcher Intern assists in studying how users interact with products and services to improve their overall experience. They help plan and conduct user interviews, surveys, usability tests, and analyze data to uncover user needs and pain points. Their findings guide design and development teams in creating more user-friendly products. This role is ideal for those interested in understanding human behavior and making technology more accessible and enjoyable.
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Lead UX Researcher & Strategist

Victoria's Secret

Reynoldsburg, OH • On-site

$128K - $175K/yr

Full-time

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Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 400 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

44th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

YOUR ROLE:
**We are open to considering applicants currently residing in both NYC, NY and Columbus, Ohio**
We are seeking an experienced Lead UX Researcher & Strategist to drive high-impact research that shapes product direction, informs roadmaps, and influences business decisions across multiple teams. This role leads complex, foundational, and generative research initiatives, owning discovery end-to-end and ensuring customer insight is deeply embedded in how products and experiences are defined, prioritized, and delivered in alignment with enterprise and brand priorities.
As a Lead UX Researcher & Strategist, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and influence. You will set research direction for large initiatives, partner closely with senior stakeholders, and translate customer insights into clear recommendations that guide decision-making at both the team and portfolio level. You will integrate and triangulate insights across research, analytics, experimentation, and other customer data sources to create a holistic view of the customer experience. You will also help strengthen the overall UX research practice through mentorship, standards, and improved insight activation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research Leadership & Ownership
  • Lead end-to-end UX research for initiatives spanning multiple product teams and complex problem spaces.
  • Identify where generative and foundational research is needed to inform product strategy, experience direction, and roadmap decisions.
  • Independently scope, design, and execute research plans aligned to business goals, operating with minimal oversight.
  • Apply deep research rigor, strategic thinking, and business context to guide experience and product decisions.
  • Anticipate research needs proactively and influence partners toward discovery-led approaches.

Insight Synthesis & Influence
  • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs into clear, compelling, and actionable insights.
  • Translate research findings into implications that resonate with product, design, and senior leadership audiences.
  • Produce executive ready deliverables that tie customer insight into strategic business priorities and investment decisions.
  • Influence prioritization, tradeoff decisions, and roadmap direction by clearly articulating the business impact of customer needs and experience gaps.
  • Champion customer insights across the organization and help evolve how insights are shared and operationalized.
  • Connect insights across studies to identify patterns that inform portfolio-level strategy and long-term direction.

Practice Leadership & Mentorship
  • Serve as a research lead, setting a high bar for quality, rigor, and strategic impact.
  • Mentor and coach researchers, supporting skill development, research maturity, and confidence in influence.
  • Contribute to the evolution of UX Research standards, methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Strengthen research operations at scale, including repositories, frameworks, and insight governance.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Partner closely with UX Design, Product Management, Digital Merchandising, Analytics, Customer Insights, and Digital Testing teams.
  • Align research with analytics, experimentation, and secondary data to deliver a unified view of customer behavior.
  • Provide continuity from discovery through delivery, ensuring customer intent remains clear as work moves into execution.
  • Navigate complex stakeholder environments with clarity, collaboration, and influence.

Execution Excellence
  • Lead and conduct a wide range of research methods, including:
    • Generative interviews and discovery studies
    • Usability and concept evaluation
    • Diary studies and longitudinal research
    • UX Benchmarking
  • Conduct secondary research (competitive analysis, behavioral data review, market and industry scanning) to inform problem framing.
  • Manage multiple workstreams, timelines, and stakeholder expectations with reliability and transparency.
  • Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and insight depth.

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  • Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Design, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 7+ years of UX Research experience in a corporate or product-led environment.
  • Deep expertise in generative and evaluative UX research methods.
  • Proven ability to independently lead complex research initiatives with significant ambiguity.
  • Strong ability to synthesize research into insights that directly inform product direction and business decision-making.
  • Exceptional communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills.
  • Strong understanding of digital ecosystems, e-commerce experiences, and usability best practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority in cross-functional, Agile environments.
  • Experience mentoring researchers or leading practice-level initiatives.
  • Strong experience partnering with senior product and design leaders.
  • Ecommerce experience required; retail, fashion, or consumer brand experience preferred.

**We are open to considering applicants currently residing in both NYC, NY and Columbus, Ohio**
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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