Evangelize best practices and emerging approaches to UX across teams and leadership * Shape how the organization approaches next-generation experiences, including: * AI-assisted and AI-generated ...
Evangelize best practices and emerging approaches to UX across teams and leadership * Shape how the organization approaches next-generation experiences, including: * AI-assisted and AI-generated ...
Evangelize best practices and emerging approaches to UX across teams and leadership * Shape how the organization approaches next-generation experiences, including: * AI-assisted and AI-generated ...
Evangelize best practices and emerging approaches to UX across teams and leadership * Shape how the organization approaches next-generation experiences, including: * AI-assisted and AI-generated ...
Evangelize best practices and emerging approaches to UX across teams and leadership * Shape how the organization approaches next-generation experiences, including: * AI-assisted and AI-generated ...
Evangelize best practices and emerging approaches to UX across teams and leadership * Shape how the organization approaches next-generation experiences, including: * AI-assisted and AI-generated ...
Lead Researcher
Tomball, TX · On-site
$90 - $150/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Research, develop, and commercialize innovative treatment programs for Hydrocarbon Processing ... Experience leveraging data management platforms, statistical tools, and AI/ML models to accelerate ...
Lead Researcher
Tomball, TX · On-site
$90 - $150/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Research, develop, and commercialize innovative treatment programs for Hydrocarbon Processing ... Experience leveraging data management platforms, statistical tools, and AI/ML models to accelerate ...
Human Factors Engineer
Spring, TX · On-site
$105K - $161K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
... user experience of physical products or systems. The role requires a strong blend of human factors expertise, research rigor, and user empathy. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional ...
Human Factors Engineer
Spring, TX · On-site
$105K - $161K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
... user experience of physical products or systems. The role requires a strong blend of human factors expertise, research rigor, and user empathy. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional ...
Interactive Human-AI Experience Design Lead
Houston, TX · On-site
$105K - $137K/yr
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Life
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Design agent-delivered, multimodal experiences that drive user adoption and amplify human ... Minimum of 5 years of experience in interactive visual design used in digital products, preferably ...
Interactive Human-AI Experience Design Lead
Houston, TX · On-site
$105K - $137K/yr
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Life
Retirement
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Design agent-delivered, multimodal experiences that drive user adoption and amplify human ... Minimum of 5 years of experience in interactive visual design used in digital products, preferably ...
Lead Researcher - Metallurgy
Tomball, TX · On-site
$158K/yr
Medical
Dental
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Life
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PTO
Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water ...
Lead Researcher - Metallurgy
Tomball, TX · On-site
$158K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water ...
Lead Researcher - Metallurgy
Tomball, TX · On-site
$158K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water ...
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Lead Researcher - Metallurgy
Tomball, TX · On-site
$158K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water ...
Lead Researcher - Metallurgy
Tomball, TX · On-site
$158K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water ...
Lead Researcher - Metallurgy
Tomball, TX · On-site
$158K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water ...
Director of Research & Evaluation
Houston, TX · On-site
$120 - $130/hr
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Experience leading audience research, program evaluation, market research, user experience research, or related insight-driven initiatives * Strong knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research ...
Director of Research & Evaluation
Houston, TX · On-site
$120 - $130/hr
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Life
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Experience leading audience research, program evaluation, market research, user experience research, or related insight-driven initiatives * Strong knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research ...
Contact Center Transformation - Manager
$99K - $232K/yr
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... user experience challenges - Overseeing usability testing and user research to inform design decisions and optimize workflow development - Validating data integrity and compliance within user ...
Contact Center Transformation - Manager
$99K - $232K/yr
Medical
Dental
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... user experience challenges - Overseeing usability testing and user research to inform design decisions and optimize workflow development - Validating data integrity and compliance within user ...
Web Design Tutor
Houston, TX · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes the intersection of aesthetics and functionality and connects web design to brand identity, user experience research, and front-end development. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Web Design Tutor
Houston, TX · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Emphasizes the intersection of aesthetics and functionality and connects web design to brand identity, user experience research, and front-end development. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...
Bachelor's degree. * 1+ years experience in user research, user experience design, human-centered design, or a closely related design discipline. * 1+ years experience with generative AI tools for ...
Bachelor's degree. * 1+ years experience in user research, user experience design, human-centered design, or a closely related design discipline. * 1+ years experience with generative AI tools for ...
Conversational AI and Agentic AI - Senior Associate
Houston, TX · On-site
$77K - $202K/yr
Medical
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... user research and analysis to inform the design and customization of interactive systems - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate Agentic AI protocols and enhance customer experience ...
Conversational AI and Agentic AI - Senior Associate
Houston, TX · On-site
$77K - $202K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
... user research and analysis to inform the design and customization of interactive systems - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate Agentic AI protocols and enhance customer experience ...
Product Design Lead at early-stage consumer social app
Houston, TX · On-site
$148K - $181K/yr
Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and iterate on solutions ... A strong portfolio showcasing your design process, UX/UI skills, and visual design abilities ...
Product Design Lead at early-stage consumer social app
Houston, TX · On-site
$148K - $181K/yr
Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and iterate on solutions ... A strong portfolio showcasing your design process, UX/UI skills, and visual design abilities ...
Product Design Lead at early-stage consumer social app
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$141K - $174K/yr
Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and iterate on solutions ... A strong portfolio showcasing your design process, UX/UI skills, and visual design abilities ...
Product Design Lead at early-stage consumer social app
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$141K - $174K/yr
Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and iterate on solutions ... A strong portfolio showcasing your design process, UX/UI skills, and visual design abilities ...
Senior UI Designer
$160K - $180K/yr
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Dental
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The UI Designer defines and delivers intuitive, visually compelling user experiences for an ... and research tools * Design systems experience: creating, maintaining, and scaling component ...
Senior UI Designer
$160K - $180K/yr
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The UI Designer defines and delivers intuitive, visually compelling user experiences for an ... and research tools * Design systems experience: creating, maintaining, and scaling component ...
Industrial Design Engineer
Spring, TX · On-site
$116K - $182K/yr
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Dental
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Life
PTO
... ) • User Interface (UI) • User Research • Visual Design • Wireframing • Workflow Management Cross-Org Skills • Effective Communication • Results Orientation • Learning Agility • ...
Industrial Design Engineer
Spring, TX · On-site
$116K - $182K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
PTO
... ) • User Interface (UI) • User Research • Visual Design • Wireframing • Workflow Management Cross-Org Skills • Effective Communication • Results Orientation • Learning Agility • ...
Industrial Design Engineer
$116K - $182K/yr
Medical
Dental
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Life
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... ) User Interface (UI) User Research Visual Design Wireframing Workflow Management Cross-Org Skills Effective Communication Results Orientation Learning Agility Digital Fluency Customer Centricity ...
Industrial Design Engineer
$116K - $182K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
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... ) User Interface (UI) User Research Visual Design Wireframing Workflow Management Cross-Org Skills Effective Communication Results Orientation Learning Agility Digital Fluency Customer Centricity ...
Leveraging millimeter wave drilling, developed after more than a decade of research at MIT, Quaise ... Website, Content & User Experience * Partner closely with Communications, Creative, Recruiting ...
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Leveraging millimeter wave drilling, developed after more than a decade of research at MIT, Quaise ... Website, Content & User Experience * Partner closely with Communications, Creative, Recruiting ...
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What is the difference between User Experience Researcher vs UX Designer?
| Aspect | User Experience Researcher | UX Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Gathering user insights, conducting research, understanding user needs | Designing user interfaces, creating wireframes, developing visual layouts |
| Skills & Credentials | Research methods, data analysis, user interviews, surveys | Design tools, prototyping, visual design, user flows |
| Work Environment | Research teams, usability labs, user testing sessions | Design teams, collaboration with developers and product managers |
| Goals | Identify user needs, inform design decisions, improve user satisfaction | Create engaging, intuitive interfaces that meet user needs |
While both roles focus on enhancing user experience, the User Experience Researcher primarily conducts research to gather insights about users, whereas the UX Designer focuses on creating the visual and interactive aspects of products. Both roles often collaborate closely to ensure the final product aligns with user needs and expectations.
What is a user experience researcher?
What does a user experience researcher do?
A user experience researcher works in various industries to understand the interaction between a product or service and the targeted audience. In this position, your duties are to research user behavior, identify customers’ needs, and provide an analysis to improve the user experience (UX). You may use surveys, interviews, and other methods to test audience interaction and gather information. You then develop reports on how to improve a product or service to make it more user-friendly. Your responsibilities are to help a company understand what motivates consumers to choose a specific item or service and how to market these goods in a way that will increase sales.
How do user experience researchers typically collaborate with designers and product managers throughout a product development cycle?

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About the Role
Halliburton is seeking a Principal Product Designer to help define and drive the next generation of user experiences across its portfolio of enterprise applications.
This role spans both platform and product. You will contribute to the evolution of a unified design system and language, while also shaping forward-looking experience strategies that leverage emerging technologies such as AI, intelligent agents, and new interaction paradigms.
As a senior individual contributor, you will operate as a thought leader within the organization, influencing how teams design, build, and deliver user experiences at scale.
Job Duties
- Define and evolve design principles, interaction models, and experience patterns across products and platforms
- Contribute to and guide the development of a unified design system, ensuring alignment with real product needs
- Drive a product-led approach to system and experience design, grounded in actual workflows and user outcomes
- Evangelize best practices and emerging approaches to UX across teams and leadership
- Shape how the organization approaches next-generation experiences, including:
- AI-assisted and AI-generated interfaces
- Agent-driven workflows
- Context-aware and adaptive systems
- Establish standards and guardrails for consistent, scalable UX across the portfolio
- Partner closely with engineering to ensure design concepts translate effectively into production systems
- Mentor designers and elevate systems thinking and craft across the organization
- Contribute to long-term UX strategy across multiple product lines and domains
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field-or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of experience in product design, including principal, staff, or equivalent senior roles
- Proven ability to influence and drive design direction across multiple products or platforms
- Strong systems thinking across end-to-end workflows, patterns, and architectures
- Experience working closely with engineering to deliver production-ready solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing for enterprise or technical products
- Experience working on platforms, ecosystems, or multi-product environments
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence at leadership levels
- Experience mentoring and developing senior designers
AI & Emerging Technology Experience
- Strong interest in how AI is transforming user experience and product design
- Experience designing for or exploring:
- AI-assisted interfaces (co-pilot models)
- Generative or adaptive UI systems
- Agent-based or workflow-driven experiences
- Understanding of how design systems and platforms must evolve to support dynamic, AI-influenced interfaces
- Familiarity with emerging tools and workflows in AI-assisted design and prototyping
What Sets You Apart
- Ability to operate as both a strategic thinker and hands-on designer
- Strong point of view on the future of UX and how it applies to enterprise software
- Experience balancing innovation with real-world constraints and delivery
- Comfort operating in ambiguous, evolving domains
Additional Information
This role combines platform thinking, product design, and thought leadership. You will help shape both the foundation and the future of user experience across the organization.
World Class Benefits:
At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package - which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clicking here, you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Location
3000 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number: 207837
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line: Landmark Software & Services
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
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Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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Halliburton, headquartered in Houston, TX, US, is a world-renowned corporation in the oilfield services industry. Established in 1919, the company has made significant inroads in the energy sector, playing a pivotal role in oil and gas explorations across the globe. One can visit their official website, halliburton.com, to learn more about their business operations, products, and services. Halliburton specializes in a broad spectrum of services including locating hydrocarbons, managing geological data, drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production throughout the life of the field. Halliburton’s mission is to maximize the value of oil and gas assets.
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