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RELX

Manager, UX Design

Philadelphia, PA

$130K - $241K/yr

This high-performing team of UX designers and researchers is support our most critical products in ... Driving adoption of design systems and consistent interaction patterns across products. * Ensuring ...

Elsevier

Manager, UX Design

Philadelphia, PA

$130K - $241K/yr

This high-performing team of UX designers and researchers is support our most critical products in ... Driving adoption of design systems and consistent interaction patterns across products. * Ensuring ...

Samprasoft

UX Researcher III

Chicago, IL · On-site

At the core, this position will transform unmet user needs and business opportunities into successful product launches through user research throughout different design phases. The UX Researcher will ...

Natera

OR · On-site

UX Designer - Provider Experience As part of Natera's UX Design & Research team, you will work closely and collaboratively with your product and development partners to create outstanding experiences ...

Photon

UI/UX Lead - Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX

$165K/yr

Research & Experience Design: * Plan and lead user research initiatives (interviews, usability testing, surveys, analytics review). * Translate insights into actionable UX deliverables: personas ...

Photon

UI/UX Lead - Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX · On-site

$165K/yr

Research & Experience Design: * Plan and lead user research initiatives (interviews, usability testing, surveys, analytics review). * Translate insights into actionable UX deliverables: personas ...

Avis Budget Group

UX Design Manager

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

$117K/yr

Oversee user research activities, ensuring customer insights are incorporated into product strategy, design decisions, and experience improvements. * Partner closely with Product Management to define ...

Hp

UX Architect/Lead

Vancouver, WA

$130K - $200K/yr

UX Architect/Lead Description - At Print Global Experience and Design (GxD), user experience is at ... Typically involved in the early and middle design phases leading design research efforts, defining ...

Walmart

(USA) Principal, Design Researcher

Tontitown, AR · On-site

$110K - $220K/yr

Extensive experience in design and user research, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies. * Proven ability to lead research strategies that identify key user and business challenges.

Kanak Elite Services Inc

UX Designer Lead

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $157K/yr

... research and data insights into design hypotheses and solutions • Ability to receive and ... UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science) • Experience working in cross ...

Walmart

(USA) Principal, Design Researcher

Pea Ridge, AR · On-site

$110K - $220K/yr

Extensive experience in design and user research, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies. * Proven ability to lead research strategies that identify key user and business challenges.

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How much do ux design research jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for ux design research in the United States is $106,224.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a UX Design Research job?

A UX Design Research job focuses on understanding user behaviors, needs, and motivations through qualitative and quantitative research methods. UX researchers analyze data, conduct interviews, usability tests, and surveys to gather insights that inform design decisions. Their goal is to enhance user experiences by ensuring products are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with user expectations. They work closely with designers, product managers, and developers to create user-centered solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ux Design Research position, and why are they important?

To thrive in UX Design Research, you need expertise in user-centered design principles, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and a relevant degree such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or Design. Familiarity with tools like UserTesting, Optimal Workshop, SurveyMonkey, and prototyping platforms such as Figma or Sketch is often required, along with understanding of analytics software. Strong communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills help researchers connect with users and translate insights into actionable recommendations for design teams. These competencies are crucial for creating intuitive and effective digital products that satisfy both user needs and business goals.

What does a typical day look like for someone in a UX Design Research role?

In a UX Design Research position, your day often involves planning and facilitating user interviews or usability tests, synthesizing research data, and collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and engineers. You might be preparing research reports, analyzing survey responses, or sharing findings in team meetings to inform feature development. Regular communication with stakeholders ensures that user insights directly shape product decisions. The role balances independent work, such as data analysis, with teamwork in agile or cross-functional environments. Being adaptable and organized is key as you switch between research activities and collaborative sessions throughout the week.

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Infographic showing various Ux Design Research job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, and 57% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,224 per year, or $51.1 per hour.

Business Analyst to UX Research Career Changer Apprenticeship

UX Woman

Philadelphia, PA • On-site, Remote

Other

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

About the Program:
Every year, we sponsor 2 remote UX apprentices from anywhere in the world to join us for 7 months, either in the fall or spring seasons or online. Our UX apprentices work through the end-to-end UX design and UX research process for a startup idea of their choice that will help them attract hiring managers in that topic space or industry.
Apprentices take our program for free and receive 1:1 mentorship throughout the 7-month program. Alumni UX apprentices go on to make between $85,000 -$130,000 in UX design, product design, UX research, or service design roles after they complete the program.
We are committed to helping women, immigrants, POC, and LGBTQ folks break into tech and land 6-figure UX jobs. We help you land 6-figure UX jobs or coach you till you get it.
Apprenticeship Requirements:
This apprenticeship program is open to new grads and UX career changers alike! Here are some apprenticeship requirements to keep in mind before applying:
  • Interested in creative career paths in UX research, UX design, product design or service design
  • Willing to commit 5-10 hours of work per week to complete program deliverables
  • Willing to attend 2-3 hour weekend lectures to learn the end-to-end design process OR willing to complete online video course modules
  • Open to feedback from UX mentors and demonstrates a willingness to revise design work
Apprenticeship Program Learnings:
  • Build digital products and services 0-1
  • Lead end-to-end design process for a startup idea or topic of your choice
  • Lead product scoping and feature scoping, as well as entire project management
  • Identify target market for product and position product for launch success
  • Incorporate AI tools into your UX design process
  • Design AI features and products by considering AI specific design parameters and heuristics
  • Understand how AI works and advocate for ethical AI design that builds trust without over-reliance with users
  • Develop a business model for the product or service and demonstrate how the product/service will scale as the business model scales
  • Lead discovery research by managing user recruitment, creating research plans, writing interview guides, leading 8-16 discovery interviews, and synthesizing interview insights
  • Deliver a compelling UX design and business pitch for your startup idea, showcasing both qualitative and quantitative data to justify the problem space and the solution
  • Tell a compelling story about users by showcasing user types, personas, stakeholder maps, journey maps, process maps, service blueprints, ideation matrixes, sketches, wireframes, UX workflows, prototypes and other visual deliverables
  • Lead user testing of wireframes and prototypes to improve product/service usability and constantly iterate on your startup idea
  • Design a unique design system for your solution from scratch, creating components, a style guide, and branding for your solution
  • Analyze direct and indirect competitors to clearly articulate your solution's differentiators and why your solution is innovative and more likely to succeed over competing options
  • Consult with startups to create a scope of work and fulfill UX research, UX design, product design and service design work based on your scope of work.

How to Apply:
Please fill out our application form to apply for UX Woman sponsoring your participation in the program. The application takes 5 minutes to complete and will ask you to send in your LinkedIn profile and resume, as well as ask you about why you are interested in this program. You do NOT need to have a UX resume or portfolio to apply- we consider folks who are at the very beginning of their career change, who are still exploring multiple career options.
You will receive UX tips and challenges via email to help you with your transition into UX and will be contacted by us if you are being considered for the apprentice program. Once contacted, you will go through a brief interview process before joining the cohort. Due to the large volume of applicants, we cannot contact all applicants about their application status. If you don't hear from us about an interview within 2 months of applying, please consider your application closed. We consider applicants on a rolling basis.

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