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UX User Experience Research Manager

Memphis, TN ยท On-site

$113K/yr

AutoZone's UX Research Manager will have a passion to understand the "why" behind the behaviors and attitudes of our customers and AutoZone employees. The Manager of UX Research is a thought-leader ...

AutoZone's UX Research Manager will have a passion to understand the "why" behind the behaviors and attitudes of our customers and AutoZone employees. The Manager of UX Research is a thought-leader ...

As the Manager, UX Research, you will help lead and scale AbbVie's UX research discipline within a multidisciplinary Design Practice team embedded in enterprise IT. Acting as an internal consulting ...

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As the Manager, UX Research, you will help lead and scale AbbVie's UX research discipline within a multidisciplinary Design Practice team embedded in enterprise IT. Acting as an internal consulting ...

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Manager, UX Research

$155K - $187K/yr

We're hiring a Manager of UX Research to join our world class UX Research team. Researchers at Smartsheet come from a diverse range of traditional and non-traditional backgrounds. We apply a wide ...

Senior UX Researcher

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

Blink is the user experience firm for the world's leading companies. We use evidence-driven design ... Leveraging advanced proficiency in research methods, analysis, and both quantitative and ...

Blink is the user experience firm for the world's leading companies. We use evidence-driven design ... Leveraging advanced proficiency in research methods, analysis, and both quantitative and ...

Senior UX Researcher

Wilmington, DE ยท On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

Blink is the user experience firm for the world's leading companies. We use evidence-driven design ... Leveraging advanced proficiency in research methods, analysis, and both quantitative and ...

Blink is the user experience firm for the world's leading companies. We use evidence-driven design ... Leveraging advanced proficiency in research methods, analysis, and both quantitative and ...

Senior UX Researcher

Wilmington, DE ยท On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

Blink is the user experience firm for the world's leading companies. We use evidence-driven design ... Leveraging advanced proficiency in research methods, analysis, and both quantitative and ...

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How much do ux research internship jobs pay per month?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average monthly pay for ux research internship in the United States is $6,439.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $4,416.67 and $7,666.67 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects and responsibilities can I expect during a UX Research Internship?

As a UX Research Intern, you'll typically support senior researchers by assisting with user interviews, usability testing, and data analysis. You may help design surveys, recruit participants, and synthesize findings into actionable insights for product teams. Expect to collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and engineers, gaining exposure to the full product development cycle. Interns often contribute to both ongoing and short-term research projects, which provides a great opportunity to build practical skills and a professional portfolio.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a UX Research Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a UX Research Intern, a foundational understanding of user-centered design principles, research methodologies, and a relevant academic background (such as psychology, HCI, or design) are essential. Familiarity with tools like UserTesting, Optimal Workshop, and survey platforms, along with basic data analysis skills, is typically expected. Excellent communication, curiosity, and attention to detail are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for gathering actionable insights that inform product decisions and enhance user experience.

What is the difference between Ux Research Internship vs Ux Designer?

AspectUx Research InternshipUx Designer
Required SkillsResearch methods, data analysis, user interviewsDesign tools, wireframing, prototyping
Work EnvironmentAssist research teams, gather user insightsDesign and develop user interfaces
Industry UsageCommon in tech, startups, agenciesWidespread across tech, product companies

While both roles focus on improving user experience, a Ux Research Internship emphasizes gathering user insights and data analysis, whereas a Ux Designer concentrates on creating visual and interactive designs. Internships are ideal for gaining foundational experience, often in collaborative environments, preparing for full-time roles in UX design or research.

What is a UX Research Internship?

A UX Research Internship is a temporary position where students or recent graduates work within a company's user experience (UX) team to gain hands-on experience in researching users' needs, behaviors, and motivations. Interns typically assist with designing and conducting user interviews, surveys, usability tests, and analyzing data to help improve digital products. This role offers valuable exposure to real-world UX research methods, collaboration with designers and product teams, and opportunities to build a portfolio. Internships can last from a few months to a year and often serve as a pathway to full-time roles in UX research.
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Infographic showing various Ux Research Internship job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $77,274 per year, or $37.2 per hour.

Entry Level UX Research Apprenticeship

UX Woman

Philadelphia, PA โ€ข On-site, Remote

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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.