Senior, Design Researcher

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

About the Role 

The Senior Design Researcher position at Walmart conducts UX research that influences our product roadmaps and informs design. You represent the perspective of our users to help understand their needs, motivations and pain points. 

The role responsibilities include the ability to run workshops, conduct generative and evaluative research, story-telling and presenting deliverables to executives.  

You’ll sweep us off our feet if you have... 

• A strong working knowledge and experience with both generative and evaluative research methods, including how to apply them in a fast-moving organization.  
• Degree in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, Social Sciences, Market Research, or a related field with 3-5 years of job experience.  
• The ability to work without close supervision but you seek out and welcome feedback from senior leaders and managers. 
• Ability to produce great work in short timeframe and adapt to the ever-changing priorities of the business. 
• A self-starter mindset who is well organized and always looking to improve things.   

You’ll make an impact by: 

• Pulling from a broad toolkit of research methods, including live studies, un-moderated studies, field studies, participatory design, heuristic evaluations, and remote usability testing. 
• Prioritizing initiatives with key stakeholders. 
• Proactively soliciting and leveraging competitive research, data, and analytics to inform design and business strategy. 
• Championing the Design Thinking philosophy while collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional partners. 
• Communicating effectively with kindness and empathy including strong presentation skills. 

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.  

Perks and Benefits 

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.  

  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people. 

Imagine working in an environment where your research can redefine and humanize users while improving their lives. Join Walmart and your work could help over 265 million global customers live better every week. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. When you join Walmart, you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. 

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. O