Amazon
UX Researcher II (Design Research), GREF
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
UX Researcher II (Design Research), GREF
Job ID: 2842460 | Amazon.com Services LLC This is a unique opportunity to help shape the workplace experience for Amazonians around the world. The Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) organization is responsible for creating the spaces that inspire Amazonians to make history. The globally diverse team manages Amazon’s corporate offices in more than 60 countries. GREF provides real estate transactions expertise, business partnering, space and occupancy planning, design and construction, capital investment program management, facility maintenance, and operations all contributing to the employee experience and leveraging places and programs to enable culture to thrive at Amazon. Within GREF, the Global Customer Insights team represents the voice of the Amazonian throughout the workplace journey. We surface insights that help GREF deliver a workplace experience that enables Amazonians to do their best work while at the office. We are seeking a mixed-method user research professional to join our growing Global Customer Insights team. As a UX Researcher II in GREF, you will lead both generative and evaluative research efforts in support of teams designing workplace experiences. You will steward multiple projects through the human-centered design (HCD) process, leading research at various points along the innovation / product life cycle (e.g., early-stage discovery to concept refinement and in-market testing). As a UX Researcher II, you are a customer-obsessed leader who is deeply curious and constantly strives to ask better questions. You deploy a range of research methods and a variety of analytical approaches to understand the current state as well as uncover future customer needs and opportunities. If you are passionate about developing and applying research methods to answer challenging questions, enjoy collaborating closely with highly skilled cross-functional partners, and like seeing your efforts translated into real world impact, we want you on our team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, impact-oriented, and able to translate complex challenges into actionable insights. Key job responsibilities
Conduct generative and evaluative research using appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods to produce actionable insights. Synthesize research insights and distill them into compelling narratives that frame problems, illuminate the customer need, and lead to relevant and actionable ideation territories for short term solutioning. Guide a team of cross-functional partners on the execution of research studies and the delivery of results. Advocate for innovative ideas that will delight our customers, building cross-functional alignment and driving decision-making. Present research findings and recommendations to stakeholders across varied levels. About the team
This role will be a key lead within the newly formed Global Transformation & Insights org. Key functions within this team include Customer Insights, Business Insights, Creative + UX Design, and Communications. We are a group of builders, creators, innovators and go getters. We are customer obsessed, and index high on Ownership. We Think Big, and move fast, and constantly challenge one another while collaborating on "what else", "how might we", and "how can I help". We celebrate the unique perspectives we each bring to the table. We thrive in ambiguity. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
4+ years conducting user research, across a variety of development life cycle stages, where at least 2 years include hands-on qualitative research and moderating experience, including focus groups. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Psychology, Anthropology, Behavioral Economics, Data Science, or 3+ years of field research experience. Experience in a range of research methods, both generative and evaluative types of research, including in context research, and user testing interviews. A portfolio that illustrates how your research informed decision-making, showcasing deliverables, and your ability to extract actionable insights from qualitative and quantitative data. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work with limited guidance, seeking direction when needed. Practical application of research methods and tools to solve and/or inform business problems, and the ability to identify that not all problems are new (or require new research), and ramp up quickly on new areas by diving deep into previous research across teams. Familiar with human centered design concepts, and ability to guide team through the research process within HCD methodologies. Excellent written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly across different audiences. Direct experience using digital research platforms e.g., Dscout, Qualtrics. Ability to moderate 4+ hours of research in a day. Experience in employee-based research. Research agency experience a plus. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $117,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $193,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Posted:
November 29, 2024 (Updated 1 day ago)
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Job ID: 2842460 | Amazon.com Services LLC This is a unique opportunity to help shape the workplace experience for Amazonians around the world. The Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) organization is responsible for creating the spaces that inspire Amazonians to make history. The globally diverse team manages Amazon’s corporate offices in more than 60 countries. GREF provides real estate transactions expertise, business partnering, space and occupancy planning, design and construction, capital investment program management, facility maintenance, and operations all contributing to the employee experience and leveraging places and programs to enable culture to thrive at Amazon. Within GREF, the Global Customer Insights team represents the voice of the Amazonian throughout the workplace journey. We surface insights that help GREF deliver a workplace experience that enables Amazonians to do their best work while at the office. We are seeking a mixed-method user research professional to join our growing Global Customer Insights team. As a UX Researcher II in GREF, you will lead both generative and evaluative research efforts in support of teams designing workplace experiences. You will steward multiple projects through the human-centered design (HCD) process, leading research at various points along the innovation / product life cycle (e.g., early-stage discovery to concept refinement and in-market testing). As a UX Researcher II, you are a customer-obsessed leader who is deeply curious and constantly strives to ask better questions. You deploy a range of research methods and a variety of analytical approaches to understand the current state as well as uncover future customer needs and opportunities. If you are passionate about developing and applying research methods to answer challenging questions, enjoy collaborating closely with highly skilled cross-functional partners, and like seeing your efforts translated into real world impact, we want you on our team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, impact-oriented, and able to translate complex challenges into actionable insights. Key job responsibilities
Conduct generative and evaluative research using appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods to produce actionable insights. Synthesize research insights and distill them into compelling narratives that frame problems, illuminate the customer need, and lead to relevant and actionable ideation territories for short term solutioning. Guide a team of cross-functional partners on the execution of research studies and the delivery of results. Advocate for innovative ideas that will delight our customers, building cross-functional alignment and driving decision-making. Present research findings and recommendations to stakeholders across varied levels. About the team
This role will be a key lead within the newly formed Global Transformation & Insights org. Key functions within this team include Customer Insights, Business Insights, Creative + UX Design, and Communications. We are a group of builders, creators, innovators and go getters. We are customer obsessed, and index high on Ownership. We Think Big, and move fast, and constantly challenge one another while collaborating on "what else", "how might we", and "how can I help". We celebrate the unique perspectives we each bring to the table. We thrive in ambiguity. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
4+ years conducting user research, across a variety of development life cycle stages, where at least 2 years include hands-on qualitative research and moderating experience, including focus groups. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Psychology, Anthropology, Behavioral Economics, Data Science, or 3+ years of field research experience. Experience in a range of research methods, both generative and evaluative types of research, including in context research, and user testing interviews. A portfolio that illustrates how your research informed decision-making, showcasing deliverables, and your ability to extract actionable insights from qualitative and quantitative data. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work with limited guidance, seeking direction when needed. Practical application of research methods and tools to solve and/or inform business problems, and the ability to identify that not all problems are new (or require new research), and ramp up quickly on new areas by diving deep into previous research across teams. Familiar with human centered design concepts, and ability to guide team through the research process within HCD methodologies. Excellent written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly across different audiences. Direct experience using digital research platforms e.g., Dscout, Qualtrics. Ability to moderate 4+ hours of research in a day. Experience in employee-based research. Research agency experience a plus. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $117,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $193,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Posted:
November 29, 2024 (Updated 1 day ago)
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