UX Researcher

1 Month ago • 8-10 Years • Product Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Character.AI seeks a UX Researcher to partner with the Product team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify research questions around user and creator needs. The role involves designing and executing qualitative and quantitative research (usability testing, interviews, surveys, etc.), analyzing data, and communicating findings to influence product strategy. Responsibilities include identifying research gaps, scaling research practices, championing best practices, and mentoring other researchers. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience leading user research, preferably in a large consumer product area, and be comfortable with ambiguity and diverse methodologies.
Must have:
  • Partner with stakeholders to prioritize research topics
  • Design & execute qualitative & quantitative research
  • Analyze data & provide actionable recommendations
  • Communicate findings clearly to various audiences
  • Champion user research best practices
  • 8+ years experience leading user research
  • Experience with social media/consumer app research
  • SQL, STATA, SPSS, R, or equivalent coding experience
  • Statistical analysis skills (regressions, ANOVA, T-tests)
Good to have:
  • Advanced degree in human behavior related field
  • Experience researching advanced technologies (AI, AR, VR)
  • Experience scaling a consumer app in a high-growth startup

Job Details

We are seeking a UX Researcher to serve as the key partner for the Character.AI Product team. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to help identify critical research questions around user and creator needs. The UX Researcher will help further our knowledge of user and creator experiences and focus on identifying research needs and gaps. You will help Character.AI Product teams to develop and implement solutions for scaling our ever growing and dynamic research practice.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with product and business stakeholders to identify and prioritize research topics in a rapidly-changing environment.

  • Proactively identify research needs and gaps, and implement solutions that scale our UX research practice with velocity and impact.

  • Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative methods, including: usability testing, concept testing, in-depth interviews, focus groups, ethnography, surveys, log analysis, fieldwork.

  • Analyze research data and translate findings into actionable recommendations that influence product strategy and design decisions.

  • Communicate research findings in a clear and compelling manner to a variety of audiences, including stakeholders and executives, using reports, presentations, and visualizations.

  • Champion user research best practices, establishing robust processes and methodological toolkits for the team.

  • Help to establish a user-centered design culture, advocating for the user and building a culture that prioritizes human-centric design principles.

  • Mentor and guide other researchers and cross-functional partners in research methods.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years’ of relevant experience in user experience, applied research and/or product research and development or an advanced degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.

  • 7+ years of experience leading user research, preferably in a senior or lead role for a large consumer product area with many stakeholders.

  • Comfort with ambiguity and solving problems without an established process to follow.

  • Experience conducting UX research for a social media or consumer app.

  • Experience with usertesting.com & unmoderated testing.

  • Experience coding with SQL, STATA, SPSS, R, or equivalent.

  • Experience applying statistical analysis methods such as regressions, ANOVA, and T-Tests, and the ability to summarize and explain those results for non-technical audiences.

  • Proficient in relevant design and research tools, including:

    • Figma (or similar design/prototyping tools)

    • User testing platform tools

    • Research repository tools

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, or Information Science.

  • Experience researching advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, blockchain, or robotics.

  • Experience scaling a consumer app audience in a high growth startup environment.

About Character.AI

Character.AI empowers people to connect, learn and tell stories through interactive entertainment. Over 20 million people visit Character.AI every month, using our technology to supercharge their creativity and imagination. Our platform lets users engage with tens of millions of characters, enjoy unlimited conversations, and embark on infinite adventures.


In just two years, we achieved unicorn status and were honored as Google Play's AI App of the Year—a testament to our innovative technology and visionary approach.


Join us and be a part of establishing this new entertainment paradigm while shaping the future of Consumer AI!

At Character, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly uphold a non-discrimination policy based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. Your unique perspectives are vital to our success.

Compensation Range: $150K - $250K

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Character is one of the world's leading personal AI platforms. Founded in 2021 by AI pioneers Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas, Character is a full-stack AI company with a globally scaled direct-to-consumer platform. 

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