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Senior User Researcher

AT Autodesk
Autodesk

Senior User Researcher

Toronto, Canada

Job Requisition ID #

25WD85279

Position Overview
Experience Researchers at Autodesk are relentless customer advocates, possessing a passion for human-centered design, and having a track record of planning and executing highly impactful research with cross-functional teams. Our Experience Researchers leverage a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods and work in lockstep with their PM, XD and Business partners to envision, validate, and ship high-quality experiences our customers will love.

This role will join the Experience Research team for Autodesk's manufacturing products, reporting directly to the Director of Experience Research. Responsibilities for this position will cover strategic projects that create cohesive and scalable customer experiences in a variety of manufacturing products and services.

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The researcher will conduct formative research to understand customer workflows holistically, synthesizing that research to inform product strategy. In addition to top-notch research skills, this position requires a strategic mindset and the ability to collaborate with global teams across the company. The ideal candidate must be able to influence stakeholders through strong partnerships.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively plan and execute customer research throughout the strategy, design and development lifecycle, from early strategic direction through post-release validation
  • Design and employ a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including semi-structured interviews, surveys, contextual inquiries, participatory design, diary studies, usability studies, along with re-analyzing existing data
  • Develop relationships with stakeholders across the company to collect existing research and insights to inform your research questions and collaborate on end-to-end research that looks across the customer journey
  • Lead design-thinking workshops with cross-functional teams to ensure that findings and insights are translated into actionable product goals and direction
  • Share customer insights with the broader organization in creative ways to increase customer empathy
  • Work as an active member of the larger User Research team to drive standards and best practices for qualitative and quantitative data

Minimum Qualifications

  • 4+ years of professional research experience
  • Strong track record of qualitative and quantitative results impacting product strategy and development
  • Up-to-date toolkit of research methods, and the experience and savvy to know when to be lean and scrappy and when to be rigorous
  • Ability to collaborate with a wide set of stakeholders including designers, product managers, and marketing teams
  • Ability to execute in a fast-paced, agile environment
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas to their essence

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with manufacturing or PLM products and services
  • Experience researching multichannel experiences
  • Experience with agile software development
  • Experience with Autodesk products

Learn More

About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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Client-provided location(s): Toronto, ON, Canada
Job ID: autodesk-25WD85279
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Some Meals Provided
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Promote From Within
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • BIPOC founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led