We’re looking for a UX Researcher who’s equal parts analytical, empathetic, and bold, someone who thrives in uncovering user insights through both structured analysis and real-world fieldwork. This role is central to ensuring that every product decision is backed by deep user understanding, not assumptions.
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What You’ll Do
- Lead end-to-end research initiatives, from defining goals and selecting methods to conducting studies, synthesizing findings, and communicating insights.
- Conduct in-field and remote research with real users across Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region, including intercept interviews, contextual inquiries, and usability sessions.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify patterns and trends in user behavior.
- Balance qualitative and quantitative methods, such as in-depth interviews, diary studies, surveys, analytics deep-dives, and A/B test evaluation.
- Document findings thoroughly through structured reports, visual frameworks, and presentation decks that drive design and product decisions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and analytics to ensure research insights are timely, actionable, and measurable.
- Advocate for users by communicating insights clearly and confidently to stakeholders, translating empathy into impact.
- Build scalable research frameworks to improve consistency, speed, and rigor across the team.
Examples of Research You Might Lead
- Running in-person usability sessions in Riyadh’s busiest malls to test the onboarding flow for new users.
- Conducting delivery rider shadowing and diary studies to understand post-order experience pain points.
- Analyzing survey and app analytics data to uncover churn reasons and improve retention.
- Facilitating concept testing workshops with product and design teams to validate early ideas before development.
- Leading feature validation studies for new product launches or key initiatives within our Food, Quick Commerce, or FinTech domains.
- Developing deep-dive reports on specific user segments (e.g., first-time users, loyal customers, or vendors) to guide domain or product strategies.
Qualifications
- Fluency in English required; Arabic proficiency mandatory.
- 5+ years of experience in UX Research or Human-Centered Design, ideally within product-driven or fast-paced tech environments.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Design, or a related field.
- Expertise across qualitative and quantitative research methods such as usability testing, ethnographic studies, concept validation, surveys, and heuristic evaluations.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills, able to distill complex findings into clear, structured reports with visual storytelling and actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decisions across product and tech teams.
- Comfortable and confident conducting fieldwork, talking to random users in public, visiting vendors, or running in-person sessions when needed.
- Familiarity with tools such as Maze, Qualtrics, Dovetail, Typeform, Looker, Excel, or Google Data Studio.
- Experience with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD.
- Good understanding of user-centered design principles and practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage time effectively.
Additional Information
Please include your portfolio or research case study when sharing your CV.
