Squarespace is hiring : Senior UX Researcher, Commerce in New York

Overview The mission of the Squarespace Commerce team is to provide sellers with the tools they need to build and grow their business on Squarespace. With a priority focus on service sellers, we have an exciting roadmap of work ahead to help service sellers connect with their customers and seamlessly deliver the services and hospitality they strive for.

You will be a UX Researcher to support research within Squarespace Commerce. You will support across the Commerce team but embed with teams each half to drive high-priority work. You will work closely with product owners to guide the direction and influence of Research — staying involved with the product teams and training their colleagues to maximize their ability to understand and act upon customer needs. You will report directly to the UX Research Manager, working out of our NYC headquarters 2x a week.

Base pay and location Base pay range : $118,500.00 / yr - $165,000.00 / yr

New York, NY and related locations per posting. The base salary will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors. Cash compensation range is listed above; additional compensation may apply where eligible.

Responsibilities Lead end-to-end strategic research while also engaging in tactical research, including concept and usability testing.

Shape thought leadership in a specific product / feature area, champion the feature and the underlying customer needs.

Build and nurture partnerships with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, data scientists, analysts, customer support, and engineers.

Develop a toolkit of quantitative and qualitative research methods and use business metrics to prioritize a research roadmap.

Present findings to leadership and illustrate insights in ways that influence stakeholders and product roadmaps.

Identify patterns in research across teams and establish core insights that inform ongoing prioritization.

Advocate for research within the organization and guide stakeholders toward the best study areas, methodologies, and shared user understanding.

Manage multiple projects from briefing to release with support and coaching.

Qualifications 5+ years of UX Research experience (education and training considered).

Strong toolkit of research methods with ability to tailor to team needs and constraints.

Experience creating and owning end-to-end research processes and influencing product direction at leadership level.

Experience with market research and collaboration with marketing teams.

Ability to conduct mixed-method studies and teach non-researchers fundamentals and best practices for lightweight research.

Ability to provide focus and direction to multiple stakeholders amid ambiguity and technical constraints.

Basic familiarity with analytics and quantitative research, with comfort working with quantitative research partners.

Benefits & Perks A choice between medical plans with option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, and vision

Supplemental life and disability insurance

Fertility and adoption benefits

Headspace mindfulness app subscription

Global Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits with employer match

Flexible paid time off

Parental leave and care leave : 20 weeks parental leave and up to 12 weeks for ill family member care

Pretax commuter benefit

Education reimbursement

Employee donation match to community organizations

ERGs and a dog-friendly workplace

Free lunch and snacks; private rooftop

Hack week twice per year

About Squarespace : Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with tools to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products includes websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as scheduling with Acuity and social media tools with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team is headquartered in New York City with offices in multiple locations.

Equal opportunity and values Our Commitment : We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Squarespace will never solicit your personal banking information or ask you to transfer money in connection with a job offer or interview, and we will not reach out via phone or SMS without your permission or knowledge.

Seniority, type, and function Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Information Technology

Industries : Technology, Information and Internet, Software Development, and Research Services

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