Design Insights & Validation Research Lead

HP
Vancouver
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 93,400 - 143,800 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 3-6 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Storytelling","Analytical synthesis","Cross-functional collaboration","Stakeholder influence"]

Lead end-to-end design research, insights, and validation to inform product, experience, and strategic decisions across hardware, software, and services. Apply advanced mixed-method qualitative and quantitative research to tackle complex, ambiguous problems, synthesize findings into actionable recommendations, and influence cross-functional roadmaps. Independently guide study execution, ensure methodological rigor, and scale research frameworks, tools, and documentation across teams.

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Design Insights & Validation Research Lead

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end design research, insights, and validation to inform product, experience, and strategic decisions across hardware, software, and services. Apply advanced mixed-method qualitative and quantitative research to tackle complex, ambiguous problems, synthesize findings into actionable recommendations, and influence cross-functional roadmaps. Independently guide study execution, ensure methodological rigor, and scale research frameworks, tools, and documentation across teams.
Location: Vancouver
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead end-to-end qualitative and quantitative research initiatives from problem definition to insight delivery across multiple workstreams.
  • •Design and execute advanced studies for complex and ambiguous problem spaces, including usability testing, surveys, concept validation, journey evaluation, and behavioral analytics.
  • •Synthesize research insights into strategic recommendations that connect user needs to product, design, and business decisions.
  • •Drive customer-centric exploration and validation of concepts, prototypes, and live experiences to improve clarity, usability, trust, and value.
  • •Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to influence roadmaps and decision-making using objective, actionable insights.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 93,400 - 143,800 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsurancePaid Leave401k

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Factors, Psychology, Social Sciences, HCI, Design Research, or a related field.
  • •Typically 3–6 years of experience in UX research, design research, or market research.
  • •Strong expertise in mixed-method research (qualitative + quantitative) and selecting appropriate methodologies for complex problems.
  • •Experience designing and executing advanced research studies (e.g., interviews, usability testing, surveys, concept validation, journey evaluation).
  • •Proficiency with research platforms such as UserTesting, Suzy, and Qualtrics, plus familiarity with AI-assisted research tools.
Experience:3-6 yearsUX researchDesign researchMarket research
Education:Bachelor's in Human Factors, Psychology, Social Sciences, HCI, Design Research, or related field
Skills:CommunicationStorytellingAnalytical synthesisCross-functional collaborationStakeholder influence
Tech Stack:UserTestingSuzyQualtricsEye-trackingAI-assisted research tools

Company Brief

HP
Designs and manufactures personal computers, printers, and related supplies, as well as provides software, services, and solutions for consumers and enterprises worldwide.
Industry: Hardware Devices
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Palo Alto, United States
Founded: 1939
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