Experience Researcher, PLG

Asana; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 188,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Well-being benefits

Career coaching

In-office meals

Long-term savings

Job summary

Asana in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Experience Researcher to partner with Product, Design, Data Science and Engineering to shape research strategy and elevate our product craft.

In this role you will lead large-scale studies, translate findings into actionable recommendations, and influence the product roadmap as we expand PLG self-serve products like AI Teammates and ACM, collaborating with teams in Vancouver and San Francisco.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience practicing UX Research for digital products.
• Proficiency in mixed-methods research combining qualitative deep-dives with quantitative validation.
• Mature product judgment to distill signal into actionable deliverables.
• Strong organizational leadership managing multiple workstreams with senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of interaction design and content hierarchy for collaboration with Design.
• Experience exploring AI tools to enhance productivity and insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to define the research roadmap for PLG growth.
• Lead exploratory and evaluative research for upcoming product concepts and features.
• Uncover opportunities to drive adoption, usage, and value of Asana products.
• Translate insights into actionable recommendations that influence product strategy and business metrics.

Skills

UX Research

Mixed-methods research

Stakeholder management

Storytelling

AI tools experimentation

Job description

Our work informs teams at every level of Asana and drives key roadmap decisions. We partner with Product Design, Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering, as well as business and marketing teams, to develop valuable insights about customer behaviors and attitudes, translating them into actionable recommendations. We think deeply about new areas, help develop and test concepts, and improve products and services once they’ve rolled out. As a Senior Experience Researcher, you will be a strategic partner who not only executes high-impact research but also shapes the research culture to elevate our collective craft.

This role is based in our Vancouver office. Day to day collaboration is split roughly 50/50 between Vancouver teammates and San Francisco teammates. Locally, you will work closely with our PLG Adoption teams, specifically partnering with the AI Activations (AIA) and Conversion and Retention (CoRe) teams. Key local partners include Product Managers, Designers, and Engineering leads.

We operate with an office-centric hybrid schedule. In-office days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you interview for this role, your recruiter will share more about in-office requirements.

In this role, you will help shape and scale Asana’s Product-Led Growth (PLG) self-serve business. We recently launched several major new products—including AI Teammates, a Meetings product, and Asana for Client Management (ACM). We are also preparing two more major product lines for launch, which will unlock entirely new workflows and use cases for our customers. Historically, our growth relied on selling more seats or moving customers to higher tiers. Now, we have multiple new growth vectors, from AI credit consumption to these brand new product offerings. You will play a pivotal role in uncovering how to introduce users to these products, encourage users to try them, adopt them into their daily workflows, and deepen their usage over time.

The Experience Researcher plays a key role in defining the product roadmap and influencing how our PLG adoption strategy evolves.

What You’ll Achieve

In your first 4-5 months, you will partner with Adoption teams on immediate Q4 roadmap priorities, building out the self-serve pathways to buy and adopt our newest products. Over time, your remit will expand as we roll out self-serve motions for additional products.

Be a strategic partner: Together with your cross-functional partners (Product, Design, Engineering, Data Science) you’ll uncover how to best introduce users to Asana’s new products, encourage users to try them out, drive adoption in daily workflows, and deepen usage over time.

Drive ACM self serve growth: Research how users discover Asana for Client Management (ACM), start using it, adopt advanced features, and expand its footprint across their organization.

Uncover opportunities and pathways for how AI teammates, the Meetings product, and the client portal help customers extract more value from ACM and invite cross-functional collaboration.

Lead research on new concepts: Drive exploratory and evaluative research for upcoming product additions, assessing whether new concepts and personalized experiences feel valuable enough to encourage user engagement and organic sharing.

Build a foundation for future PLG offerings: Identify high-impact research needs to support the self-serve rollouts for the next two major product launches.

Connect insights to business impact: Ensure research directly influences the roadmap to meet critical business metrics, supporting our goals for AI ARR growth, higher-LTV customers, and increased NRR.

About You

• 6+ years of experience practicing UX Research for digital products, with a proven track record of leading large-scale projects.
• Strong proficiency in mixed-methods research, seamlessly combining qualitative deep-dives (contextual inquiry, prototype testing) with quantitative validation (survey design, behavioral data analysis) to triangulate insights and build high-confidence recommendations.
• Mature product judgement with the ability to distill messy signal into clear, "low-polish" deliverables that drive immediate decision-making.
• Strong organizational leadership and the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams while building deep trust and rapport with senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of interaction design and content hierarchy, allowing you to partner effectively with Design and Content Strategy to reduce friction and drive user action.
• Persuasive communicator who can influence product strategy through storytelling and evidence-based recommendations.
• Actively experimenting with AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making. We’re looking for researchers who can harness AI to extend and deepen the ways in which we develop insights and leverage them across the org.

What We’ll Offer

• Estimated Base Salary Range: $132,000- $178,000
• Equity and Benefits: Compensation includes equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Well-being: Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits, and inclusive family-building support.
• Growth: Career coaching and professional development support.
• Culinary: In-office culinary options tailored to your dietary preferences.
• Future: Long-term savings and retirement plans.

About Us

Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office-centric culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong.

We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive. Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an environment where all people feel that they are respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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