Associate UX Researcher

Condé Nast; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in London is seeking an Associate UX Researcher to aid in uncovering insights that shape user experiences. This role requires collaboration with designers and product teams while contributing to impactful research projects in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a foundational understanding of UX research methods and a passion for enhancing digital interactions. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovative and user-centric solutions in a vibrant media landscape.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bupa Private Healthcare

Corporate gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Learning Hub access

Qualifications

• Some professional or academic experience in UX research or usability testing.
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to summarize research findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze usability studies and user research.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate insights.
• Contribute to engaging reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Curiosity about user behavior

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Dovetail

Job description

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video, and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit, and Wired among others.

Job Description

Location: London, GB

Condé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden, and Tatler among many others.

We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video, and social platforms.

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday – Thursday).

We value diversity of background, views, and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills, and contributions recognizing the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

About Condé Nast Technology
At Condé Nast Technology our mission is to fuel the success of our brands in both business and creativity by crafting the next‑generation of content, publishing, loyalty, and commerce experiences. We are a collective of product managers, designers, engineers, strategists, and researchers united in our dedication to building innovative, user‑centric products.

As part of our dynamic team you will collaborate with international colleagues spanning the globe, engaging with stakeholders in our US and UK headquarters as well as across our 10 other markets. Our commitment to cross‑functional collaboration is paramount; you will work closely with our functional pillars in CNT covering Product Engineering, Architecture, Design, UX, and Data. Additionally you will collaborate with our business partners in Consumer Marketing, Commercial Licensing, Editorial, and Brand, embodying our emphasis on seamless teamwork and holistic innovation.

The Role

Our understanding of the audiences who consume our products, the contributors who shape them, and the landscape in which we operate is fundamental to the success of our design and product experiences.

We are looking for an Associate UX Researcher to join the Condé Nast UX Research team. Based in London they will support research initiatives across our global portfolio of brands to uncover behaviours, motivations, and insights that help shape intuitive and inspiring digital experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the early stage of their UX research career who is naturally curious, motivated, and eager to learn. The role offers exposure to a wide range of brands, audiences, and research methods, building your skills in understanding user behaviour and translating insight into meaningful product improvements.

Research Support and Execution

• Work hands‑on across a range of projects from discovery research to usability testing, helping to plan, conduct, and analyse studies that turn user insight into actionable direction for Condé Nast.
• Assist with research setup, participant recruitment, and study logistics across both web and app experiences.
• Observe sessions, take detailed notes, and contribute to data analysis, summarising findings into clear actionable recommendations for design and product teams.

Collaboration and Communication

• Partner with Designers, Product Managers, Analysts, and other cross‑functional teams across Condé Nast to ensure user insights drive design and product decisions.
• Participate in workshops, ideation sessions, and cross‑brand initiatives that connect research to business and audience goals.
• Contribute to reports and presentations that make insights engaging, actionable, and accessible for stakeholders at all levels.
• Help maintain and organise research documentation, insights libraries, and knowledge repositories to support visibility and reusability across teams.

Learning and Growth

• Gain hands‑on experience with a range of qualitative and quantitative methods guided by an experienced research team.
• Develop skills in connecting behavioural and emotional insights to strategic opportunities.
• Build a deep understanding of Condé Nast audiences across lifestyle, fashion, travel, culture, and shopping brands.
• Contribute to improving research operations and self‑serve frameworks to scale best practices globally.

What will you be doing

As a researcher you are curious about people and passionate about understanding what drives their decisions and behaviours. You thrive on exploring complex questions and turning insight into purposeful action that helps teams design and build with clarity and intent.

You are comfortable with ambiguity and see challenges as opportunities to learn, adapt, and simplify. Highly organised and detail‑oriented, you collaborate naturally with others and are motivated by solving real user problems.

You champion the customer voice and believe that meaningful user‑led insight should shape every decision. You have a genuine interest in design, media, and technology and are driven to help create experiences that feel trustworthy, intuitive, and human.

Who you are

• Some professional, academic, or internship experience in UX research, usability testing, or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods such as interviews, surveys, or usability studies.
• Strong communication and writing skills with the ability to summarise findings clearly. Attention to detail, organisation, and curiosity about how people interact with digital products. A collaborative and proactive approach to work.
• A passion for learning and developing new skills in a supportive research environment.

It Would Be a Bonus To Have

• Experience using research tools such as Dovetail.
• Experience conducting or assisting with usability studies or interviews.
• Familiarity with digital content publishing or e‑commerce environments.
• Awareness of accessibility and inclusive design principles.
• Comfort working across time zones with distributed teams.

Does this sound like you

Please upload your CV and cover letter/portfolio which highlights why you’d love to take on this role and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.

We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team – we don’t use AI‑assisted technology to review applications.

What benefits do we offer

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
• You’ll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, season‑ticket loans, and eye tests.
• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership, and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• We’re a dog‑friendly office and you’ll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training available in local languages.
• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

What happens next

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply below and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics.