Lead UX Researcher, Growth

Hinge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Learning stipend

Parental leave

Fertility stipend

Date stipend

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Hinge is seeking a Lead Researcher for Growth to steer research strategy and shape the Growth product team's roadmap, improving user experiences worldwide.

You will collaborate with researchers, PMs, designers, data scientists, CX and marketing to uncover monetization opportunities, measure sentiment, and mentor other researchers while championing inclusive, empathetic product development.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in user research, including 2–3 years in consumer-facing product research.
• Experience with monetization, subscriptions, or new revenue streams.
• Strong quantitative methods and sentiment measurement in experiments.
• Proven ability to tell clear data-driven stories and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Build and drive the research roadmap for Growth product teams.
• Develop and execute end-to-end research across strategic to evaluative stages.
• Conduct research on international expansion, monetization and merchandising.
• Build inclusive products considering diverse audiences and accessibility.
• Collaborate with researchers, product managers, designers, data scientists, CX, marketing and brand strategy to identify key research questions and prioritize projects.
• Generate actionable insights to help teams make decisions and build momentum toward the mission.
• Model honest, empathetic communication and help partners navigate ambiguity with confidence and care.

Skills

User research experience

Monetization/Revenue

Quantitative analysis

Data analysis (R/SPSS/Looker)

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring researchers

Team culture champion

Tools

R

SPSS

Looker

Job description

Lead Researcher, Growth

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About the Role

Lead research strategy to build and drive the research roadmap for Growth product teams. Improve user experiences on Hinge worldwide and drive product excellence within the Growth product group.

Responsibilities

• Build and drive the research roadmap for Growth product teams.
• Develop and execute end‑to‑end research using appropriate methods from strategic to iterative and evaluative to help the team achieve goals.
• Conduct research on international expansion, monetization and merchandising.
• Build inclusive products, considering different audiences’ needs and accessibility.
• Collaborate with researchers, product managers, designers, data scientists, customer experience, marketing and brand strategy to identify key research questions and prioritize projects.
• Generate actionable insights that help teams make decisions and build momentum toward the mission.
• Model honest, empathetic communication and help partners navigate ambiguity with confidence and care.

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of user research experience, including 2–3 years in a consumer‑facing product research role.
• Experience working on monetization, subscriptions, or new revenue streams or zero‑to‑one products.
• Strong quantitative skills (e.g., survey, experimental) with expertise in measuring sentiment in experiment frameworks.
• Proficiency in data manipulation, analysis, and dashboard creation with R, SPSS, or Looker (or similar statistical software).
• Strong communicator, committed to telling clear and compelling stories with data.
• Proactive in building and sustaining trusting relationships with cross‑functional partners.
• Eager to learn from, collaborate with, and mentor other researchers.
• Champion team culture in authentic, courageous, and empathic ways.

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching: 100% match of the first 10% pre‑tax contributions up to $10,000 per year.
• Professional Growth: Annual Learning & Development stipend and free Udemy access from day one.
• Parental Leave: 100% paid for 20 weeks for both birth and non‑birth parents.
• Fertility Support: Access to fertility care and stipend for fertility preservation.
• Monthly $100 date stipend and free Hinge Premium for employees and their loved ones.
• ERGs: Eight Employee Resource Groups offering meetings, events, and support.

Core Values

• Authenticity: Share openly with words, actions, and intentions.
• Courage: Embrace lofty goals and tough challenges.
• Empathy: Deeply consider the perspective of others.
• Diversity inspires innovation.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Hinge is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe success is created by a diverse workforce of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, or interview, please let your Talent Acquisition partner know.

Salary

Salary range reflects a position based in New York City and may be adjusted geographically if authorized to work outside this location.