Senior Design Research Lead: Strategy & Insights

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Live Better U education program

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Principal Design Researcher in Bentonville, AR to deliver high-impact, actionable insights shaping an experiences strategy for members and associates. You will craft clear narratives from complex data, facilitate workshops, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to influence decisions and drive measurable outcomes.

You will lead research initiatives, develop strategies across qualitative and quantitative methods, and translate findings into actionable frameworks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in UI/UX design, graphic design, visual communication, product design, computer science, information technology, or related area.
• 5 years’ experience in market research, business analysis, UX design research, or related area.
• 7 years' experience in market research, business analysis, UX design research, or related area.
• As permitted by applicable law, provide evidence of full vaccination or accommodation per CDC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design research initiatives to identify customer needs and business challenges, driving product and process improvements.
• Develop and execute research strategies using qualitative and quantitative methods, including user interviews, contextual inquiries, and usability testing.
• Analyze data and synthesize insights to inform user experience design and anticipate risks or gaps in product journeys.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align research outcomes with business objectives and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder communication and consensus-building through clear, data-driven presentations and reports.
• Coach team members and cross-functional partners elevating research craft, strategic thinking, and impact.

Education

Bachelor's degree in UI/UX design / related field

7 years experience in market research / UX design research / related area

Job description

Walmart is seeking a Principal Design Researcher in Bentonville, AR to deliver high-impact, actionable insights shaping an experiences strategy for members and associates. You will craft clear narratives from complex data, facilitate workshops, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to influence decisions and drive measurable outcomes.

You will lead research initiatives, develop strategies across qualitative and quantitative methods, and translate findings into actionable frameworks and