Associate Director, UX Research Job at Chewy in Boston
Chewy, Boston, MA, United States, 02298
About Chewy:
Chewy is dedicated to becoming the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Our Product Design and Research team is a collaborative group passionate about crafting innovative, user-centric experiences that delight customers and elevate how they care for their pets.
Role Overview:
As an Associate Director, UX Research , you'll own research vision that crafts Chewy's next-generation products and services. You’ll work closely with product management, design, and engineering to ensure outstanding user experiences. This high-profile role offers the opportunity to innovate, drive strategy, and lead a dynamic research team to elevate the customer experience.
What You'll Do:
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Lead Strategic Research: Guide cross-functional teams to craft customer-centric experiences at the intersection of research, design, content, and technology.
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Drive Innovation: Influence key product investments and strategies that deliver long-term value for customers.
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Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a growing team of UX researchers, encouraging a culture of collaboration and innovation.
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Standardize Research Practices: Champion consistency and cohesion in UX research across Chewy’s products and services.
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Build Talent: Recruit, develop, and retain UX research professionals while maintaining high quality standards.
What You’ll Need:
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Experience: 8+ years in UX Research with 3+ years of leadership experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
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Leadership: Leading anddeveloping teams across multiple products, with a track record of motivating talent and delivering results.
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Strategic Vision: Ability to set direction and build repeatable, balanced processes for long-term success.
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Research Expertise: Strong understanding of UX research methodologies, User-Centered Design, and both qualitative/quantitative research.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working with teams with varied strengths, influencing key decisions, and delivering on business goals.
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Communication: Excellent presentation and social skills, with the ability to distill sophisticated research into actionable insights.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in research, HCI, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
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Travel: Occasional travel required.
Why Chewy?
Join a forward-thinking team that’s reshaping pet parents and partners everywhere. You’ll be empowered to make an impact, innovate, and grow alongside hardworking and dedicated colleagues.
Hub Locations & Work Arrangement:
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Hub Locations : Bellevue, WA or Boston, MA
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Hybrid Model: 2+ days in hub location per week
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Remote: This role is NOT a remote role.
Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com .
If you have a question regarding your application, please contact HR@chewy.com .
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