About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Mixed-Methods UX Researcher to independently lead research studies across qualitative and quantitative tracks. You will be the primary point of contact for clients, guide the research strategy end-to-end, and mentor junior researchers translating complex consumer insights into compelling, decision-ready narratives for stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary client point of contact guiding stakeholders on the most appropriate research strategy to address their business objectives and facilitating briefings, progress updates, and post-study discussions.
- Connect research outcomes to client objectives, market realities, and strategic decision-making, building trust with clients, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Design proposals and pitches for client studies, driving alignment on research recommendations.
- Lead primary research end-to-end across a diverse range of mixed methods approaches including in-depth interviews (IDIs), usability testing, diary studies, ethnography, surveys, journey mapping, concept testing, card sorting, co-design sessions, heuristic evaluations, and prototype evaluations.
- Design and execute quantitative surveys, discussion guides, and research frameworks with methodological rigour; proficient in survey design, data collection (e.g., Qualtrics), data cleaning, and inferential statistics (t-tests, ANOVA, multivariate analysis).
- Utilise Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation, computational statistics, and data extraction to ensure robust, trustworthy findings.
- Synthesise large, complex datasets and qualitative inputs into clear, actionable insights strategically decoding consumer needs and communicating them through the art of storytelling.
- Prepare reports and presentations (PowerPoint, Google Slides) that translate numbers and narratives into compelling stories resonating with stakeholders.
- Challenge assumptions, validate findings, and ensure methodological rigour throughout the research lifecycle.
- Manage projects end-to-end, proactively addressing issues to ensure smooth execution and on-time delivery.
- Guide and mentor junior researchers across qualitative and quantitative projects, building mixed-methods capability within the team.
- Partner effectively with analysts, designers, product managers, and other researchers fostering collaboration and encouraging innovation in research practices.
- Manage the full programme workflow intake process, progress tracking, and templated study plans, deliverables, and communications against quality guidelines and milestone-based reviews by the overseeing FTE UXR.
Requirements
- 3–6 years of experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research across multiple categories and/or geographies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive mixed-methods methodologies, including generative and longitudinal approaches.
- Specialised knowledge in advanced quantitative research, survey design, and statistical analysis — including multivariate and inferential statistics.
- Expertise in data manipulation and computational statistics using Python or R; proficiency with SQL for data extraction.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and active listening skills — with the ability to turn nuanced research findings into persuasive narratives.
- Experience independently managing client relationships and research projects from briefing to delivery.
Skills
- Qualitative research
- Quantitative research
- Mixed methods
- In-depth interviews (IDIs)
- Usability testing
- Diary studies
- Ethnography
- Surveys
- Journey mapping
- Concept testing
- Card sorting
- Co-design sessions
- Heuristic evaluations
- Prototype evaluations
- Survey design
- Data collection
- Data cleaning
- Inferential statistics
- T-tests
- ANOVA
- Multivariate analysis
- Python
- R
- SQL
- Data manipulation
- Computational statistics
- Data extraction
- Qualtrics
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- User Testing
- DScout
- Insight synthesis
- Storytelling
- PowerPoint
- Google Slides
- Stakeholder management
- Communication
- Active listening
- Client relationship management
- Project management
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Full time
- Fixed Term Contract
Experience Level
- Mid-Level
- 3-6 years
About the Company
- For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences.
- Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact.
- Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet.
- Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future.
- Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.
