Lead UX Product Researcher - Emerging Experiences
$132,000–$238,000 year
Hybrid · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Lead research strategy and execution across future-focused initiatives and emerging experience explorations within Target's Emerging Experiences team. Drive qualitative and quantitative research across digital and physical touchpoints, including moderated and unmoderated testing, ethnographic studies, journey mapping, and concept evaluation. Define quality for AI-enabled interactions and personalized experiences; synthesize findings into actionable recommendations; mentor researchers and cross-functional partners; and advance human-centered research practices across product, design, engineering, and business teams. This role operates as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day arrangement, requiring onsite presence at Target HQ MN and virtual work as needed, with duties performed within the country of the primary work location.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years UX research experience
- 5+ years of leadership or mentorship in research
- Preferred 4-year degree in Design Research, Social Science, Psychology, Human Factors, HCI, Anthropology, or related field
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods including remote testing, surveys, ethnographic research, concept testing, and AI-supported approaches
- Strong storytelling and ability to translate data into strategic recommendations
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