Medium is looking for a design researcher to join our growing design team. We’re a tight-knit group that is passionate and curious about the people we’re building for. We love research, and get there’s a lot of nuance to it. We know some about our users, but can’t wait to have the capabilities to learn more.
Who are you?
You’re always the one asking questions. You’ve been curious for as long as you can remember. And you love a good story.
More recently, as a researcher, you’ve worked on both strategic and tactical efforts — you’re just as good at getting a usability study done as a diary study. You measure yourself in impact on product, not pure research output. You love being able to contribute to a product that impacts people in profound ways.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the product, design, and engineering teams to do the most impactful and useful work possible in a start-up timeline
Recruit, design, execute, and analyze research studies at various stages in the product development process
Create actionable and inspiring communications of findings
Share findings and stories with the rest of company
Requirements
A strong research foundation via the social sciences, e.g. HCI, psychology, sociology, anthropology
At least 2 years of experience doing research on a web product
Experience in a diverse set of methodologies, e.g. usability, semi-structured interviews, surveys, A/B testing
Consistent record of great communication and deliverables