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Drivemode · 4 days ago

Senior UX Researcher

Drivemode is a company focused on revolutionizing the future of electric vehicles. They are seeking a Senior UX Researcher to lead research that informs product direction and design decisions, collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to connect business strategy to user needs.

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Responsibilities

Lead research that directly informs product direction and design decisions across multiple interfaces, including in cars and mobile applications
Collaborate closely with PMs, designers, and engineers to identify key questions, prioritize learning goals, and translate insights into action
Plan and conduct research using a range of methods: qualitative, quantitative, or mixed, based on what’s best for the problem
Synthesize and communicate findings clearly to drive alignment, reduce product risk, and support better decision-making
Help establish research best practices, tooling, and processes as the function grows
Shape how we bring the user perspective into product development, from early concept through launch and iteration
Create clarity for the business through data, insight, and effective communication

Qualification

UX research experienceGenerative methodsEvaluative methodsAgile environmentsCommunicationExperience in automotiveJapanese customersStorytelling skillsStrategic mindset

Required

5+ years of hands-on UX research experience in design and/or design and/or product organizations
Has been the sole or lead researcher in an organization before, and are excited to build influence, not just execute studies
A portfolio of research that has directly influenced digital products at scale
Fluency across generative and evaluative methods, and the judgment to know when to use them
Experience working in agile environments and navigating fast-moving, cross-functional teams
Strong communication and storytelling skills; you can translate research into compelling narratives for a range of stakeholders
A strategic mindset and comfort working in ambiguity. You ask the right questions before jumping to answers

Preferred

Experience evaluating hardware-based user experiences
Experience working in automotive (OEM or Tier 1)
Experience working with a globally-distributed team
Experience working in Japan or with Japanese customers

Benefits

Full benefits

Company

Drivemode

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Drivemode is a technology firm that focuses on UX/software strategy and development for electric vehicles and motorcycles.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$9.01M
Key Investors
PanasonicIncubate Fund
2019-09-26Acquired
2017-03-23Series A· $6.5M
2016-01-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Yo Koga
Chief Executive Officer, Board of Director
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Jeff Standard
Chief Operating Officer
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