Principal UX Researcher, Strategic Research (m/f/d)

Chaos is a leading global software company that provides world-class visualization and design solutions, empowering creative minds to bring ideas to life.

For over twenty years, Chaos has developed innovative technologies serving multiple industries, including architecture and design, media and entertainment, and product e-commerce. Chaos’ solutions help architects, designers, VFX artists/animators, and other creative professionals share ideas, optimize workflows, and create immersive experiences.

Headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, Chaos is a global company with offices in 11 cities worldwide. In 2022, Chaos and Enscape merged, bringing together two industry-leading companies into one. Since then, Chaos has continued to grow with the additions of Cylindo, AXYZ Design, and Evolve Lab, further expanding our expertise and solutions across architecture, design, e-commerce, and AI. For more information, please visit chaos.com.

Principal UX Researcher

***This position is based in Sofia, Bulgaria, with hybrid working options. Applicants must have a work/residence permit for the respective location.***

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of UXR in empowering cross-functional stakeholders to make data-driven decisions
• Foster customer-centric culture by helping stakeholders better understand user needs and preferences across different segments
• Introduce and develop an ongoing product discovery practice in collaboration with Product Management stakeholders
• Plan and execute high effort/high impact foundational research to support strategic decisions in AEC and M&E domains
• Help implement holistic research practices across the company, by collaborating with Product, CS, Marketing and Sales leaders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure research aligns with organizational goals and objectives
• Conduct primary and secondary user research, as well as evaluative and generative research. Work well with both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, including but not limited to: journey mapping, surveys, interviews, usability studies and testing methods, early validation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and evaluate research topics, plan activities and ensure validity and reliability of data
• Support continuous UX KPIs and metrics measurement
• Democratize research within Product Management, Sales and Marketing teams, while also maintaining standards, validity and quality of data Increase the overall research maturity across the business, socialize research
• Create and maintain a central research repository
• Magnify the impact of research for strategic decision-making, while also ensuring diversified sample size and representation of customers outside of large studios and architecture firms
• Prepare guidelines, templates and other enablement materials to speed up research democratization across the company
• Mentor UX designers, PMs and other functions in executing high-quality research
• Ensure all data is handled with care and in full compliance with privacy standards

• 10+ years of mixed hands on research experience in UX and product research, Early validation, Market research
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research, as well as generative and evaluative research
• Experience with UX metrics and KPIs
• Experience with research democratization and enablement
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and act as a strategic partner in product decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Proactive attitude towards problem-solving and innovative thinking
• A collaborative mindset, with a passion for teamwork and knowledge sharing

Advantages:

• Familiarity with AEC and/or 3D software and terminology
• Familiarity with rendering is a strong advantage
• Experience working with designers and product managers
• Experience with recruitment management and ReOps

Why Chaos?

• Working for a globally recognized company for its cutting-edge products and honored with Academy Award for its contribution to motion pictures
• Working alongside talented people in an environment which fosters learning and knowledge-sharing
• Supplemental health insurance
• Flexible working hours and additional days off
• Competitive remuneration package
• Technical trainings and certifications
• Play and relax area in the office
• Special Discounts

We welcome people who value teamwork, stick to their agreements and are curious to explore new ways for achieving mastery.

If you think your profile is a good match for this role at Chaos, send us your resume and projects you have worked on.

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