Position Summary...

　　What you'll do...

　　Staff Design Researcher

　　We're building Walmart Data Ventures from the ground up, and Design Research is critical to our foundation. Our disruptive data products serve millions of customers, suppliers, and associates across our unique user ecosystem. Join our mission of crafting world class data experiences with them, for them.

　　As a Staff Design Researcher, you'll help define and lead research strategy and execution. We work hard to understand the people we're designing for, and to deliver useful and usable products that delight. You'll work across functions and stakeholder groups, contributing your deep knowledge of the UX research process to guide roadmaps and product direction toward successful outcomes for our users and our business. If you're motivated by solving complex problems alongside some of brightest folks in the industry, then this is the opportunity for you.

　　About Walmart Data Ventures:

　　Data Ventures exists to unlock the full value of Walmart's data by delivering enterprise data products that empower our biggest merchants and suppliers to make better, faster decisions. We're seeking entrepreneurial individuals to help define our products from concept to deployment.

　　What you'll do:

　　Help define our research strategy, approach, and executionSynthesis and ideation, in partnership with Product Design, Product Management, Engineering, and Data ScienceHelp establish a user- and human-centered product development cultureLead portfolio-wide research programs that balance business objectives and customer needsInterface directly with the people who use our products, representing Data Ventures while building strong customer relationships and uncovering our users' most critical needsIdentify and communicating high value opportunities for our teams to prioritize and execute towardScale and grow the research discipline within our organization

　　Qualifications:

　　Deep understanding of design thinking methodologies and user- / human-centered product design and developmentExperience leading the full spectrum of research activities - persona development, journey mapping, qualitative, quantitative, secondary research, workshop design and facilitation, insights gathering and synthesis, and usability testingA track record of influencing successful product direction and outcomes, across functions, stakeholders, and business leadersBachelor's degree with 7-9 years of professional research experience, or Master's Degree with 5-7 years of professional research experience, or 10+ years of professional research experienceWork samples that showcase your research experience and approach

　　Perks and benefits:

　　Beyond competitive pay, this role is eligible to receive incentive awards based on performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer:

　　Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - by choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people

　　We believe our business only succeeds when our people do, and we work to foster an environment of diversity and inclusion. That means welcoming, respecting, and making space for diverse lifestyles, backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and beliefs. Our teams are designed to leverage each others' strengths, cover each others' blind spots, and work together to solve some of the biggest challenges in retail.

　　At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

　　You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .

　　Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

　　Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J .

　　The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00-$264,000.00

　　Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.

　　Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

　　- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)

　　- Stock equity incentives

　　 Minimum Qualifications...

　　Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

　　Option 1: Bachelor's degree in UI/UX design, graphic design, visual communication, product design, computer science, information technology, or related area and 4 years' experience in market research, business analysis, UX design research, or related area.

　　Option 2: 6 years' experience in market research, business analysis, UX design research, or related area.

　　As permitted by applicable law, provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines OR secure approval of medical or religious accommodation for the vaccination mandate

　　 Preferred Qualifications...

　　Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

　　Driving product development in a design research area, Market Research, Business Analysis, UX Design Research, or related area, Master's degree in UI/UX Design, Interactive and Visual Design, Product Design, or related area, Related industry experience (for example, retail, supply chain, eCommerce, healthcare), Research or design certification (for example, IDEOU - Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate)

　　 Primary Location...

　　221 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030, United States of America