Location: New York, NY, United States

Join us to pioneer user experience insights, shaping products that resonate with customers and end users. Foster a culture of continuous learning as you mentor and coach junior researchers and designers and bring your thought leadership and expertise to the team. 

As a Vice President of Experience Research in Chase Travel team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how customers’ experience exploring and booking travel across our products and services. Leveraging your deep expertise in research methods and user experience design, develop and execute research strategies to uncover valuable insights into the wants, needs, and abilities of our customers and end users. Apply your advanced knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods to critically analyze the effectiveness of our existing and future designs as you collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Design and implement thorough research studies to uncover customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, driving product enhancements and innovation. 
• Utilize advanced quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze and interpret data, transforming insights into actionable recommendations for improving user experience. 
• Conduct surveys and interviews with users to collect information on their needs and desires, and develop user testing scenarios to refine products or features based on the findings. 
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the user experience design team. 
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in user experience research methodologies, integrating innovative techniques to maintain a competitive advantage in the market. 
• Create frameworks and artifacts that inspire and drive consensus and action across various business functions. 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills 

• Over 5 years of experience or equivalent expertise in generative and evaluative user experience research, with a strong emphasis on both quantitative and qualitative research methods. 
• Proven ability to employ diverse research techniques, such as ethnography, surveys, interviews, and advanced data analysis, to derive actionable insights for user experience design. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced qualitative methods, with a track record of implementing findings that enhance product or feature design. 
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including UX designers, product managers, and developers, to drive customer-centric decision-making and inform product prioritization. 
• Skilled in designing high-quality research studies with an iterative approach, capable of adapting study parameters to meet evolving product design needs. 
• Proficient in connecting research insights across other business functions to maximize the impact of research efforts. 
• Experience in leading large complex projects across multiple surfaces and journeys 

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills 

• Previous experience or knowledge of the travel industry and online travel agencies (OTAs). 
• Experience in digital channels and eCommerce. Especially working on Shopping portal entry experiences and Checkouts. 
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, set clear expectations, and align with stakeholders to maximize the impact and clarity of research efforts. 
• Capability to swiftly pivot research efforts to support the needs of the QUAD.