Figma
Researcher - Rapid Research
$169K–$250K
San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States +2 · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States
Canada
US - Experience
- 7+ years.
About the job
Conduct rapid, rigorous product research and turn findings into actionable recommendations that help Figma teams decide what to build or change.
What you'll do
- Scope and run focused research in short sprints using appropriate methods.
- Translate findings into product recommendations and help teams act on them.
- Present research and recommendations to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of research experience at high-growth product organizations, UX/design agencies, or strategic consultancies focused on digital experiences.
- Mixed-methods research proficiency, including qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys and data analysis.
- Strong product judgment, communication, and storytelling, with examples of recommendations that shaped products and secured executive buy-in.
- Experience delivering clear recommendations in one- to two-week research sprints; active use of AI tools to improve research speed, quality, or scale.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in designing and prototyping, ideally within the Figma suite of tools.
- Familiarity with design, developer, or creative tools, or a background in product design, product management, or engineering.
Pay
$169,000 — $250,000 USD (annual base salary)
Tools
Figma
AI focus
Actively use AI tools to improve research speed, quality, or scale.
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