VIZ Researcher

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Skills: User Experience Research, mixed-methods research, qualitative research methods, quantitative research methods, contextual inquiry, diary studies, interviews, usability studies, data analytics, workshop facilitation, human-centered design principles, storytelling skills, data synthesis, data visualization

Position Overview
Do you want to shape exceptional user experiences and lead impactful research initiatives for innovative, cross-functional product teams? As a Senior Experience Researcher at Autodesk, you will play a pivotal role in our team, focusing on delivering user-centered insights that inform and enhance our products and services. Reporting to the Director of Experience Design, Visualization, the Senior Experience Researcher will define and elevate the research strategy for visualization experiences across Autodesk’s platforms. This is a senior, system-level role focused on shaping experience direction through rigorous inquiry, not just validating features. You will partner with UX, Product, and Engineering to uncover the needs, behaviors, and constraints shaping design and make workflows. The work spans foundational research, evaluative studies, and industry synthesis to guide product direction, inform experience architecture, and raise the quality bar for human-centered design across teams. Autodesk is advancing flagship products such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Forma through cloud-native architecture, scalable data, AI-driven capabilities, and high-fidelity visualization. Visualization Solutions sits at the core of that shift, delivering consistent, modern graphics and interaction across web, mobile, and desktop. This role ensures those experiences are grounded in evidence, aligned to real-world practice, and cohesive across the platform. The role will require top-notch research skills, along with a strategic mindset and the ability to collaborate with global teams across the company. The ideal candidate must also be able to influence stakeholders through strong partnerships.

Responsibilities
Develop and maintain partnerships with product, data, and experience leaders to inform product and design decisions
Independently design and deliver mixed-methods research programs that support the product lifecycle, from early discovery to post-release validation
Employ a wide range of research methods to drive product and organizational impact, including contextual inquiry,



diary studies, interviews, formative and summative usability studies, and quantitative methods, such as surveys and data analytics
Lead research for complex, cross-functional product areas, adapting approaches to shifting priorities and evolving business needs
Collect, analyze, and synthesize data from diverse sources, using empirical and statistical methods, to derive actionable insights and provide clear recommendations to decision-makers
Design and facilitate workshops and sessions for idea generation, strategic decision-making, and alignment on research insights
Communicate research findings and recommendations effectively, using compelling storytelling to influence and build credibility with diverse audiences
Drive user engagement initiatives, including participant recruitment, feedback collection, and ongoing relationship management
Contribute to the development of research best practices, frameworks, and tools to support the organization’s research maturity

Minimum Qualifications
5+ years in User Experience Research preferably in an enterprise environment similar to Autodesk
Proven ability to independently design and execute complex research studies using mixed or multi-method approaches
Demonstrated experience with co-creation and participatory design research, including one-on-one and group sessions
Up-to-date toolkit of qualitative and quantitative research methods and tools, and the experience to determine the appropriate approach for each situation
Strong analytical skills, with experience synthesizing and visualizing complex data into transparent, actionable insights
Experience building partnerships and influencing product, design, engineering, and analytics teams
Solid understanding of human-centered design principles and practices
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust across teams
Experience aligning research with both product delivery and strategic objectives.
University degree in Psychology, Social Science, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related/equivalent field





Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with using online diary platforms and co-creation techniques
Experience working alongside data scientists to combine behavioral and attitudinal insights into a holistic narrative
Experience facilitating workshops and working groups with extended team members and customers
Openness to iterating on research practices and contributing to organizational research maturity
Deep empathy for users and skill in finding patterns and opportunities in complex domains
Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry

The Ideal Candidate
Your communication and storytelling skills are top-notch, allowing you to build credibility and collaborate with ease
You have a proven track record of designing and executing complex research studies using mixed methods
You can navigate complex problems and environments
You’re collaborative, enjoy partnering, sharing, and bringing your team along with you
You're open-minded and experimental, always willing to try new approaches and methodologies

About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world. When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging
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