UX Researcher | The Points Guy

This role is not open to visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship including those on OPT and STEM-EXT OPT, nor is it available to work corp-to-corp. 

The UX Research will lead TPG’s user research organization and is responsible for developing deep understanding of user behavior, needs, and motivations across all product surfaces. This leader defines the research vision, manages researchers, and partners with Product Strategy and Product Management to ensure insights drive both long-term strategic decisions and near-term product validation. This leader will be the champion of evidence-based decision-making across TPG. 

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of UX Researchers and managed the partnership with TPGs 3rd party research partners.
• Own the research roadmap, balancing generative (strategic) and evaluative (tactical) studies across shared-capacity models.
• Partner with the Director of Product Strategy on long-term opportunity framing and foundational research.
• Support Product Managers and Designers with research-based validation, usability testing, and user-behavior insights as they build and successfully ship B2C products.
• Maintain a centralized insight repository and enable insight-sharing across pods and leadership.
• Establish research standards, methodologies, and ethical practices.
• Represent the voice of the user in cross-functional leadership discussions.   

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in UX research or similar role conducting primary research in an applied setting.
• Fluency in qualitative and quantitative research methods. 
• Experience working closely with Product, Design, Engineering, and Strategy functions. 
• Strong communication skills capable of influencing executives and shaping decisions. 
• Ability to operate in both strategic discovery and tactical validation work. 

  Compensation: 

• Cash Compensation Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year
• NYC Cash Compensation Range: $100,000 - $150,000 per year 

*Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience 

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe time to rest and recharge is essential.  That’s why we offer a generous and flexible PTO policy.  Full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service.

Who We Are:

Red Ventures is a global portfolio of high-growth companies — spanning several U.S. businesses, a joint venture in the health services industry, and strategic investments in Europe. Their businesses include The Points Guy, Lonely Planet, Bankrate, the Allconnect Platform, RV Home Client Growth, RV Growth & Transformation, Sage Home Loans Corporation, and more. Across the portfolio, Red Ventures businesses deliver seamless digital experiences for consumers, help Fortune 100 clients solve large-scale digital growth challenges, and create world-class experiences and opportunities for employees. Learn more at redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on LinkedIn and Instagram.

At Red Ventures, we believe diverse, inclusive teams are better. To help you better understand our core values and beliefs, we encourage you to watch this brief YouTube video: Our Belief Statements. This will give you insight into the principles that guide our work and our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodation@redventures.com. 

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

#TPG
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-AF1