Director, Design Research

Position Summary

The (USA) Director, Design Research leads strategic initiatives to advance design research practices that drive customer and business value. This role oversees qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, synthesizes insights, and collaborates with cross-functional partners to inform user experience and product development. By fostering stakeholder engagement and guiding research strategy, the Director ensures alignment with organizational goals while promoting innovation and continuous improvement.

This position requires expertise in managing complex projects, influencing teams, and delivering actionable findings that enhance design outcomes across markets and business units.

• Lead the design research strategy to address key business and customer challenges through qualitative and quantitative methods.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align research objectives and drive actionable insights.

• Oversee the synthesis of data sources, ensuring research findings support product and technology decisions.

• Facilitate user discovery activities including interviews, surveys, and usability testing to enhance user experience.

• Establish best practices for research processes, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

• Influence strategic initiatives by communicating research outcomes clearly and effectively to stakeholders.

• Extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative design research methodologies, including data analysis and usability testing.

• Proven ability to develop and lead research strategies that address key business and customer challenges.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with expertise in communication, consensus building, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Deep understanding of user experience principles, user discovery techniques, and journey mapping.

• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex projects and driving customer-focused solutions.

• Ability to synthesize research insights and influence decision-making with clear, data-driven narratives.

• Commitment to ethical research practices and adherence to organizational standards.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus 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  . 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.

The annual salary range for this position is $ - $. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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• Bachelor's degree in UI/UX design, graphic design, visual communication, product design, computer science, information technology, or related area AND 6 years’ experience in market research, business analysis, UX design research, or related area.
• 8 years' experience in market research, business analysis, UX design research, or related area.
• 3 years' supervisory experience.
• 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.