Experience Research Consultant

7 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada PRI Global Full-time

Title: Experience Research Consultant

Location: Toronto, Canada

Duration: 6 months to 18 months


About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Experience Research Consultant to join our Product & Customer Experience Research team supporting innovative, customer-centric product development initiatives. This role will focus on a loyalty-related project and play a key role in shaping product strategy through qualitative, quantitative, and secondary research.

The ideal candidate is passionate about understanding customer behavior, translating research into actionable insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.


Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end UX and customer experience research initiatives.
  • Design, conduct, and synthesize qualitative, quantitative, and secondary research.
  • Plan and execute research activities including: User interviews, Ethnographic research, Contextual inquiry, Usability testing, Surveys, Concept and MVP validation
  • Analyze research findings and translate them into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Present research insights to product teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, Strategists, and cross-functional teams.
  • Help validate customer needs and reduce product risk through evidence-based research.
  • Support multiple research projects in a fast-paced innovation environment.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, or a related research discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in UX Research, Customer Experience Research, Market Research, Behavioral Research, or similar roles.
  • Strong experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
  • Experience conducting secondary research and competitive analysis.
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex data into meaningful insights and business recommendations.
  • Familiarity with product development lifecycles, MVP testing, and iterative design processes.
  • Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate across global, cross-functional teams.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within the payments, fintech, loyalty, digital identity, or marketplace industries.
  • Experience supporting product innovation and customer experience strategy.
  • Knowledge of customer-centered design principles.