Researcher - Rapid Research
Core
Conduct rapid, mixed-methods research in 1-2 week sprints to clarify ambiguous problems and drive product decisions for Figma's design and collaboration platform.
Role type
Senior Product Researcher (Rapid Research)
Builds
Actionable product recommendations and insights for designers, PMs, and engineers
Domain
SaaS / Design Tools / Collaboration Software
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
Mixed methods research (qualitative & quantitative), rapid problem scoping, executive storytelling, product judgment, agile research execution, AI tool utilization
Preferred skills
Prototyping (Figma suite), researching developer/creative tools, product design/management/engineering background, combining analytics with qualitative research
Technologies
Figma suite, AI tools, survey platforms, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Scope and run focused research sprints to answer high-impact product questions; Turn findings into specific, actionable recommendations for design and product teams; Present data-driven stories to cross-functional teams and senior leadership; Rotate across product areas to build credibility and spot cross-functional connections; Challenge assumptions and adjust research scope based on learning; Experiment with workflows and tools to increase research speed and quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
