Principal Researcher
Interview Stages
| Stage | Interviewer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiter Screen | [Recruiter Name] | 30 min |
| Hiring Manager Screen | [Hiring Manager Name] | 45 min |
| Portfolio Review | All Hiring Team | 60 min |
| Round 2: PM | [PM Interviewer] | 45 min |
| Round 2: Designer | [Designer Interviewer] | 45 min |
| Round 2: Research | [Research Interviewer] | 45 min |
| Final/Culture Round | Executive or Culture Team Member | 30 min |
Recruiter Screen
Focus Areas: Communication, Vision, Industry Leadership
- What drew you to UX research at this level, and what excites you about this opportunity?
- Tell me about your vision for the future of UX research in the industry.
- How do you approach driving research innovation and excellence at scale?
Hiring Manager Screen
Focus Areas: Strategic Vision, Organizational Impact, Industry Leadership
- How do you approach setting a research vision that aligns with business strategy?
- Tell me about how you've transformed research practices or capabilities in an organization.
- How do you measure and communicate the strategic value of research?
Portfolio Review
Focus Areas: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Transformation, Industry Impact
The candidate should walk the interviewers through two case studies they are proud of. The presentation should focus on how they've driven strategic research initiatives, transformed organizational capabilities, or influenced industry practices. The case studies should be relevant to the type of work they would do in this role.
Round 2 Interviews
PM Interview
Focus Areas: Executive Partnership, Strategic Influence, Business Impact
- How do you partner with executive leadership to align research with business strategy?
- Tell me about a time you influenced a major strategic decision through research.
- How do you approach building research capabilities that directly impact business outcomes?
- Describe how you've helped organizations balance short-term needs with long-term research vision.
Designer Interview
Focus Areas: Design Transformation, Research-Design Integration, Strategic Partnership
- How have you helped transform the relationship between research and design at an organizational level?
- Tell me about how you've influenced design strategy or design leadership through research.
- How do you approach building research capabilities that elevate design quality and innovation?
- Describe your vision for how research and design should collaborate in the future.
Research Interview
Focus Areas: Research Innovation, Organizational Transformation, Industry Leadership
- Tell me about how you've pioneered new research approaches or methodologies.
- How do you approach building world-class research capabilities and teams?
- Describe how you've influenced research practices beyond your organization.
- What's your vision for how research needs to evolve to meet future challenges?
Final/Culture Round
Focus Areas: Executive Presence, Organizational Leadership, Vision
- How do you approach influencing organizational culture and values through research?
- Tell me about a time you had to navigate significant organizational challenges or changes.
- What's your philosophy on developing the next generation of research leaders?