Sr. UX Researcher

A leading chain quick-serve restaurant brand known for creating category-leading customer experiences. This brand is obsessed with delivering differentiated customer service in every interaction. Hospitality is built into their brand.

Contract Details

• 40 hrs/week
• 6 month contract with high likelihood to extend through 2027
• Hourly Rate: $80-85/hr (based on experience)
• Start date - Sept 2026
• This position is in Atlanta, GA. Hybrid work environment - in-office on Tuesday and Thursday with some flexibility 

You will play a critical role in supporting the Digital Customer Experience (CDX) team as they tackle two major initiatives in 2026 and into 2027: Menu Transformation and Membership Program Evolution. Working alongside another Senior UX Researcher, you'll focus on executing research studies, synthesizing findings, and helping validate solutions with customers.

Responsibilities

• Execute user testing studies and usability tests across web and mobile platforms
• Synthesize research findings into clear, actionable insights for designers and product teams
• Conduct user research through various methods including interviews, surveys, and observational studies
• Help validate design solutions by putting concepts in front of customers
• Work closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to ensure research informs product decisions
• Create research documentation including summaries, reports, and presentations
• Support discovery efforts for menu transformation and membership program evolution
• Champion user needs by sharing findings with cross-functional teams

Experience Requirements:

• 7-10 years of UX research experience with hands-on execution
• Proven ability to conduct and synthesize user testing independently
• Experience working with product teams who may not always know exactly what they need from research

Essential Skills:

• Exceptional listening skills - ability to hear what stakeholders are saying and understand the real problem behind their requests
• Strong at pulling out problems to be solved through research, even when working with inexperienced product managers
• Comfortable working with minimal structure and figuring things out independently
• Ability to turn vague directions into concrete research plans
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Working Style:

• Comfortable in environments without extensive process and structure
• Self-directed and proactive
• Able to work collaboratively across design, product, and engineering
• Familiarity with agile environments

Key Success Factors

• Ability to operate independently without extensive hand-holding
• Comfort with ambiguity and figuring out the right approach
• Strong synthesis skills - turning research data into clear insights
• Collaborative mindset for working with cross-functional teams
• Patience and skill in working with stakeholders who are still learning how to partner with researchers

Professional Growth Opportunity

• Be part of major transformation initiatives that will impact millions of customers
• Work on both menu innovation and loyalty program evolution
• Collaborate with experienced researchers who can mentor and guide
• Contribute to a company undergoing exciting changes with new leadership focused on digital innovation

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