UX Researcher (Internship)

Key Skills

UX design

Job Description

TEAM

Core Advanced UX

At the Core Advanced UX team, our Researchers think big and bold, they are not afraid to take risks or make mistakes while pursuing innovation and disrupting the status quo. We aim to create a strong culture of support that enables us to leave our egos at the door so that the sum of our work can be greater than its parts.

The team is working on creating digital products including production ready cockpit models and future mobility ux, up to level 5 autonomy. We create impact by rolling out digital products across an entire mobility ecosystem, while following a cohesive data driven design philosophy. 

You will collaborate across teams with product managers, product designers and engineering. Most importantly, you will be part of a high performing team that loves having fun together, solving complex problems that have a positive impact in the world, while maintaining constant growth as part of its core mentality.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

a researcher who is well-versed in using experimental design, statistical analysis and programming to shape the design and research direction for products used and loved by all.

a UX professional, with experience in conducting research at all phases of the design process, that can balance cost, time, and quality effectively.

a team player, who can educate non-researchers about the value of data-driven decision making, and that can collaborate with other researchers to create standards that promote efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Above all, someone who has a passion for people and technology, as well as an interest in helping create the safest vehicles possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with UXRs, UX Designers, Product Owners and Engineers to set up capabilities for the team to realize the benefits of data driven design.
• Execute collaborative research studies using methods from computer science, quantitative social science, statistics, econometrics, and other fields to investigate in-product user behavior and define metrics to measure user experience efficiently and accurately.
• Examine existing data and product designs to generate hypotheses and plans for high-impact research.
• Drive change by translating research insights into persuasive narratives that inspire innovative solutions and inform key designs and decisions.
• Advocate for research findings to diverse audiences through compelling written reports and verbal presentations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Psychology, Human Factors, Statistics, Human Computer Interaction, Design Research, or other related fields or equivalent practical experience with an expected graduation date March 2023 – March 2024.
• Must be available for a 3-month on-site internship in the summer of 2022
• Proficient in data visualization techniques and tools.
• Experience in qualitative research (e.g. Interviews, Ethnography, etc.) 
• Comfortable working in a flexible working environment akin to a startup.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree / PhD (in progress or completed) in Anthropology, Psychology, Human Factors, Statistics, Human Computer Interaction, Design Research, or other related fields or equivalent practical experience.
• Work experience in the automotive / transportation industry (a big plus)!
• Proficient in applying Machine Learning methods for UX Research processes.

WORKING CONDITIONS

NOTE: This internship program is intended only for those who are located in Japan with valid working visas since the program is expected to be onsite.

Start Date: You can choose to start from several start dates, August 1, August 22, or September 1, 2022 

Internship Duration: 3 months

Timing: 3-5 days on weekdays

Salary: Hourly wage

 *The salary will be varied depending on individual experience and skills.

Work Location: Nihonbashi (Head office), Higashifuji

*Travel/Accommodation support will be provided for those students who are outside of the Tokyo region.