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Autodesk

Director of User Research – AEC

Autodesk

. Lead the User Research function within the AEC User Success organization .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $184,000 - $329,120 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the User Research function within the AEC User Success organization
  • Manage a team of research managers and senior individual contributors
  • Define the research operating model and embed a journey-centric, mixed-methods approach
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated insights
  • Communicate insights through clear, compelling storytelling
  • Drive activation of research into product decisions and design outcomes
  • Oversee research prioritization, resourcing, and delivery across multiple business units
  • Stay informed on emerging technologies and translate their implications into research strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of experience in user research, product insights, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience leading research teams, including second-line leadership
  • Deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • Experience working in complex, cross-functional environments
  • Strong ability to translate insights into strategic recommendations and business impact
  • Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder influence skills
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled product development and its implications for user experience and research.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health and financial benefits
  • Time away and everyday wellness
  • Annual cash bonuses
  • Stock grants
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools
user researchproduct insightsqualitative research methodsquantitative research methodsmixed-methods approachresearch operating modelresearch prioritizationresearch resourcingresearch deliveryAI-enabled product development
Soft Skills
leadershipstorytellingcommunicationstakeholder influencestrategic recommendationsbusiness impactcross-functional collaborationinsight translationteam managementemerging technology awareness