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UX Researcher - AI Ecosystem

UXR Hunt
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
General Information

Req #

WD00096230

Career area

Research/Development

Country/Region

United States of America

State

Illinois

City

Chicago

Date

Friday, April 24, 2026

Working time

Full-time

Additional Locations

  • United States of America - Illinois - Chicago

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Description And Requirements

About The Position

AI Ecosystem is a new, centralized AI organization designed to deliver a unified AI solution that seamlessly spans Lenovo Intelligent Devices Group devices and segments. We are a diverse, nimble, fast-paced team driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Our talented product and development teams combine deep user understanding with collaborative empowerment to create a new era of experiences across wearables, smartphones, tablets, laptops, and cloud services.

As a UX Researcher you will plan and execute research studies that inform product decisions and uncover new opportunities for innovation. This position operates on a hybrid schedule in our downtown Chicago office and is onsite 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and conduct evaluative research studies including user interviews, usability testing, surveys, and field research
  • Manage end-to-end research operations: recruit participants, coordinate logistics, and oversee data collection and analysis
  • Advocate for user needs at every stage, ensuring that interfaces are intuitive, accessible, and engaging
  • Lead prototyping, user testing, and data-driven iteration to continuously enhance product engagement and usability
  • Synthesize research findings into clear, actionable insights and communicate them through reports, presentations, and workshops
  • Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to inform product decisions and inspire new design directions
  • Support exploratory research initiatives that investigate future user needs and emerging technology opportunities
  • Apply AI tools to enhance research efficiency and uncover deeper insights
  • Create learning experiments to test core assumptions and de-risk new designs

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HCI, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Design Research, or related field
  • 1 year of Design Research experience
  • 1 year of Experience using AI tools to enhance user research processes

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years of Design Research Experience
  • 2 years of Experience Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance user research processes
  • Working knowledge of UX design principles and ability to contribute meaningfully to design discussions
  • Genuine curiosity about AI, emerging technologies, and their impact on human behavior
  • Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Master's degree or above in HCI, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Design Research or related field is a plus

The base salary budgeted range for this position is $85-100k. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission.

Lenovo’s various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com.

In compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected application deadline for this position is July 25, 2026. This applies to both external and internal candidates.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations

  • United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
  • United States of America
  • United States of America - Illinois
  • United States of America - Illinois - Chicago

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000

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