Lollypop Design Studio is a global design studio crafting meaningful digital experiences at the intersection of human behaviour, business strategy, and technology.
We partner with startups, scale-ups, and enterprises across industries to solve complex challenges through research-led thinking and thoughtful design execution. Research plays a central role in how we define problems, validate ideas, and shape product direction.
We’re looking for an Associate UX Researcher who is deeply curious about people, rigorous in method, and excited to grow within a fast-paced agency environment.
As an Associate UX Researcher, you will contribute to research across client engagements and support teams in uncovering actionable user insights.
You will work closely with UX, UI, marketing, and sales teams to ensure research findings inform design decisions and business direction. This is a hands-on role focused on strong execution, thoughtful analysis, and clear communication.
Plan and execute UX research studies across client projects, with guidance from senior team members where required
Support research scoping based on project goals, timelines, and constraints
Conduct qualitative research including in-depth interviews, contextual inquiries, usability testing, and evaluative studies
Assist in designing and running remote and in-person studies, including surveys and mixed-method research where relevant
Analyse and synthesise qualitative data into insights, themes, and opportunity areas
Contribute to research deliverables such as insight reports, personas, journey maps, and presentations
Collaborate closely with UX and UI designers to ensure research informs design decisions
Support marketing and sales teams with user insights and customer understanding where needed
Present research findings to internal teams and contribute to client presentations
1 to 3 years of hands-on UX or design research experience, preferably in an agency, consultancy, or product environment
Graduate or postgraduate degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Anthropology, Human Factors, Sociology, HCI, Market Research, or a related field
Strong foundational understanding of qualitative research methods and when to apply them
Experience conducting interviews and usability testing
Ability to analyse qualitative data and identify meaningful patterns and insights
Proficiency with research and collaboration tools such as Figma, FigJam, Miro, Notion, Dovetail, or similar platforms
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage time effectively across multiple projects
Curiosity about user behaviour and a strong desire to understand the “why” behind actions
Exposure to early-stage or exploratory research
Familiarity with AI-assisted research workflows or experience researching AI-enabled products
Experience working across multiple domains or industries
Fluency in Hindi and or additional regional Indian languages
Ready to start your journey with Lollypop? Apply now and help us shape the future of design!
