Lead User Researcher (UX)

Job overview

The Lead User Researcher (UX) is an onsite role based in Austell, GA, with a salary range of $134,900 - $224,900 per year. This position supports the Cox Automotive CAI team by driving research strategy and methodological consistency across product portfolios. This role exists to guide long-term product direction through advanced research programs and the application of agentic AI. It involves mentoring senior researchers, defining research roadmaps, and facilitating alignment workshops to ensure high-quality, evidence-backed product development.

What you'll do

• Define portfolio-level research strategies
• lead multi-team research programs
• develop personas and journey architectures
• apply agentic AI for insight synthesis
• mentor senior researchers
• facilitate stakeholder alignment workshops.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

austell ga

cox automotive

ux research

lead role

agentic ai

ethnography

journey mapping

strategy

$134.9k-$224.9k/yr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible vacation, 7 paid holidays, 160 hours paid wellness, bereavement leave, parental leave.

Why this role

Focus on agentic AI integration and portfolio-level research strategy.

About the employer

Cox Automotive is hiring for this role. Industry: Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. Sector: 54.