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Download the UX Research Career Guide

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Discover the 5+1 core competencies that define what great UX researchers do at every stage of their career, from Junior to Principal.

The image shows 3 pages of the career guide. The cover showing the title "UX Research Career Guide - The 5+1 core competencies for the AI era", and authors Karin den Bouwmeester and Kaleb Loosbrock. An visual of the framework and a visual of the rubric, to indicate what to expect in the career guide.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • The 5+1 core competencies explained
  • Clear expectations from Junior to Principal
  • Reflection questions to support growth
  • Practical guidance for careers, hiring, and development

Use the guide for career conversations, performance reviews, hiring, and self-development.

It’s not a checklist, but a thinking tool to help you move from doing research to architecting research impact.

Practical info

  • A comprehensive career framework for UX researchers
  • Supports growth conversations for ICs and managers
  • Clarifies expectations at every career stage
  • All in the era of AI
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