Senior Research Strategist

Who is Blueprint?

We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated problems, our people are our greatest asset. We use technology as a tool to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, powered by the knowledge, skills, and the expertise of our teams, who all have unique perspectives and years of experience across multiple industries. We’re bold, smart, agile, and fun.

What does Blueprint do?

Blueprint helps organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business. We connect strategy, business solutions, products, and services to transform and grow companies.

Why Blueprint?

At Blueprint, we believe in the power of possibility and are passionate about bringing it to life. Whether you join our bustling product division, our multifaceted services team or you want to grow your career in human resources, your ability to make an impact is amplified when you join one of our teams. You’ll focus on solving unique business problems while gaining hands-on experience with the world’s best technology. We believe in unique perspectives and build teams of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds. At Blueprint, you’ll have the opportunity to work with multiple clients and teams, such as data science and product development, all while learning, growing, and developing new solutions. We guarantee you won’t find a better place to work and thrive than at Blueprint.

We are looking for a Senior Research Strategist to join us as we build cutting-edge technology solutions!  This is your opportunity to be part of a team that is committed to delivering best in class service to our customers.

In this role, you will lead high-impact research initiatives that shape customer-facing, AI-focused experiences across large-scale, end-to-end journeys. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business objectives into human-centered insights, driving clarity, strategy, and design direction. This role sits within an AI-centric innovation studio that conducts envisioning workshops, facilitates research engagements, and helps enterprise customers reimagine their operations through an AI lens. Expect a fast-paced, iterative environment where strategic thinking, storytelling, and customer empathy are core to daily success.

You will also be expected to travel quarterly for customer workshops, field studies, or research engagements.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a wide range of research methodologies including qualitative, quantitative, foundational, generative, and evaluative approaches.
• Design, plan, and facilitate interviews, field research, international studies, and surveys.
• Recommend the most effective research methods and areas of focus aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Lead executive-level stakeholder conversations and set clear expectations with influence and diplomacy.
• Develop and drive foundational research strategies, identifying key customer moments of truth.
• Translate complex findings into compelling narratives that create enthusiasm, alignment, and action among stakeholders.
• Present solutions and insights clearly and succinctly, even when navigating ambiguous design spaces.
• Review and validate research outcomes with internal partners, peers, and customers to maintain transparency and shared understanding.
• Communicate holistic, customer-centric solutions across multiple levels of detail.
• Apply design thinking principles and customer experience frameworks to shape connected, scalable experiences.
• Contribute to AI Envisioning workshops that help organizations reimagine processes and possibilities through AI.

Qualifications:

Experience Requirement: 8–10+ years overall experience

Education + Experience (one of the following):

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (HCI, UX, Human Factors, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, etc.) and 8+ years of UX Research experience
• Master’s degree and 6+ years of UX Research experience
• Doctorate degree and 4+ years of UX Research experience
• Equivalent practical experience

Additional Required Experience:

• 6+ years designing and leading co-creation, ideation, and design thinking workshops.
• 6+ years conducting 1:1 customer interviews.
• 8+ years working on digital experiences involving AI, self-service, omnichannel, or automation-based solutions.
• Strong ability to analyze research data, synthesize insights, and communicate findings through compelling storytelling.
• Ability to conduct research analysis and reporting independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience with enterprise (B2B) customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years applying research methods that influence both strategic product direction and detailed experience design.
• Demonstrated understanding of AI concepts such as machine learning, natural language processing, and AI-enabled experience design.
• 3+ years industry experience working within enterprise technology sectors.
• Experience conducting or designing for AI-focused workshops and envisioning sessions.
• Strong workshop facilitation skills for executive-level engagements.

Salary Range

Pay ranges vary based on multiple factors including, without limitation, skill sets, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographical market. The pay range for this position reflects geographic based ranges for Washington state: $80,000 to $93,000 USD/annually. The salary/wage and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range.

 Equal Opportunity Employer

Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, orientation, veteran/military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please reach out to: [email protected]

Blueprint believe in the importance of a healthy and happy team, which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k program
• Competitive PTO offerings
• Parental Leave
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Location: Remote