Career Path Of A Lead UX Researcher At ZipRecruiter
Tianyu's career path began with a digital publishing undergraduate degree, sparking an interest in user experience that led to a master's in human-computer interaction specializing in serious game design. This background, coupled with various internships in "various sides of internet companies," including roles like associate product manager and UX design, culminated in their current position as a Lead UX Researcher at a public company, a role they describe as "more interesting" than design, even while maintaining design skills.
User Experience (UX), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, Research, Career Pivoting
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Tianyu Lange
Lead UX Researcher
ZipRecruiter
Wuhan University, 2013
Michigan State University, Human-Computer Interaction
Creative Writing, Journalism
Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services, Technology
Research and Development (R&D)
International Student, Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. Tianyu's career path highlights a combination of UX design and research roles, showcasing the interconnectedness of these fields.
2. Her background includes a degree in digital publishing and a master's in human-computer interaction, emphasizing the value of relevant education.
3. Tianyu's diverse internship experiences in various internet companies underscore the importance of practical experience in building a successful career in UX research.
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Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experience in college? Did you have any internships or jobs before your current role?
Sure. I'm currently a lead UX researcher at a public company. I have been doing UX research for eight years and have also done UX design for about two to three years.
My undergrad degree was in digital publishing, where I was exposed to digital layouts and designing digital magazines. This included interactive reading experiences for computers and tablets, and that's where I learned about user experience and human-computer interaction.
I decided to get a master's in human-computer interaction, specializing in serious game design. Since then, I've been doing UX design and research.
I pivoted from design to research because it's more interesting to me. It's more in-depth, but I still enjoy doing design on the side. Design and research are usually in the same organization anyway.
I have done many internships during undergrad and grad school, all with various internet companies. I've done associate product manager and digital design, so it's all related and very relevant to what I studied in school.
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