Lead UX Researcher, Product

Squarespace is hiring a Lead UX Researcher, Product to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead UX Researcher, Product, you'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — Anywhere in the US). About the role You'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Collaborate closely with product and engineering • Contribute to and maintain the design system • Iterate based on feedback and data • Conduct and apply user research • Design flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups What we offer: • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Home office and wellness stipends • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Flexible working hours across US time zones How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Squarespace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Ability to give and receive feedback • Strong portfolio of shipped work • Proficiency in Figma • Strong visual and interaction design skills Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team