Principal UX Researcher, Brand

Workday is hiring a Principal UX Researcher, Brand to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal UX Researcher, Brand, you'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (EST)). 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: • Contribute to and maintain the design system • Conduct and apply user research • Iterate based on feedback and data • Collaborate closely with product and engineering • Design flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups What we offer: • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Paid parental leave • Home office and wellness stipends • Annual learning and professional development budget • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Workday 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 • Proficiency in Figma • Ability to give and receive feedback • Understanding of accessibility and usability • Strong visual and interaction design skills Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team