Lead Researcher, Cultural & Consumer Insights

About the role

Hinge is seeking a Lead Researcher to join our Cultural & Consumer Insights team to guide our global communications and product marketing strategies. You will design and execute quantitative research that informs public-facing reports and helps us understand the evolving dating landscape for our global user base.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Collaborate with communications and product marketing to transform broad strategic questions into precise, actionable research plans.
• Design and manage rigorous surveys that are both methodologically sound for public release and engaging for participants.
• Analyze data throughout the research process to keep stakeholders informed and involved in the narrative development.
• Lead high-visibility projects, including global consumer reports, international data stories, and feature sentiment analysis.
• Manage external research and strategy agencies by providing clear project briefs and strategic direction.
• Experiment with new survey formats and analytical methods to improve our quantitative storytelling capabilities.

Requirements

• PhD in a behavioral science field such as psychology, sociology, relationship science, behavioral economics, or communications.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-PhD applied consumer research experience.
• Deep expertise in quantitative survey design and the ability to produce data suitable for press coverage and thought leadership.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex cultural observations into clear, defined research questions.
• Experience translating data into accessible, compelling narratives for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, low-ego environment across marketing and product teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with qualitative research methods like in-depth interviews or ethnographic observation.
• Background in cross-cultural or international market research.

Skills & tools

• Quantitative survey design
• Data storytelling
• Behavioral science research methods
• Vendor management
• Cross-functional strategic partnership

Practical notes

• Benefits include 100% 401(k) matching on the first 10% of contributions up to $10,000 annually.
• Employees receive a $100 monthly date stipend and free Hinge Premium for themselves and loved ones.
• Parental support includes 20 weeks of 100% paid leave and fertility care access via Carrot.
• Professional development includes an annual stipend and access to over 6,000 Udemy courses.
• The company hosts eight Employee Resource Groups to support community and professional networking.
• Hinge is an equal-opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process upon request.