Full-Time

UX Researcher – New Grad

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SeatGeek

SeatGeek

501-1,000 employees

Event ticket search engine and platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$100k - $115kAnnually

Entry

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid work style role requiring 50% on-site presence in NYC.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Product Design
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • You are a college student graduating in the spring of 2025
  • Strong project management skills, where you can execute with speed while handling research operations and research projects simultaneously.
  • An understanding for, and have practiced, core research methods (exploratory interviews, concept testing, usability and impression testing, etc.)
  • A love for discovering and sharing new, innovative research methods and approaches
  • You’re a great writer and a strong storyteller. You enjoy sharing your work and you’re comfortable giving presentations
  • You’re empathetic, curious and open-minded
  • Excitement for understanding customer needs, motivations, and pain points
  • Collaboration skills, adept at working with a diverse group of people with different experiences who take pride in mentoring and learning from others
  • *Bonus:*You have some experience with product design and/or product analytics
Responsibilities
  • Produce actionable insights that inform design and development
  • Design, conduct, and analyze product research, both foundational and tactical
  • Collaborate with product and design partners in informing designs with insights
  • Work with data analysts to answer questions using a mixed methods approach
  • Share research insights in creative ways to increase empathy

SeatGeek operates as a major event ticket search engine, allowing users to search for, compare, and purchase tickets for a wide range of events, including concerts, theater performances, comedy shows, and sports events. The platform aggregates ticket listings from various sellers, enabling users to easily compare prices and seating options to find the best deals. This user-friendly interface sets SeatGeek apart from its competitors in the ticketing market. The company earns revenue primarily through commissions on ticket sales, as well as through advertising and partnerships with event organizers and venues. SeatGeek aims to simplify the ticket-buying process for consumers while helping event organizers reach a larger audience.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$449.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

19%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The potential IPO in 2024 could significantly boost SeatGeek's market presence and financial resources.
  • Renewed and extended partnerships with major sports teams like Aston Villa and Minnesota United FC highlight SeatGeek's strong industry relationships.
  • The introduction of new tools for ticket reselling, such as AI-powered Smart Pricing, demonstrates SeatGeek's commitment to innovation and user satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive ticketing market, with major players like StubHub also planning IPOs, could pressure SeatGeek's market share and profitability.
  • Dependence on commissions from ticket sales means revenue is closely tied to event attendance, which can be unpredictable.

What makes SeatGeek unique

  • SeatGeek's aggregation model allows users to compare prices and seating options from various sellers, ensuring the best deals, unlike many competitors who offer limited comparisons.
  • The platform's user-friendly interface and interactive seat maps enhance the ticket-buying experience, setting it apart from more cumbersome alternatives.
  • SeatGeek's personalized event recommendations and value-added services drive user engagement and repeat business, distinguishing it from competitors who offer a more transactional experience.

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Benefits

Health insurance coverage

paid time off

Matching 401k program

Parental leave

Monthly ticket-purchase stipend for live events

Paid for subscriptions to services like One Medical, Ginger.io and Headspace

Team events

Flexible work environment - work remote or in the office as you please

Home office stipend