Full-Time

Lead UX Researcher

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SeatGeek

SeatGeek

501-1,000 employees

Event ticket search engine and platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$150k - $210kAnnually

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Flexible work environment allows for in-office or remote work.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 8+ years experience in research methods impacting both product direction and detailed experience design
  • 4+ years relevant domain experience within technology sectors such as ticketing or event management; Digital CRM or Ecomm (wholesale or supply-side) platforms; healthcare (hospital, clinic, or patient care team tools)
  • Hands-on research and/or product planning experience, with demonstrated skill in collecting and analyzing human behavioral data to improve plans and UX in a B2B/B2B2C technology industry setting
  • Experience impacting both product direction and detailed experience design including on products with advanced users of technically complex workflows or tools
  • The mindset of a challenge, changemaker, and innovator
  • 4+ hours of overlap with a 9:30am-5:30pm East Coast workday
Responsibilities
  • Deeply understand the needs, motivations, and behaviors of fans, sellers, teams, and artists
  • Drive persona and JTBD work to deepen our understanding of their needs, priorities and friction
  • Establish a robust research practice that ties quantitative and qualitative measures together to boost user satisfaction through feedback analysis
  • Lead discovery work that supports our value proposition and future goals to customers and aligns with our with organizational objectives
  • Demonstrate outstanding research skills and a passion for experimentation, data, and systems thinking

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

$392.8M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

18%
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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