UX Researcher at Affinity Group Vancouver, WA

UX Researcher job at Affinity Group. Vancouver, WA.

UX Researcher

Information Technology

Job Description

On behalf of our client, Affinity is looking for a Senior UX Researcher for a 12 month contract. Candidates can work remotely from anywhere in Canada but must work PST hour.

QUALIFICATIONS The successful Candidate should demonstrate the following qualifications and experience (the Qualifications):

• Degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must have at least 3-5 years experience conducting UX Research, particularly for omnichannel products and services.
• Experience with standard UX Research methodologies (e.g. interviews, field studies/ethnography, diary studies, task analysis, formative and summative usability tests, A/B testing, surveys, heuristic evaluations, competitive analysis, etc.)
• Experience creating UX Research artifacts such as journey maps, personas, affinity diagrams, highlight reels, etc.
• Familiarity with design tools like Figma.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas into succinct thought and impactful storytelling.
• Company has an existing (at time of submission) and ongoing contract with Candidate.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Comfortable with organizing and leading stakeholder workshops.
• Possesses an understanding of digital analytics and how it complements UX Research.
• Ability to develop creative approaches to researching complex UX problems.
• Experience studying new technologies and understanding how it might fit into users' lives.

SERVICES

The successful Candidate will

• Actively partner with designers, product teams, and other key stakeholders to deeply understand and inform research goals and strategies.
• Plan, conduct, and synthesize research using a range of methods, including, but not limited to interviews, field studies, diary studies, task analysis, formative and summative usability tests, A/B testing, surveys, heuristic evaluations, competitive analysis, etc.,
• Support designers in making data-informed decisions at various stages in the design process, including discovery, problem definition, ideation, and design validation.
• Consolidate user insights to develop artifacts such as personas, user scenarios, journey maps, mental models, etc.,
• Effectively articulate the implications of research insights in clear and compelling ways; translating qualitative and quantitative research findings into actionable opportunities and recommendations.
• Understand industry trends and connect with other products teams to share and leverage insights across the organization. •Confidently represent and advocate for the user voice in conversations with stakeholders.
• Other tasks as reasonably required by the Project Manager.

$55-65/hr

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About Affinity

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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Job Number: 11165

Job Details

City : Vancouver

Province/State : BC Affinity Group

Qualifications

• Degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 3-5 years experience conducting UX Research, particularly for omnichannel products and services
• Experience with standard UX Research methodologies (e.g. interviews, field studies/ethnography, diary studies, task analysis, formative and summative usability tests, A/B testing, surveys, heuristic evaluations, competitive analysis, etc.)
• Experience creating UX Research artifacts such as journey maps, personas, affinity diagrams, highlight reels, etc
• Familiarity with design tools like Figma
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas into succinct thought and impactful storytelling
• Company has an existing (at time of submission) and ongoing contract with Candidate
• Plan, conduct, and synthesize research using a range of methods, including, but not limited to interviews, field studies, diary studies, task analysis, formative and summative usability tests, A/B testing, surveys, heuristic evaluations, competitive analysis, etc.,

Benefits

• Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn
• You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients

Responsibilities

• Candidates can work remotely from anywhere in Canada but must work PST hour
• Actively partner with designers, product teams, and other key stakeholders to deeply understand and inform research goals and strategies
• Support designers in making data-informed decisions at various stages in the design process, including discovery, problem definition, ideation, and design validation
• Consolidate user insights to develop artifacts such as personas, user scenarios, journey maps, mental models, etc.,
• Effectively articulate the implications of research insights in clear and compelling ways; translating qualitative and quantitative research findings into actionable opportunities and recommendations
• Understand industry trends and connect with other products teams to share and leverage insights across the organization
• Confidently represent and advocate for the user voice in conversations with stakeholders
• Other tasks as reasonably required by the Project Manager