UI/UX - UX Researcher V

JOB TITLE: UX Researcher VDURATION: 8 MONTHSLOCATION: REMOTEPAY RATE: $88 - $98 HOURLYDescription: Summary: As a UX researcher , you’ll have the opportunity to partner directly with a single, tightly integrated pod with significant freedom to operate with the time, people and space necessary for conceiving, building and launching brand new products. Research is paramount to this organization’s success - formative research is needed to identify the right latent needs or problems in the world to tackle with product solutions, iterative design research is needed to mold early product ideas into testable prototypes, and creative evaluative research is needed to improve and prepare those products for market.Job Responsibilities:• Collaborate closely with researchers, designers, PMs & engineers to identify, define and deliver meaningful products into the world• Collaboratively and independently develop and execute research roadmaps• Lead various research studies throughout all the phases of the product development cycle• Contribute to product strategy, execution and go-to-market plan• Manage research vendors to help augment the work of the research teamSkills:• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.• Extensive experience with data and utilizing numbers to define and support hypotheses• Extensive experience with storytelling to get traction with various audience• Extensive experience with autonomy and decision making to balance demands• Strong mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.Education/Experience:• BA/BS in a human behavior related field, such as human-computer interaction, psychology, sociology, communication, information science, media studies, computer science, or economicsEEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.