UX Researcher - Remote / Telecommute

Job Overview

Pay Range: $50hr - $55hr

• Seeking a UX Researcher passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences through usability testing and human-centered design.
• The role involves conducting design research in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with clients, product managers, designers, and developers.
• Requires a strong understanding of human-centered design principles and research methodologies, with the ability to translate insights into product and design decisions.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for effectively presenting findings and recommendations.

Requirement/Must Have

• Strong understanding of human-centered design principles and accessibility standards.
• Experience with qualitative design research in a professional environment.
• Ability to apply research insights to product and design decisions.
• Experience with various UX research methodologies such as usability testing, heuristic evaluation, and task analysis.
• Proficiency with UX research tools and familiarity with prototyping tools.

Experience

• 1–3 years of qualitative design research experience in a non-academic setting.
• Experience conducting both remote and in-person usability testing.
• Experience in healthcare industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand project needs and define research goals in ambiguous scenarios.
• Identify appropriate research methods and recruit target audiences.
• Plan and execute iterative usability testing to gather feedback and validate design concepts.
• Conduct moderated and unmoderated testing, including creating protocols and analysis plans.
• Analyze research findings and translate them into actionable insights aligned with user needs and business goals.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to integrate research insights into product development.
• Advocate for users and ensure research-driven decision making.
• Communicate research strategies, methodologies, and insights to stakeholders.
• Apply user-centered design principles and accessibility standards in evaluations.
• Continuously improve research processes and stay updated with latest tools and best practices.

Skills

• UX research methodologies.
• Usability testing and heuristic evaluation.
• Survey design and task analysis.
• Persona development and journey mapping.
• UX research tools such as UserTesting, Contentsquare, Medallia, and Pendo.
• Prototyping tools such as Figma.

Qualification And Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Anthropology, Human-Computer Interaction, or related design discipline.

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