UX Researcher V

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a with a UX Researcher V technology company. This is a 10+ month contract opportunity with our client located in Menlo Park, CA. This a remote position

Summary

We are seeking a senior Marketing Insights Researcher to join a team focused on product marketing insights and go-to-market support. This role sits at the intersection of product development, AI strategy, and brand-accretive growth, supporting some of the company's highest-priority and most ambitious initiatives. The ideal candidate will operate as a strategic partner to Product, Brand, and cross-functional teams, translating consumer and product insights into actionable strategy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary insights partner for high-visibility product launches, ensuring research findings directly inform go-to-market and brand strategy
• Translate key business questions into holistic learning plans; juggle competing priorities and interrogate research requests to ensure we are answering the right question
• Design and execute high-impact quantitative and qualitative research including foundational "understand" work with key audiences, campaign development for product launches, creative and message testing, and product GTM evaluation
• Analyze, integrate, and synthesize product usage data, UXR findings, and other inputs to build coherent, data-backed strategic recommendations
• Partner with UXR, Data Science, and Marketing Analytics across planning, execution, and measurement to maximize the impact of marketing and product investments through comprehensive learning agendas and frameworks
• Influence decision-making, GTM planning, and goal-setting through highly effective communication with all levels of stakeholders, including leadership
• Proactively identify and scope new research opportunities and strategic risks, bringing a forward-looking perspective to help the team navigate ambiguity and solve undefined problems
• Leverage and champion AI-powered research methodologies to accelerate insight generation, research delivery, and innovation in marketing measuremen

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in market research, consumer insights, or strategic consulting
• Experience designing and executing both quantitative and qualitative research programs
• Proven ability to translate complex research into clear strategic recommendations that drive business outcomes
• Experience working embedded on marketing or product teams, with a track record of influencing strategy and decision-making
• Experience synthesizing information from multiple sources to build holistic and compelling strategies
• Experience solving blank-slate, undefined problems as well as well-defined problems with suitable methodology
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Python, SQL)
• Experience with survey design and programming tools (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders

Desired skills

• Experience in brand building, brand strategy development, and product marketing
• Experience with AI products, features, or technology marketing
• Experience in the social media, entertainment, or consumer technology category
• Experience collaborating with UXR, Data Science, and cross-functional product teams
• Familiarity with brand health measurement, tracking studies, and preference research
• High fluency in AI-powered research tools and agentic workflows
• Masters or PhD in a relevant field (marketing, psychology, communications, social sciences, statistics)

Pay range: Up to $ 113.71 per Hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.