Senior UX Researcher (Temp)

ABOUT THE SENIOR UX RESEARCHER - CONTRACT ROLE / USA FULLY REMOTE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced UX Researcher to join our client’s product team. The ideal candidate can operate independently, with experience in usability, concept testing, low-high fidelity wireframe and prototype testing, literature reviews, and surveys. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the user experience for our client by conducting research sessions, analyzing data, and providing valuable insights. This position is fully remote.

You will own the execution of all phases of client-driven user research including writing research plans, developing screeners to identify participant profiles, moderating study sessions, writing detailed reports, and presenting findings to clients.

SENIOR UX RESEARCHER KEY SKILLS

• Independent execution of UX Research Phases: Planning and Scoping, Moderating, Analysis, Reporting, and Presenting.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills are required; English is the language in which we do business.
• Project Management abilities: manages own schedule independently, manages multiple projects/tasks effectively, verifies and monitors scope of work.
• Able to take on any project end-to-end.
• Manages collaboration with stakeholders for their projects and broader research project discussions.

SENIOR UX RESEARCHER QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of industry work experience in the field of User Research is required.
• Expert knowledge of the field of human-computer interaction, experimental design, observational and field methods, and qualitative data analysis is required.
• Experience in tech industry (not just research in an academic setting).
• Experience with a range of research methodologies.
• Highly proficient at generating research plans, defining, and tracking user experience metrics.
• BA, MA/MS in HCI, psychology, human factors, or highly related field.

BENEFITS

• Health/vision/ dental insurance coverage
• 401 (k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick
• Paid holidays 

The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $55 - $70 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: User Research values diversity and seeks to offer a safe, respectful, enjoyable workplace for all people.

User Research International provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran/military status.