Job#: 2046364
Job Description:
6-7 month contract with potential to extend
Three days a week onsite in NYC
User Experience Researcher
Interface with product, design, and development teams to raise awareness of user needs, pain points, and behaviors * Understand stakeholder research needs and identify the right research methodologies to address them * Fully execute research projects from initial kick off, to fielding/interviewing, to sharing findings as a primary researcher *
Develop UX Research artifacts including proposals, moderators guides, and results summaries * Synthesize research findings elegantly and efficiently * Identify unmet research opportunities that can add value and efficiently execute them * Recruit and maintain lists of targeted research participants from internal and external sources * Serve as a source of user knowledge for the organization
* 2+ years of experience conducting formal research * Masters Degree or higher in HCI, psychology, human factors, social science, or a related field, * Practical knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research techniques like contextual inquiry, usability testing, competitive benchmarking, interviews, focus groups, and surveys * An obsession with understanding how to make amazing experiences for human beings
* Experience with UX Research tools like the OptimalSort, UserZoom, UserTesting.com, or other tools * Experience with Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, or other survey platforms * Willingness to challenge the status quo when it comes to addressing the needs of users * Enthusiasm in ambiguity and uncertainty * Comfort operating autonomously
Technical Skills:
Must HaveStrong, clear and confident communication of research and insights, solid research training and experience, experience with stakeholder management, and detail-oriented.
Nice To Have:Desire for a team environment, strong collaboration skills, interest in navigating a large corporate environment
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