Remote UX Researcher

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an insightful and dedicated Remote UX Researcher to join a collaborative product development team. You will plan, conduct, and analyze user research studies to inform design and strategy, advocating for user needs in a fully remote environment.

The role requires 5+ years of UX research experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative methods. You will work with product managers and designers to translate insights into actionable

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UX research with a strong portfolio.
• Proficient in qualitative and quantitative research techniques.
• Experience with user research tools and platforms.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute research studies including interviews, surveys, usability tests.
• Analyze data to identify insights and opportunities.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations for product teams.
• Develop personas and journey maps to communicate user understanding.
• Advocate for user-centered design throughout development.

Skills

UX research

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

User interviews

Usability testing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HCI/Psychology

Tools

User research tools

Survey platforms

Usability testing platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an insightful and dedicated Remote UX Researcher to join their product development team. This role is instrumental in understanding user behaviors, needs, and motivations to inform the design of intuitive and effective digital products. You will plan, conduct, and analyze user research studies, providing actionable insights that drive product strategy and enhance user experience. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, adept at qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and passionate about advocating for the user in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute user research studies, including interviews, surveys, usability tests, and contextual inquiries.
• Analyze research data (both qualitative and quantitative) to identify key user insights, pain points, and opportunities.
• Translate research findings into actionable recommendations and present them clearly to product, design, and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define research questions and methodologies.
• Develop user personas, journey maps, and other artifacts to communicate user understanding across the organization.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles and ensure user needs are central to product development decisions.
• Stay current with the latest UX research trends, tools, and best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UX research, with a strong portfolio showcasing research methodologies and impact.
• Proficiency in a variety of user research techniques, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Experience with user research tools and platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research findings effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending virtual conferences.