Mid-Level UX Researcher - Contract, Remote (U.S.)

Uptopcorp; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is seeking a Mid-Level UX Researcher for a remote contract opportunity. The ideal candidate will integrate design thinking with UX research methodologies to inform user experience design and business strategy, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and advocating for user needs throughout the project lifecycle. With a focus on autonomy and analytical skill, this role offers a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in UX research.
• Ability to balance depth and speed of research depending on context.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute research strategies including user interviews and usability testing.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to generate insights.
• Present findings to internal teams and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Human-centered design

Tools

UserTesting

Optimal Workshop

Dovetail

Lookback

Figma

Job description

Mid-Level UX Researcher - Contract, Remote (U.S.)

As a UX Researcher at UpTop, you will contribute to a wide range of projects using a design thinking mindset and lean UX research methodologies. You’ll be responsible for planning and executing research that uncovers user needs, behaviors, and motivations to inform user experience design and business strategy. This role requires a self-starter who is skilled at both qualitative and quantitative research, thrives in a collaborative environment, and can work independently with guidance from senior team members. Above all, we’re looking for someone who is: Smart, Hungry, Humble, and always Curious.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with UX designers and/or business stakeholders to identify research needs and define objectives
• Design and execute research strategies across various methods such as user interviews, usability testing, surveys, ethnographic studies, card sorting, and A/B testing
• Analyze both qualitative and quantitative data to uncover patterns and generate actionable insights
• Create research artifacts including journey maps, personas, research plans, and usability reports
• Advocate for user needs throughout the product development lifecycle
• Contribute to discovery and requirements gathering through stakeholder interviews and competitive analysis
• Present findings in a clear and compelling manner to both internal teams and clients
• Help define KPIs and metrics to measure user experience improvements over time
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including design, marketing, product management, and sales
• Guide and support designers, if necessary, in applying research insights to design work
• Prioritize research activities based on project timelines and business impact

Required:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to balance depth and speed of research depending on context
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working autonomously when needed
• Experience working on multiple, concurrent activities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to distill complex findings into simple, actionable recommendations
• Deep understanding of human-centered design and UX principles
• Familiarity with tools such as UserTesting, Optimal Workshop, Dovetail, Lookback, and Figma (for collaboration)
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in UX research, preferably within an agency, consultancy, or freelance setting

Other Notes:

• This is a contract opportunity for independent consultants (1099) who operate as registered business entities or LLCs; not a full-time employment position.
• Work is fully remote (U.S.-based only)
• You must be authorized to work in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas

We pride ourselves as having a relaxed, fun and rewarding work environment. If you are passionate about all things technology and crave making an impact on a daily basis, please send your resume along with any compensation requirements to [e-mail]