Senior UX Researcher

Kforce Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior UX Researcher to lead user experience research initiatives and provide insights that drive design decisions. In this role, you will facilitate design reviews, develop and implement research methodologies, and mentor junior researchers. You will play a key role in collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into product development. If you're passionate about user-centered design and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of usability and user experience research techniques.
• Experience in creating user personas and journey maps.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate design reviews and solicit feedback.
• Develop and oversee data collection and analysis efforts.
• Provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Usability Research

User Experience Research

Critical Thinking

Creative Problem-Solving

Strategic Communication

Tools

User Research Tools

Job description

This range is provided by Kforce Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$68.00/hr - $75.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Senior UX Researcher will facilitate, direct and solicit feedback during design reviews
• Develop data collection efforts and oversee data analysis and synthesis using industry standard techniques
• Design and implement research studies, including developing methodologies and data collection instruments
• Lead, plan and execute field visits to shadow users in ethnographic states
• Develop, prepare and deliver research reports, presentations, and other research deliverables
• As a Senior UX Researcher, you will analyze research findings across products and provide actionable insights to stakeholders; Maintain and advocate for research repository
• Strategize and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into decision-making processes
• Lead and plan workshops using established workshop frameworks
• Mentor researchers and provide guidance on research best practices; Actively contribute to team culture and research ops
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and methodologies in the field of research

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of usability and user experience research tools and techniques (i.e. field research, heuristic reviews, benchmarking, etc.)
• Experience creating user personas and journey maps to support a user centered design methodology
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to articulate strategic research objectives to stakeholders, IT partners and members of design team
• Related experience in another field such as human factors, interactive design, information architecture, and/or market research is a plus

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.