Senior UX Researcher

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard in Malvern is seeking an experienced UX researcher to design and conduct complex user experience studies to inform UI design and usability improvements across web and mobile platforms. You will plan and execute research that combines qualitative and quantitative methods to impact products.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and product teams, presenting findings to mid-level leaders, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to usability best practices in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Minimum five years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience in a creative or technical field.

Responsibilities

• Provides usability services for web or mobile applications across multiple platforms for mid-scale projects.
• Plans, designs, and conducts user research, usability, and heuristic evaluations studies.
• Conducts user interviews and contextual inquiries to identify user needs and gather feedback.
• Analyzes, summarizes, and presents results to design teams and mid-level decision makers.
• Educates project teams regarding usability’s purpose and value.
• Identifies opportunities and presents findings to project teams; negotiates adoption with senior guidance.

Skills

User research

Usability testing

Heuristic evaluation

Qualitative research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Qualtrics

Medallia

Job description

Designs and conducts complex user experience research studies to support user interface design and recommend usability improvements.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides usability services for business and IT teams for web or mobile applications across multiple platforms for mid-scale scope projects. Recommends appropriate quantitative or qualitative approach to gather necessary insights from clients or prospects.
• Plans, designs, and conducts user research, usability, and heuristic evaluations studies. Reviews research on human factors response to bring value to Vanguard's business, technology, and processes.
• Conducts user interviews and contextual inquiries to identify user needs and gather user feedback. Ensures privacy and conducts sessions in a professional manner.
• Analyzes, summarizes, and presents results to design teams and mid-level decision makers. Suggests strategies to gain buy-in from the business.
• Contributes actionable suggestions based on knowledge of target user base and usability best practices. Educates project teams and crew regarding usability’s purpose and value.
• Identifies quantitative and qualitative usability opportunities and presents findings and recommendations to project teams. Presents usability findings to leaders and negotiates adoption of critical usability recommendations with guidance and support from more senior user experience crew.
• Assists in building usability principles and practices at Vanguard. Trains and mentors junior staff in best practices of user experience research. Provides guidance, training, and motivation.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience in a creative or technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with user testing or Qualtrics/Medallia

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.