Senior UX Researcher & Designer (Remote)

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Portland (ME); Remote; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Full time

Job summary

A top financial institution is seeking a skilled UX Designer III (Design Researcher) for a remote position based in Portland, ME, with the potential for hybrid. This contract role lasts 6 months and offers a starting rate of $60 per hour. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in user-centered design and project management. Responsibilities include collaboration with various stakeholders, conducting design research, and reporting insights to inform design decisions. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills and a foundational understanding of statistical analysis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, user research and evaluation.
• 2 to 3 years of experience using Figma.
• Strong project management skills managing multiple studies.
• Knowledge of inferential statistics and analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with service design directors and stakeholders for research needs.
• Define research questions and participant recruitment plan.
• Conduct various design research methods including usability testing.
• Translate findings into actionable insights for design.

Skills

Project management

User research

Figma

User-Centered Design

Human Factors research

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in psychology, anthropology, computer science, or related field

Job description

A top financial institution is seeking a skilled UX Designer III (Design Researcher) for a remote position based in Portland, ME, with the potential for hybrid. This contract role lasts 6 months and offers a starting rate of $60 per hour. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in user-centered design and project management. Responsibilities include collaboration with various stakeholders, conducting design research, and reporting insights to inform design decisions. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills and a foundational understanding of statistical analysis.