Senior UX Researcher - User Insights

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UX Researcher to join our product development team. You will plan, conduct, and analyze user research studies, including interviews, surveys, usability tests, and ethnographic research, to uncover user needs and behaviors.

You will translate findings into actionable design recommendations and advocate for the user across cross-functional teams in a growing tech environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Experience planning and conducting interviews, surveys, usability tests, and ethnographic studies.
• Ability to translate research findings into actionable design recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and analyze user research studies.
• Translate findings into actionable design recommendations.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to inform decision-making.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.

Skills

UX Research

Qualitative Research

Quantitative Research

Usability Testing

Interviews

Surveys

Ethnographic Research

Data Interpretation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Advocacy for User

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading technology solutions provider, is looking for a highly analytical and empathetic Senior UX Researcher to join their product development team. This role is critical in uncovering user needs and behaviors to inform the design and development of intuitive and effective digital products. You will be responsible for planning, conducting, and analyzing user research studies, including interviews, surveys, usability testing, and ethnographic research. The position is based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape , offering a chance to work on impactful projects within a supportive team environment. We seek a candidate with a strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and a proven ability to translate research findings into actionable design recommendations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for advocating for the user. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape user experiences in a growing tech sector.