Sr. User Experience Researcher

Futurewave Systems; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and professional services provider is seeking a User Researcher to lead user experience research activities. The role requires extensive experience in various UX research methodologies and collaboration with project stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of experience working with software and mobile applications. The individual will also engage in high-level design discussions and guide development teams to enrich UX processes. This position is based in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in user experience research in software development.
• Experience with various research techniques like card sorting and remote usability testing.
• Knowledge in Information Architecture and User Interface Design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research activities for diverse products and platforms.
• Plan and execute user experience research activities and report findings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to recommend appropriate research methods.

Skills

User experience research expertise

Usability testing

Task analysis

Surveys

Focus groups

Persona definition

Education

Advanced degree in HF/HCI or related discipline

Tools

Morae

Qualtrics

Axure

iRise Studio

Job description

Founded in 2006, Futurewave Systems is a minority owned boutique STAFFING & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDER headquartered in Atlanta, GA. We are a GLOBAL NETWORK of proven industry professionals demonstrating the fastest fulfillment rate of high tech professionals for Fortune 500 Companies.

Job Description

Overview & Responsibilities:

• The User Researcher works closely with UX Designers and Project Stakeholders to propose and conduct user research activities consisting of Strategic and Tactical studies.
• The User researcher is responsible for coordinating, planning, executing, and reporting on User Experience Research activities across numerous ADP products, services and platforms.
• These activities include, but are not limited to task-based testing, card sorting, surveys, focus groups, 1:1 interviews, task analysis, field and crowd sourcing, remote moderated testing, remote unmoderated testing, prototype testing, persona creation/evolution/weighting, recruiting, etc. across platforms and user groups for complex web and mobile applications.
• This individual, working closely with stakeholders, identifies the appropriate user experience research methods/activities for each project and is responsible for designing, planning, conducting, and communicating results of related research studies at all organizational levels with the highest quality.
• The User Researcher also investigates and evaluates User Experience Research trends in the industry and communicates recommendations to the enterprise team aimed at enhancing UX processes, incorporating new or innovative ideas, increasing research velocity/value/efficacy and/or recommending new methodologies and tools as appropriate.
• This individual acts as an internal UX Research consultant, providing expert guidance on user experience research to Development, Product Management and other stakeholders in order to ensure data driven / informed design.
• The User Researcher works in a multidisciplinary environment, and in a collaborative fashion, on user experience research activities throughout the software development lifecycle of applications with numerous research initiatives occurring concurrently.

Qualifications

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Strong background in user experience research with software, web, B2B, B2C, and/or mobile applications leveraging usability techniques that include some or all of the following: iterative/formative discovery, remote usability testing, heuristic evaluation, task analysis, surveys, focus groups, persona definition, field research, crowd-sourcing, etc.

• Expert background in user experience research with software, web and/or mobile applications.
• Experience with Morae, Qualtrics, Usuara, Axure, and/or iRise Studio or other research or prototyping tools is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in Information Architecture, User Interface Design and Visual Design along with related best practices is also desirable.
• Deep experience and past success performing UX Research on software within an Agile SDLC is required.

EDUCATION/EXP:

• Advanced degree in HF/HCI or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of experience working in the user experience research field within a fast-paced software development environment.

Additional Information

Thanks!

Ajay Kumar | Recruiting Lead | Futurewave Systems, Inc.

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