User Researcher

Wal-Mart; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a User Researcher for a 12-month hybrid role in Mountain View, CA. The candidate will conduct competitive and UX research, delivering insights to support product development. This position requires strong leadership and adaptability skills, along with proficiency in modern tools like Figma. The role offers a competitive pay range of $70 to $80 per hour, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals in the field.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience required.
• Experience with UX skills and research is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform competitive research to analyze industry trends.
• Conduct UX research to enhance product usability.
• Develop and deliver polished presentations.

Skills

UX skills and research

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Figma

Job description

FocusKPI is looking for a User Researcher to join one of our clients, a high-tech SaaS company.

Work Location:

Mountain View, CA

Duration:

12-month contract; hybrid role (on-site 4 days a week)

Pay Range:

$70/hr to $80/hr

Responsibilities:

1. Perform competitive research to analyze industry trends, identify strengths and weaknesses of competitors, and recommend actionable insights.
2. Engage in market research to understand the target audience and market conditions to support product development and marketing strategies.
3. Conduct UX Research focusing on understanding user needs, behaviors, and preferences to enhance product usability.
4. Develop and deliver polished presentations to communicate research findings effectively, ensuring clarity and impact.
5. Conduct ongoing research into competitors and market trends, contributing to long-term strategies rather than single-project initiatives.

Qualifications:

1. 4-7 years of experience required.
2. Education: Undergraduate degree in a relevant field required; an advanced degree is preferred.
3. Experience with UX skills and research is mandatory.
4. Proficiency with Figma and other modern tools to organize thoughts and present findings visually to stakeholders.
5. Experience working with B2B products or the ability to learn quickly about technical B2B products.
6. Ability to lead research projects independently and persuade leadership of research findings.
7. Experience conducting ongoing research into competitors and market trends, contributing to long-term strategies.
8. Ability to adapt and shift gears quickly to achieve results faster and support quick stakeholder decisions, relying on secondary research methods like surveys and desktop research.

No C2C resumes are considered

Thank you!

FocusKPI Hiring Team

Founded in 2010, FocusKPI, Inc. (FocusKPI) is a data science and technology firm specializing in predictive analytics practice and methodologies. FocusKPI is a US company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with an East Coast office in Boston, Massachusetts.

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