UX Researcher

Creative Solutions Services, LLC

Seattle (WA)

Hybrid

USD 144,000 - 247,500

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a User Experience Researcher to drive impactful research for Google Maps. In this hybrid role, you'll employ mixed methods to help shape user interaction with navigation tools. The position requires a solid background in user research and design, emphasizing collaborative work with senior researchers to enhance global user experiences.

Qualifications

4+ years of relevant applied experience conducting user research.
Strong ability to manage and analyze both quantitative and qualitative datasets.
Experience creating visually polished, engaging slide decks to communicate research findings.

Responsibilities

Plan and design effective user research.
Conduct user research using qualitative methods like usability testing and surveys.
Analyze and report research findings with actionable insights.

Skills

User Research

Usability Testing

Data Analysis

Visualizations

Communication

Education

M.A./M.S or PhD in Experimental Psychology, Design Research, or related fields

Tools

Google Sheets

Python

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Do something big and innovative! Stretch your creative muscles and work on big issues. Since 1989, we have developed technology environments, applications, and tools by providing experienced teams to implement, enhance, and maintain our clients’ essential systems and applications. Come join the Scalence team!

Role Title: User Experience Researcher

Location: Seattle, WA

Duration: 12 months+

Schedule: (Hybrid, Remote, Onsite): Hybrid

Pay: $40-$45/hr

Start Date: Within 2 weeks of hire

Project Overview

In this vendor role supporting Google, you'll be diving into the world of user experience research. Your mission is to assist users as they navigate, explore, and accomplish tasks in the world through Google Maps. With over 1 billion users worldwide relying on Google Maps and its associated products like Google Earth, Maps API, and Enterprise solutions, your work will directly impact and enhance the experiences of millions.

As an experienced user experience researcher with expertise in mixed methods, you'll join a stellar team of UX researchers. Your role will involve conducting comprehensive research and help shape the future of navigation for users globally. You'll collaborate closely with senior researchers, integrating seamlessly into their programs to contribute your insights and expertise. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation, shaping the way people interact with maps and travel worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

Plan and design effective user research
Conduct user research using a wide variety of qualitative research methods such as usability testing, moderated interviews, concept evaluation, surveys, and literature reviews
Analyze and report research findings, distilled into effectively communicated actionable insights and product recommendations

Required Skills

M.A./M.S or PhD in either Experimental Psychology, Design Research, Human Factors, Social Sciences, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Cognitive Science, etc), or other related fields or demonstrable equivalent practical experience.
4+ years of relevant applied experience conducting user research.
Solid experience with at least two or more of the following methods: usability studies, concept evaluations, competitive evaluations, literature reviews, diary studies, user interviews, surveys.
Strong ability to manage, synthesize, and analyze both quantitative and qualitative datasets.
Ability to create effective visualizations (charts, plots, etc) as needed to best communicate data using software comfortable with (examples: Google Sheets, R, Python, etc).
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience creating visually polished, engaging and persuasive slide decks to communicate research findings
Can prioritize time between multiple projects, and be flexible by adapting to changing schedules and different projects.

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