Ux Researcher

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Chicago is seeking a Senior UX Researcher for a long-term contract, onsite as needed. The role emphasizes empathy, adaptive thinking, and strong UI/UX fundamentals, with a portfolio to demonstrate process and outcomes.

You'll translate insights into actionable UI design recommendations and collaborate with design and product teams to influence product decisions, balancing independent work and teamwork in a hybrid Chicago environment.

Qualifications

• Translate research and test findings into actionable, prioritized UI design recommendations.
• Clarify user, customer, and business needs and translate into compelling interactions and experiences.
• Understand research methodologies and facilitate research sessions.
• Integrate user research into product designs and design practices.
• Communicate prototype requirements to test and iterate.
• Document goals, themes, elements, and behaviors for downstream UI teams.
• Create shareable UX artifacts such as journey maps and user flows.
• Document the overall UX strategy to guide downstream partners.
• Prioritize research needs/backlog based on product roadmap.

Skills

Qualitative research

UX research

User research

Job description

Description

Looking for a Senior UX Research to join our client. This role is a long term contract and the resource needs to be local to Chicago, IL to go onsite as needed.

Technical Skills

8+ years of experience with a focus on:

• i. Empathy

  1. Were looking for methods of their organization and synthesis of both stakeholder and user sentiment. How much do they capture from opportunities to empathize, how is it used, do they listen with openness to learn?

• ii. Adaptive Thinking

  1. Were looking for ability to quickly pivot with changing requirements and understandings of the product. Are challenges seen as learning opportunities? Do they work with others with an openness to change, but also able to confidently make decisions of their own?

Must possess a thorough understanding of UI best practices, UI design, and essential graphic design theory

Able to produce results independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

Experience and proficiency in UI layout, spec, and prototyping tools

Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines

Portfolio demonstrating your expertise and ability to articulate your process

(Desired)

Project management experience a plus.

Skills

• Qualitative research, Ux research, User research

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1. Translate research and test findings into actionable, prioritized recommendations for UI designs.
• 2. Ability to clarify user, customer, and business needs and translate into concepts for compelling interactions and user experience
• 3. Understanding of research methodologies and experience facilitating research
• 4. Experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices
• 5. Communicate with design on prototype requirements to test and iterate
• 6. Document key goals, themes, elements, and behaviors that must be implemented by downstream UI teams
• 7. Create shareable UX artifacts based on the teams research and activities (such as journey maps, storyboards, and user flows, etc)
• 8. Document the overall UX strategy (UI, physical attributes, guiding principles, and more) that will be leveraged across all downstream partners
• 9. Prioritize research needs/backlog based on product roadmap

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $68.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.