UX Researcher – AI Experience Designer

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions in Columbus, OH is seeking a UX Researcher for an onsite, 12+ month W2 contract with potential conversion to permanent. Schedule: M-F, 8:00-5:00. You will partner with Product, Technology, Design and business stakeholders to identify user needs, validate solutions, and deliver insights informing product decisions.

The role emphasizes qualitative and quantitative research, synthesis, and clear communication across teams, contributing to AI-enabled customer experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of UX research experience.
• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research.
• Strong synthesis and communication skills.
• Experience working with product, technology, and business stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Industrial Design, HCI, Psychology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Without an associates degree, at least 4 years experience is required; with a HS Diploma/GED, at least 6 years experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct UX research activities including interviews, surveys, usability testing, workshops, and concept validation.
• Facilitate stakeholder discovery and design thinking workshops to identify needs, align teams, and explore solutions.
• Analyze findings and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Develop deliverables such as personas, journey maps, and research summaries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support customer-centered decision making through evidence-based recommendations.
• Independently conduct research activities while supporting the UX lead with planning, recruitment, facilitation, analysis, and synthesis.

Skills

UX research

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Synthesis

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in UX-related field or equivalent

Job description

Strategic Staffing Solutions in Columbus, OH is seeking a UX Researcher for an onsite, 12+ month W2 contract with potential conversion to permanent. Schedule: M-F, 8:00-5:00. You will partner with Product, Technology, Design and business stakeholders to identify user needs, validate solutions, and deliver insights informing product decisions.

The role emphasizes qualitative and quantitative research, synthesis, and clear communication across teams, contributing to AI-enabled customer experiences.