UX Researcher at Ohm Systems Beaverton, OR

Ohm Systems; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohm Systems in Beaverton, OR is seeking a UX Researcher to lead research efforts for mobile and watch apps, ensuring intuitive, impactful experiences grounded in athlete needs. You will collaborate with design and product to translate insights into product improvements.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands‑on researcher who thrives in ambiguity, communicates findings clearly, and works with designers, PMs, and external partners to shape roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in HCI, Psychology, Design Research, or related field.
• 5+ years of UX research experience in product development environments.
• Ability to scope a research process, gather insights from secondary research, lead fieldwork, and conduct in-context interviews.
• Experience with mobile apps, connected devices, or wearables.
• Strong storytelling and communication skills to influence design and product decisions with evidence.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute UX research studies to inform development of mobile and watch apps.
• Use interviews, observations, diary studies, prototypes, surveys, and user tests at different stages.
• Partner with design to ideate, prototype, and iterate on new mobile and watch app features.
• Lead internal and external field research efforts.
• Leverage prior UX research programs to inform development and avoid past pitfalls.
• Help define timelines, facilitate progress, and ensure projects reach goals.
• Synthesize insights into actionable recommendations shaping strategy and roadmap.
• Be a through-line of consumer knowledge and trends as a primary source for what's new.

Skills

UX research

Human-centered design

Interviews

Fieldwork

Stakeholder communication

Familiar with mobile UX

WCAG awareness

Ambiguity management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HCI/psychology/design research

Tools

Figma

Dscout

UserTesting.com

Survey platforms

Job description

UX Researcher job at Ohm Systems. Beaverton, OR.

Manager Notes

• This position is onsite WHQ for the hybrid schedule
• We are not looking for UX Designer, it's UX Researcher
• Looking for a UX researcher that is a self-starter and will be working with consumers on testing UX products/Apps.
• Will work closely with UX designers on research findings that will help improve consumer products
• Familiarity with tools like Figma, Dscout, UserTesting.com, and survey platforms - this is important for this role
• Must be able to be subjective and unbiased in their researching to not persuade consumers for testing.
• This is an urgent need, will start qualifying and interviewing with manager this week. Will set up second and third round interviews the following week. Total 3 interviews and hopefully have a decision by 07/28.

Who We Are Looking For

We're seeking a UX Researcher to help develop a world‑class mobile experience powering a groundbreaking next‑generation hardware product. This role will lead UX research efforts to shape the mobile and watch app experience, ensuring it is intuitive, impactful, and grounded in real athlete needs. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands‑on researcher who thrives in ambiguity, collaborates deeply with design and product, and brings clarity through insight.

What You Will Work On

• Design and execute UX research studies to inform development of mobile and watch apps
• Draw from a variety of human-centered design research methods (interviews, observations, diary studies, prototypes, surveys, user tests, etc.) at different stages of the process
• Partner with design to ideate, prototype, and iterate on new mobile and watch app features
• Lead internal and external field research efforts
• Leverage prior UX research programs to inform development and avoid past pitfalls
• Help define timelines, facilitate progress, and ensure projects successfully reach their goals
• Synthesize insights into actionable recommendations that shape the strategy and roadmap
• Be a through‑line of consumer knowledge, trends, and past research, and a primary source for what's new, what's old, and what's exciting

Who You Will Work With

You’ll collaborate with our Advanced Product Ventures team, product managers, designers, engineers, and external partners. You’ll also engage directly with athletes to understand their needs, behaviors, and aspirations translating those into meaningful digital experiences.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human‑Computer Interaction, Psychology, Design Research, or related field
• 5+ years of experience conducting UX research in product development environments applying human-centered design approaches and tools to solve complex problems
• A strong ability to scope a research process, gather insights from secondary research, lead fieldwork, and conduct in-context interviews and observation
• Experience working on mobile apps, connected devices, or wearable technology
• Strong storytelling and communication skills – able to influence design and product decisions with evidence
• Familiarity with tools like Figma, Dscout, UserTesting.com, and survey platforms
• Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design principles
• Tolerance for ambiguity and superpower for translating it into organized and clear steps
• Comfortable discussing and facilitating discussions with senior leadership