UX RESEARCHER (MID-LEVEL) - CONTRACT ROLE / NYC

User Research International; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 96.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation, sick leave, and major U

Holidays

Zusammenfassung

User Research International in NYC is seeking a mid-level UX Researcher to join the product team for an on-site, contract role. You will conduct usability studies, concept tests, and prototype evaluations, delivering actionable insights and influencing product direction.

Applicants should have 4–7 years in user research, strong HCI/experimental design knowledge, and proven ability to run rapid cycles. The role is in-office 3 days a week in NYC.

Qualifikationen

• 4–7 years of industry work experience in user research in tech/product environments.
• Strong knowledge of human-computer interaction, experimental design, and qualitative data analysis.
• Experience with rapid-cycle usability studies and testing early product builds.
• Ability to generate research plans and define UX metrics at pace.

Aufgaben

• Execute multiple phases of user research: planning, scoping, moderating, analysis, reporting.
• Develop participant screeners to identify profiles and recruit suitable participants.
• Moderate study sessions and write detailed, actionable reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure findings influence design and engineering workflows.

Kenntnisse

Research planning

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Ausbildung

MA/MS or PhD preferred in HCI/psychology

BA with significant relevant experience

Jobbeschreibung

ABOUT THE UX RESEARCHER (MID-LEVEL) - CONTRACT ROLE / NYC

We are seeking a skilled and collaborative UX Researcher to join our client’s product team in New York City. The ideal candidate is a practitioner who excels in iterative, fast-paced environments and has experience in usability, concept testing, and prototype evaluation. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the user experience by conducting frequent research sessions, analyzing data, and providing actionable insights to the product team.

ON-SITE REQUIREMENTS & LOGISTICS

This is an in-office position based in NYC. This role requires the individual to be in the office at least 3 days a week (Tuesday – Thursday).

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

You will execute multiple phases of user research, including writing research plans, developing participant screeners to identify specific profiles, moderating study sessions, and writing detailed reports. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure findings are integrated into the design and engineering workflows.

MID-LEVEL UX RESEARCHER KEY SKILLS

• Execution of Research Phases: Proficiency in Planning, Scoping, Moderating, Analysis, and Reporting.
• Communication: Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to present findings clearly to cross-functional partners.
• Project Management: Ability to manage your own schedule and handle multiple tasks effectively within a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration: Active collaboration with stakeholders to refine research questions and discuss project impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4–7 years of industry work experience in the field of User Research (specifically in a tech/product environment, not solely academic).
• Strong Methodology Knowledge: Solid understanding of human-computer interaction, experimental design, and qualitative data analysis.
• Iterative Experience: Proven ability to run rapid-cycle usability studies and test early product builds.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled at generating research plans and defining user experience metrics.
• Education: MA/MS or PhD preferred in HCI, Psychology, Human Factors, or a highly related field (minimum of a BA required with significant relevant experience).

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Hiring Range: The target compensation for this role is $45 - $70 per hour. Actual compensation is based on several factors including education, relevant work experience, and specific location-based requirements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

User Research values diversity and seeks to offer a safe, respectful, and enjoyable workplace for all people. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran/military status.