UX Researcher: Own Accessible, Scalable Design Systems

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking a UX Researcher to strengthen accessible research-led experiences, interaction quality, visual systems, prototyping, and design collaboration.

This early-stage company will empower you to shape internal processes, document decisions, and drive measurable outcomes across functions. You will work with colleagues across teams to translate priorities into plans, establish repeatable workflows, and maintain rigorous documentation while upholding ethical standards and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability relevant to accessible research-led experiences, interaction quality, visual systems, prototyping, and design collaboration.
• Judgment and ownership appropriate for the UX Researcher scope.
• Strong written and verbal communication with both specialists and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to organize ambiguous work, make progress independently, and document decisions.
• Comfort building systems in an early-stage environment where priorities may evolve.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, security, accessibility, and inclusive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day work across accessible research-led experiences, interaction quality, visual systems, prototyping, and design collaboration.
• Translate the priorities of the UX Researcher role into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes that fit an early-stage company and can mature over time.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complete outcomes.
• Identify risks early, recommend proportionate solutions, and escalate consequential decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle company, customer, and employee information responsibly.
• Use relevant evidence and feedback to improve quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Communicate progress, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to affected teammates.

Skills

Accessibility research

UX research

Design collaboration

Communication

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking a UX Researcher to strengthen accessible research-led experiences, interaction quality, visual systems, prototyping, and design collaboration.

This early-stage company will empower you to shape internal processes, document decisions, and drive measurable outcomes across functions. You will work with colleagues across teams to translate priorities into plans, establish repeatable workflows, and maintain rigorous documentation while upholding ethical standards and