Remote UI/UX Researcher: Shape User-Centered Experiences

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedules

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and empathetic UI/UX Researcher to join our product development team in a fully remote capacity. You will conduct research studies, translate findings into actionable insights, and collaborate with designers and product managers to champion the voice of the user.

This role offers the opportunity to impact product strategy and advocate for user-centered design while thriving in a virtual, distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in HCI, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional UX research experience.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a fully remote team.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct user research studies, including usability testing, interviews, surveys, and ethnographic research.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify user pain points, needs and opportunities.
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers and product managers to integrate user feedback into design and strategy.
• Advocate for user-centered design throughout the product lifecycle.
• Stay current with the latest research methodologies and tools.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical and empathetic UI/UX Researcher to join our product development team in a fully remote capacity. You will conduct research studies, translate findings into actionable insights, and collaborate with designers and product managers to champion the voice of the user.

This role offers the opportunity to impact product strategy and advocate for user-centered design while thriving in a virtual, distributed environment.