Remote UX Researcher: Insight-Driven, User-First

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,070,000 - 1,564,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Flexible work hours

Professional development budget

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote UX Researcher to join its product team. You will design and run studies, translate findings into actionable insights, and collaborate across design, product, and engineering to inform strategy and design decisions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's or master's in related field, 3–5 years of UX research experience with a strong portfolio, and thrives in a fully remote environment delivering user-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HCI, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of UX research experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficient in planning and conducting both qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Remote work experience and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and conduct user research studies (interviews, surveys, usability tests, contextual inquiries).
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify user needs and pain points.
• Synthesize findings into reports, personas, journey maps, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to integrate insights into the product lifecycle.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development process.

Skills

UX research

Research planning

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Data synthesis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HCI/psychology/sociology/anthropology or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote UX Researcher to join its product team. You will design and run studies, translate findings into actionable insights, and collaborate across design, product, and engineering to inform strategy and design decisions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's or master's in related field, 3–5 years of UX research experience with a strong portfolio, and thrives in a fully remote environment delivering user-centered outcomes.