UX Researcher III
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary (USD):
$70/hr - $78/hr
Start Date:
07.15.2024
Location: Remote – local to San Bruno, CA Area
Objective: Seeking a UX Researcher able to independently run end-to-end research within complex topics/spaces and is a strong cross-functional communicator.
Overview: The UX team is a critical driving force behind gathering these insights and then using them to inspire and inform design and strategy. We are a multi-disciplinary team of interaction designers, visual designers, user researchers, and copywriters who collaborate closely with each other and with Engineering and Product Management to create innovative, usable, great-looking products that people love to use.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
This Discovery team is responsible for creating innovative home experiences powered by relatable and relevant content recommendations. This team’s superpower is providing best-in-class experiences connecting users to the content they love.
As a UX Researcher, you’ll have the opportunity to conduct research supporting some of the team’s top initiatives including creating innovative home and content discovery experiences. We are looking for individuals who have excellent communication skills, are diligent, detail-oriented, and can work independently within a team structure.
Required Qualifications:
● Advanced degree in Human Factors, Industrial Engineering, Cognitive Science, Experimental Psychology, Human Computer Interaction or similar field emphasizing human performance and behavior.
● Experience and comfort with running moderated and unmoderated studies
● Experience in research for user experience design for product development
● Demonstrated proficiency in either qualitative or quantitative user research & analysis methods.
Top 3 Daily Responsibilities:
● Supporting and conducting moderated and unmoderated studies (concept validation, rapid iterative research, surveys, literature reviews, competitive analyses, etc.).
● Data collection, research spreadsheet creation
● Analyzing and interpreting data to generate insights and recommendations into compelling reports
Nice to haves:
● Detail oriented and ability to work independently on a variety of tasks
● Strong oral and written communication skills
● Visual communications skills for research (e.g., graphs, charts and slides layout)
● Able to effectively balance time between multiple projects, and be flexible by adapting to changing timelines
Skill/Experience/Education:
Mandatory
● Advanced degree in Human Factors, Industrial Engineering, Cognitive Science, Experimental Psychology, Human Computer Interaction or similar field emphasizing human performance and behavior. * Experience and comfort with running moderated and unmoderated studies * Experience in research for user experience design for product development * Demonstrated proficiency in either qualitative or quantitative user research & analysis methods
Desired
● Detail oriented and ability to work independently on a variety of tasks * Strong oral and written communication skills * Visual communications skills for research (e.g., graphs, charts and slides layout) * Able to effectively balance time between multiple projects, and be flexible by adapting to changing timelines
The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $70 to $78 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description
A giant in the Tech Industry, this company’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. This company is committed to continuing to make diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything they do—from how they build their products to how they build their workforce. Consistently named one of Forbes top employers, this company works hard to attract, retain and progress the best Talent.
A career here gives you the opportunity to be part of something bigger:
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Expanding Opportunity – Providing people with information, tools and services to help them build knowledge, fuel curiosity, and unlock opportunity.
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Protecting Users – Keeping billions of people safer online.
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Including all Voices – Building a world where progress, equitable outcomes, diversity, and inclusion can be realities both inside and outside our workplace.
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Responding to Crisis – Helping those affected by crisis through products, people and partners.
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Advancing Sustainability – Unifying practices, partnerships, and products around a single mission — to foster sustainability at scale.
Are you ready to join the journey?
Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/find-work/talent-benefits
Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.