UX Research Associate

Overview

Our top technology client is seeking a passionate and experienced User Experience Researcher to join our collaborative team. In this role, you will play a critical part in improving a widely-used business productivity tool. You will conduct independent research, analyze user behavior, and work closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to enhance the user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Drive user centered product strategy through close partnerships with Research, Design, and our product partners (PMs and Eng)
• Work closely with executive stakeholders to understand top of mind questions and define and scope research to answer those questions
• Define the roadmap of research for foundational and strategic work across one of the applications’ product pillars
• Collaborate with various functions & multiple teams across PA’s 

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, related field.
• 5+ years experience as a User Experience Researcher.
• Understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during each product phase.
• Breadth of experience in qualitative research methodology, and product strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders from different disciplines and levels.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Evidence of strategic-level impact.
• Excited about working on large scale products, helping a very diverse user base.

Ideal Candidate:

• Mixed methods research (quantitative and qualitative)
• Previous experience working on growth or go-to-market research strategies
• Demonstrated track record of strategic and impactful research contributions, and research work with a long shelf life
• Experience executing and shaping research programs in ambiguous spaces with the ability to work independently
• Deep working knowledge and demonstrated practice of a wide range of research methodologies, their strengths/weaknesses, and when to apply them in the product life cycle
• Comfort with agile and adaptable research approaches
• Excellent track record on working with other researchers, designers, engineers, and other team members
• Excellent written and spoken communication

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $64.95 to $68.17 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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.