Pinnacle Group
UX Researcher III
Pinnacle Group, New York, New York, us, 10261
On site NYC
Job Description:Summary:As a UX researcher on NPE, candidate will have the opportunity to partner directly with a single, tightly integrated pod with significant freedom to operate with the time, people and space necessary for conceiving, building and launching brand new products.Research is paramount to this organization's success - formative research is needed to identify the right latent needs or problems in the world to tackle with product solutions, iterative design research is needed to mold early product ideas into testable prototypes, and creative evaluative research is needed to improve and prepare those products for market.Job Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with researchers, designers, PMs & engineers to identify, define and deliver meaningful products into the world.Collaboratively and independently develop and execute research roadmaps.Lead various research studies throughout all the phases of the product development cycle.Contribute to product strategy, execution and go-to-market plan.Manage research vendors to help augment the work of the research team.Skills:
Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.Experience with data and utilizing numbers to define and support hypotheses.Experience with storytelling to get traction with various audience.Experience with autonomy and decision making to balance demands.Education/Experience:
BA/BS in a human behavior related field, such as human-computer interaction, psychology, sociology, communication, information science, media studies, computer science, or economics.Note:
100% onsite in New YorkSupplemental (rather than leading)Execution, rolling research program- working independently but not forging new relationships with xfn.5 to 7 years (more or less depending skills)Interview - work with researcher to vet, average 2 conversations.Top 3 must-have HARD skills:
Helped execute rolling research projectsWorked with dog fooding and fish foodingNot ethnography but lab based - data and metricsNot immediately looking for fte spot- this growth is all cw workGood to have skills:
Wearables would be bonusCommunications, presence, streaming, gaming / entertainment, and systems: having worked in software in any of those areasConsumer softwareStory Behind the Need - Business Group & Key Projects:
New growth - footprint grew by 3Xs- scaling the research teamCompelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition:
Turning science fiction into science fact- 0 to 1Wearable technologyNext frontier of technologyTypical Day in the Role:
Primarily working with other researchers- prioritize questions, designing research protocols, execute and analyzeHow will performance be measured:
Velocity and quality of research- being able to easily translate research questions
Pay Range: $65++ per hour
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.
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Job Description:Summary:As a UX researcher on NPE, candidate will have the opportunity to partner directly with a single, tightly integrated pod with significant freedom to operate with the time, people and space necessary for conceiving, building and launching brand new products.Research is paramount to this organization's success - formative research is needed to identify the right latent needs or problems in the world to tackle with product solutions, iterative design research is needed to mold early product ideas into testable prototypes, and creative evaluative research is needed to improve and prepare those products for market.Job Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with researchers, designers, PMs & engineers to identify, define and deliver meaningful products into the world.Collaboratively and independently develop and execute research roadmaps.Lead various research studies throughout all the phases of the product development cycle.Contribute to product strategy, execution and go-to-market plan.Manage research vendors to help augment the work of the research team.Skills:
Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.Experience with data and utilizing numbers to define and support hypotheses.Experience with storytelling to get traction with various audience.Experience with autonomy and decision making to balance demands.Education/Experience:
BA/BS in a human behavior related field, such as human-computer interaction, psychology, sociology, communication, information science, media studies, computer science, or economics.Note:
100% onsite in New YorkSupplemental (rather than leading)Execution, rolling research program- working independently but not forging new relationships with xfn.5 to 7 years (more or less depending skills)Interview - work with researcher to vet, average 2 conversations.Top 3 must-have HARD skills:
Helped execute rolling research projectsWorked with dog fooding and fish foodingNot ethnography but lab based - data and metricsNot immediately looking for fte spot- this growth is all cw workGood to have skills:
Wearables would be bonusCommunications, presence, streaming, gaming / entertainment, and systems: having worked in software in any of those areasConsumer softwareStory Behind the Need - Business Group & Key Projects:
New growth - footprint grew by 3Xs- scaling the research teamCompelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition:
Turning science fiction into science fact- 0 to 1Wearable technologyNext frontier of technologyTypical Day in the Role:
Primarily working with other researchers- prioritize questions, designing research protocols, execute and analyzeHow will performance be measured:
Velocity and quality of research- being able to easily translate research questions
Pay Range: $65++ per hour
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.
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