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Base pay range
$67.00/hr - $74.00/hr
Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking a UX Researcher in Chicago, IL. The UX Researcher will be a leader on the UX (user experience) team and will be integral to products, advocating for both users and the user experience research process from discovery through design delivery. In this role, you will define strategy, develop and execute research plans, apply appropriate methodologies, and report findings that elevate and translate user insights into actionable recommendations.
Responsibilities include:
- Facilitate, direct & solicit feedback during design reviews
- Develop data collection efforts and oversee data analysis and synthesis using industry standard techniques
- Design and implement research studies, including developing methodologies and data collection instruments
- Lead, plan and execute field visits to shadow users in ethnographic studies
- Develop, prepare and deliver research reports, presentations, and other research deliverables
- Analyze research findings across products and provide actionable insights to stakeholders; maintain & advocate for research repository
- Strategize and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into decision-making processes
- Lead and plan workshops using established workshop frameworks
- Mentor researchers and provide guidance on research best practices
- Actively contribute to team culture and research operations
Requirements
Top 3 skill sets required for this role:
- Strategy: Translating business and user goals into product and user experience direction
- Execution: UX/UI/interaction design skills and operation of Figma (design systems, prototyping)
- Soft skills: Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with team and stakeholders
Nice To Have
- Data analysis (product analytics e.g., GA, Quantum Metric)
- Motion design
- UX writing
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Freight and Package Transportation, Packaging and Containers Manufacturing, and Warehousing and Storage
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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