Ux researcher

Role: UX Researcher - Mid LevelLocation: Houston TXDuration: 6+ monthsDesign researchers explore people's goals, motivations, and behaviors by conducting user research studies. They synthesize research findings into meaningful insights for design and business teams. They work closely with senior team members and design professionals to inform design decisions, develop existing research skills, and build empathy for others.Job Requirements:Meaningful ExperiencesConducted user research studies, including step-out or volunteer activities (e.g. generative and evaluative research)Performed qualitative and quantitative research to inform design decisionsSynthesized observations into concise narratives and recommendationsLeveraged basic functionality of leading research software (e.g. SurveyMonkey, MaxQDA, Morae) to document findingsExpectations and Mindset:Commitment to keep up to date on design industry trends, improve skills, and share approaches with othersMotivation to build domain and technical knowledge to inform research decisionsDesire to leverage and expand upon existing research to improve experiences and influence design strategiesTeamwork and collaboration skills that support cross-disciplinary design teamsTASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:Research and Communication:Perform research activities (e.g. interviews) to explore customer needs and inform design decisionsConduct heuristic evaluations of vendor and internally-developed experiences to assess usabilityConduct research across multiple platforms and interfaces (e.g. desktop, web, physical spaces)Synthesize quantitative and qualitative research findings into insights (e.g. personas, scenarios)Present and advocate research findings and recommendations to internal teams and stakeholdersStrategy and Planning:Conduct user interviews to understand business goals and determine research approachesPartner with research leads and business teams to coordinate research logistics (e.g. recruiting)Assist in planning efforts based on business goals, research complexity, and personal capacityPeople and Culture:Collaborate with internal design teams and customers to better understand their perspectivesSupport activities to increase awareness of human-centered research approaches and practices

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