UX Researcher
Spectraforce
North Chicago, Illinois
4 months ago
Job Description
Title: UX Researcher
Location: Chicago, IL(Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months (Possibility of extension)
Top 5 Skill sets:
1. Experience in moderated and Unmoderated qualitative testing
2. Experience in analyzing research data and insights
3. Experience in ad-hoc research – like airports, inflight
4. Basics of UX
5 Strong communication and presentation skills
Overview:
The UX Researcher will be an integral part of the Client's UX design team with a focus conducting design research to inform the design process from discovery to wireframes to visual design. In this role, the UX Researcher will lead efforts to develop and execute research plans, methodologies, and report findings to inform design development. At the core, this position will transform unmet user needs and business opportunities into successful product launches through user research throughout different design phases. The UX Researcher will work to create a best-in-class user experience for Client’s customers, helping transform unmet user needs and business opportunities into successful digital solutions.
We are looking for an experienced User Researcher who is curious about people and their behaviors. Sifting through the layers of consumer behavior requires an analytical and organized mind as well as the ability to think outside the research to glean the true meaning behind human actions. Probing for meaning via focus groups and interviews, would be part of work so being as comfortable with a crowd as you are one-on-one is very important. People best suited for this role are articulate and intelligent, with solid communication skills. This role requires individuals who are as computer savvy as they are people friendly, since their work entails examining and finding meaning in data as well as actually gathering data from people.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct independent research on multiple aspects of products and experiences.
• Collect and analyze user behavior through lab studies, field visits, ethnography, surveys, benchmark studies, server logs and online experiments (A/B testing).
• Work with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers and other UXRs to prioritize research opportunities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing
• Understand and incorporate complex technical and business requirements into research.
• Advocate research findings to diverse audiences through written reports and in-person presentations.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills required.
• Gathering & sourcing of targeted testing audience
Required Skills:
• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
• Extensive knowledge of usability and user experience research tools and techniques (e.g. field research, heuristic reviews, benchmarking, card sorts, lo-fidelity prototyping methods, etc.)
• 5+ years of usability research experience with multifaceted responsibilities
• Strong understanding of user interface design practices and principles a must
• Strong moderation skills and methods for group facilitation and consensus building
• Ability to work independently, in a team
Preferred:
• Master's degree
• Experience with conducting remote usability testing and focus groups
• Preferably a mix of web and mobile experience
• Related experience in another field such as human factors, interactive design, information architecture, and/or market research is a plus
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $68.00/hr.
Location: Chicago, IL(Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months (Possibility of extension)
Top 5 Skill sets:
1. Experience in moderated and Unmoderated qualitative testing
2. Experience in analyzing research data and insights
3. Experience in ad-hoc research – like airports, inflight
4. Basics of UX
5 Strong communication and presentation skills
Overview:
The UX Researcher will be an integral part of the Client's UX design team with a focus conducting design research to inform the design process from discovery to wireframes to visual design. In this role, the UX Researcher will lead efforts to develop and execute research plans, methodologies, and report findings to inform design development. At the core, this position will transform unmet user needs and business opportunities into successful product launches through user research throughout different design phases. The UX Researcher will work to create a best-in-class user experience for Client’s customers, helping transform unmet user needs and business opportunities into successful digital solutions.
We are looking for an experienced User Researcher who is curious about people and their behaviors. Sifting through the layers of consumer behavior requires an analytical and organized mind as well as the ability to think outside the research to glean the true meaning behind human actions. Probing for meaning via focus groups and interviews, would be part of work so being as comfortable with a crowd as you are one-on-one is very important. People best suited for this role are articulate and intelligent, with solid communication skills. This role requires individuals who are as computer savvy as they are people friendly, since their work entails examining and finding meaning in data as well as actually gathering data from people.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct independent research on multiple aspects of products and experiences.
• Collect and analyze user behavior through lab studies, field visits, ethnography, surveys, benchmark studies, server logs and online experiments (A/B testing).
• Work with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers and other UXRs to prioritize research opportunities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing
• Understand and incorporate complex technical and business requirements into research.
• Advocate research findings to diverse audiences through written reports and in-person presentations.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills required.
• Gathering & sourcing of targeted testing audience
Required Skills:
• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
• Extensive knowledge of usability and user experience research tools and techniques (e.g. field research, heuristic reviews, benchmarking, card sorts, lo-fidelity prototyping methods, etc.)
• 5+ years of usability research experience with multifaceted responsibilities
• Strong understanding of user interface design practices and principles a must
• Strong moderation skills and methods for group facilitation and consensus building
• Ability to work independently, in a team
Preferred:
• Master's degree
• Experience with conducting remote usability testing and focus groups
• Preferably a mix of web and mobile experience
• Related experience in another field such as human factors, interactive design, information architecture, and/or market research is a plus
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $68.00/hr.