UX Researcher

Overview

On Site
$60 - $65 hourly
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp

Skills

User Research
Quantitative Research
Presentations
Documentation
Design Review
Ideation
Mentorship
Human Factors And Ergonomics
Information Architecture
Interactive Design
Market Research
Usability Testing
Mapping
SAP FI
Prototyping
Benchmarking
Communication
Articulate
Product Design
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Facilitation
Management
Research
Personas
User Experience
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking a UX Researcher.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of user research across product lifecycles
* The UX Researcher will design and implement qualitative and quantitative research studies using best-in-class methods
* Conduct ethnographic research including site visits, field studies, and contextual inquiries
* Analyze research findings and synthesize them into strategic recommendations
* Present results and insights clearly through reports, presentations, and stakeholder discussions
* Advocate for the user by integrating research into design and product decisions
* Guide the development and maintenance of research repositories and documentation
* Facilitate design reviews, workshops, and ideation sessions with stakeholders
* The UX Researcher will mentor junior researchers and contribute to building research operations and team culture
* Stay informed on industry trends, emerging methodologies, and new tools

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in UX research or a related field
* Background in human factors, information architecture, interactive design, or market research is a plus
* Proficiency in a wide range of UX research techniques (e.g., usability testing, heuristic evaluations, journey mapping, card sorting, lo-fi prototyping, benchmarking)
* Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate research goals, insights, and strategies to diverse audiences
* Experience collaborating closely with product, design, and engineering teams
* Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and facilitation skills
* Able to work independently and manage multiple research initiatives simultaneously
* Experience creating personas, journey maps, and other UX deliverables to support design decisions

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

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.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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