Overview
On Site
Hybrid
USD 55.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Human-computer Interaction
Human Factors And Ergonomics
Psychology
Business-to-business
Graphics Design
Layout
Prototyping
Articulate
Soft Skills
Communication
Project Management
Documentation
Testing
Management
Facilitation
User Research
User Experience
UI
Research
Roadmaps
Job Details
Date Posted: 09/11/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 488434
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Title: User Experience (UX) Researcher
Job Location: Chicago, IL, USA, 60661
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: In office as needed up to 5 days/week
Shift: M-F, 8am - 5pm
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 55.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 63.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: User Experience, UX Research
Experience Desired: UX research and knowledge of user experience best practices (5+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Education Requirements:
- BS or higher in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or other UX-related field or substitute additional 2-3 years of experience
Required Skills for the UX/UI Researcher:
- 5+ years of experience in UX Research and knowledge of user experience best practices desired, preferably within a corporate environment or B2B environment.
- Empathy: We're looking for methods of their organization and synthesis of both stakeholder and user sentiment. How much do they capture from opportunities to empathize, how is it used, do they listen with openness to learn?
- Adaptive Thinking: We're looking for ability to quickly pivot with changing requirements and understandings of the product. Are challenges seen as learning opportunities? Do they work with others with an openness to change, but also able to confidently make decisions of their own?
- Must possess a thorough understanding of UI best practices, UI design, and essential graphic design theory
- Able to produce results independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience and proficiency in UI layout, spec, and prototyping tools
- Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Portfolio demonstrating your expertise and ability to articulate your process
Soft Skills Required:
- Outstanding communication, organization, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional data storytelling capability
Desired Skills:
- Project management experience a plus.
UX/UI Researcher Overview:
The UX Researcher will utilize their knowledge of human computer interactions and best user research practices to support the concept, prototype, test, and documentation of the preferred user interface. They must recognize where research and testing would be valuable to inform or improve the concepts and coordinate with the team to understand the user's needs. They will work closely with designers, engineers, strategists, and management to communicate the vision and path forward. This person will be responsible for documenting the preferred experience, creating visual artifacts (reports), and handoff.
Responsibilities:
- Translate research and test findings into actionable, prioritized recommendations for UI designs.
- Ability to clarify user, customer, and business needs and translate into concepts for compelling interactions and user experience
- Understanding of research methodologies and experience facilitating research
- Experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices
- Communicate with design on prototype requirements to test and iterate
- Document key goals, themes, elements, and behaviors that must be implemented by downstream UI teams
- Create shareable UX artifacts based on the team's research and activities (such as journey maps, storyboards, and user flows, etc)
- Document the overall UX strategy (UI, physical attributes, guiding principles, and more) that will be leveraged across all downstream partners
- Prioritize research needs/backlog based on product roadmap
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 488434
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Title: User Experience (UX) Researcher
Job Location: Chicago, IL, USA, 60661
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: In office as needed up to 5 days/week
Shift: M-F, 8am - 5pm
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 55.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 63.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: User Experience, UX Research
Experience Desired: UX research and knowledge of user experience best practices (5+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Education Requirements:
- BS or higher in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or other UX-related field or substitute additional 2-3 years of experience
Required Skills for the UX/UI Researcher:
- 5+ years of experience in UX Research and knowledge of user experience best practices desired, preferably within a corporate environment or B2B environment.
- Empathy: We're looking for methods of their organization and synthesis of both stakeholder and user sentiment. How much do they capture from opportunities to empathize, how is it used, do they listen with openness to learn?
- Adaptive Thinking: We're looking for ability to quickly pivot with changing requirements and understandings of the product. Are challenges seen as learning opportunities? Do they work with others with an openness to change, but also able to confidently make decisions of their own?
- Must possess a thorough understanding of UI best practices, UI design, and essential graphic design theory
- Able to produce results independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience and proficiency in UI layout, spec, and prototyping tools
- Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Portfolio demonstrating your expertise and ability to articulate your process
Soft Skills Required:
- Outstanding communication, organization, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional data storytelling capability
Desired Skills:
- Project management experience a plus.
UX/UI Researcher Overview:
The UX Researcher will utilize their knowledge of human computer interactions and best user research practices to support the concept, prototype, test, and documentation of the preferred user interface. They must recognize where research and testing would be valuable to inform or improve the concepts and coordinate with the team to understand the user's needs. They will work closely with designers, engineers, strategists, and management to communicate the vision and path forward. This person will be responsible for documenting the preferred experience, creating visual artifacts (reports), and handoff.
Responsibilities:
- Translate research and test findings into actionable, prioritized recommendations for UI designs.
- Ability to clarify user, customer, and business needs and translate into concepts for compelling interactions and user experience
- Understanding of research methodologies and experience facilitating research
- Experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices
- Communicate with design on prototype requirements to test and iterate
- Document key goals, themes, elements, and behaviors that must be implemented by downstream UI teams
- Create shareable UX artifacts based on the team's research and activities (such as journey maps, storyboards, and user flows, etc)
- Document the overall UX strategy (UI, physical attributes, guiding principles, and more) that will be leveraged across all downstream partners
- Prioritize research needs/backlog based on product roadmap
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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