Ux/Ui Researcher Jobs

12 Month+ Contract, Fully Remote!

Our client seeking a UX/UI Researcher for their UX Display Team. 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, and handoff.

Responsibilities :

1. Ability to clarify user, customer, and business needs and translate into concepts for compelling interactions and user experience

2. Understanding of research methodologies and experience facilitating research

3. Experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices

4. Create prototypes to test, iterate, and communicate the design options

5. Translate research and test findings into actionable, prioritized recommendations for UI designs

6. Document key goals, themes, elements, and behaviors that must be implemented by downstream UI teams

7. Create shareable UX artifacts based on the team’s research and activities (such as journey maps, storyboards, and user flows, etc)

8. Document the overall UX strategy (UI, physical attributes, guiding principles, and more) that will be leveraged across all downstream partners

Requirements

• Exceptional visual storytelling capability
• Coding is not a requirement but the ability to communicate with software teams is a must. Working knowledge of HTML / Javascript / CSS are desirable
• Automotive or similar HMI experience preferred
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Portfolio demonstrating your expertise and ability to articulate your process
• 5+ yrs of experience in user experience and interface design desired, preferably within a design firm or corporate environment.
• B.S. or higher in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or other UX-related field or substitute additional 2-3 years of experience
• Able to produce results independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience and proficiency in UI layout, spec, and prototyping tools
• Must possess a thorough understanding of UI best practices, UI design, and essential graphic design theory
• Outstanding communication, organization, time management, and interpersonal skills