user researcher

Randstad Technologies

Senior User Researcher (Contract)The Role: Subject Matter Expert, User Researcher We are seeking a highly experienced, independent Senior User Researcher for a key contract position. This is a strategic role where you will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), driving optimal user experience across our digital products. You will be responsible for defining, executing, and synthesizing research that directly informs design and product strategy. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in our Newcastle office, working within a dynamic cross-functional environment. Contract Details This is a long-term contract opportunity requiring a hybrid presence in Newcastle (3 days in office). You will receive a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata). Key Responsibilities As a Senior User Researcher, you will operate independently and champion the user voice by: <ul> <li> Conducting End-to-End Research: Independently design, plan, and execute research using a wide array of methodologies, including in-depth user interviews, contextual inquiries, and usability testing. </li><li> Applying Mixed-Methods Mastery: Utilizing Advanced Proficiency in both Qualitative Research and Quantitative Research (e.g., surveys, analytics, A/B testing) to deliver holistic, actionable insights. </li><li> Creating Strategic Deliverables: Creating and maintaining critical user-centered artifacts, including detailed user personas and comprehensive journey maps, to align product strategy. </li><li> Providing Design Guidance: Offering expert guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring all design concepts and prototypes meet the requirements for Responsive and Adaptive Design. </li><li> Stakeholder Advocacy: Actively participating in team discussions, presenting design concepts to stakeholders for review, and persuasively advocating for user needs and data-backed solutions. </li><li> Demonstrating Tool Expertise: Showcasing Advanced proficiency in User Experience Research Tools and Techniques to streamline research operations and analysis. </li></ul> What We're Looking For You are a seasoned researcher with a proven track record of operating autonomously and providing strategic direction. Essential Skills: <ul> <li> Extensive professional experience as a Senior User Researcher, UX Researcher, or Product Researcher. </li><li> Demonstrated expertise in applying both Qualitative and Quantitative Research methods to drive product decisions. </li><li> Strong practical knowledge of research and design principles related to Responsive and Adaptive Design. </li><li> Exceptional ability to synthesize data from various sources into clear, impactful, and easily understood narratives. </li><li> Ability to act as an independent Subject Matter Expert and provide creative solutions to complex product problems. </li><li> Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working with Product, Design, and Engineering teams. </li></ul> Mandatory Requirements: <ul> <li> Availability to work in Newcastle on a hybrid basis (3 days in office). </li><li> Must be eligible to pass any necessary pre-employment background checks. </li></ul> Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

User Researcher

TXP Technology x People

Role: User Researcher Location: Newcastle (2 days per week on-site)Duration: 6 monthsRate: Inside IR35Clearance: Must be eligible to work in roles requiring Security Clearance About the Role We're seeking an experienced User Researcher to join a major central government programme focused on delivering user-centred digital services. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design and delivery decisions are grounded in a deep understanding of user needs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative, agile environments and has proven experience conducting research within central government or other large, complex organisations. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li> Plan, design, and conduct user research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods </li><li> Collaborate with designers, product managers, and developers to inform service design decisions </li><li> Analyse and present research findings in clear, actionable ways for different audiences </li><li> Champion user needs and accessibility best practices across the team </li><li> Contribute to continuous improvement of research practices and standards </li></ul> Essential Skills & Experience <ul> <li> Proven experience as a User Researcher within central government or large-scale public sector programmes </li><li> Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and agile delivery environments </li><li> Experience with a range of research methods (e.g., interviews, usability testing, surveys, field research) </li><li> Ability to communicate findings clearly and influence decision-making </li><li> Knowledge of accessibility, inclusion, and digital service standards </li><li> Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills </li></ul>

Reed Talent Solutions

Senior User Researcherc.£60,000 per annum Bedford PermanentHybrid Working Are you a seasoned User Researcher driven by curiosity, empathy, and a commitment to inclusive design? Join us at MaPS, where you'll lead transformative research programmes that shape digital experiences for millions. From uncovering complex user needs-including those shaped by access requirements and protected characteristics-to championing user-centred design across cross-functional teams, your work will directly influence how we build accessible, ethical, and impactful services. You'll collaborate with designers, analysts, policy experts, and delivery partners to ensure our propositions are not only data-informed but deeply human-centred. If you're ready to guide teams through discovery, challenge assumptions, and make research a strategic force for good, we want to hear from you. Role OverviewThe Senior User Researcher will report directly to Lead User Researcher. In this role, you will be responsible for:Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Lead collaborative research programmes for complex projects to uncover user needs.</li><li>Conduct workshops, debriefs, group note-taking, and results presentations.</li><li>Utilise analytics, customer feedback, and other data sources to inform research priorities and approaches.</li><li>Evolve and champion user-centred design practices within the organisation.</li><li>Work within cross-functional teams to challenge assumptions and ensure user needs are met through coherent propositions, content, and designs.</li><li>Advise and educate colleagues across all levels in areas of special expertise.</li><li>Communicate with designers and researchers on other programmes to avoid duplication, maximise learning, and ensure consistency across digital experiences.</li><li>Assist internal colleagues and external partners in defining and evolving agile methodologies.</li><li>Identify and mitigate potential negative impacts of research activities on users, particularly those who are vulnerable or experience exclusion.</li><li>Collaborate with Business Analysts, Policy and Proposition Managers, and product owners to align business needs with research plans.</li><li>Define user needs, use cases, personas, customer profiles, and scenarios as required.</li><li>Create and disseminate research reports, presentations, and other artefacts to communicate research outcomes to diverse audiences.</li></ul> You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience. To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate:<li>Highly experienced in User Research.Proven ability to help teams adopt a user-centred app </li>

Senior User Researcher

Alaan

Alaan is a next-generation spend management platform built for the Middle East. We re not just another fintech company - we are a design-first organization where building with users, incorporating feedback, and iterating relentlessly are our core values. We are committed to delivering a world-class, seamless user experience that empowers businesses to manage their finances smarter.
To deepen our commitment to user-centricity, we are hiring our strong&gt;first UX Researcher - a greenfield opportunity to build the research function from the ground up and become the definitive voice of the customer at Alaan.
As the founding UX Researcher, you ll bridge the gap between our users and our product. You ll work intimately with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to ensure every feature we build is rooted in a deep understanding of user needs, behaviors, and challenges. Beyond research execution, you ll be a strong&gt;strategic partner and advocate for the user, shaping the future of fintech in the UAE and Saudi region
What you'll do
<ul>
 <li>Own: Partner with product and design leadership to identify knowledge gaps, define research questions, and prioritize a roadmap aligned with business goals.</li>
 <li>Discover: Conduct ethnographic and contextual field research observe finance teams in action and uncover unmet or unarticulated needs.</li>
 <li>Execute: Plan, recruit, and run qualitative and quantitative studies across the product cycle, from generative discovery to usability testing and post-launch validation.</li>
 <li>Synthesize: Turn complex findings into clear, actionable insights via reports, workshops, journey maps, and personas shaping both design and strategy.</li>
 <li>Build: Establish the systems, tools, and best practices for research at Alaan, including participant pipelines, repositories, and education for cross-functional partners.</li>
 <li>Champion: Be the relentless voice of the customer in every room, ensuring user needs guide both product and business decisions</li>
</ul>

UX Researcher

CELLA

<div>Location: East Hanover, New Jersey 
Job Type: Contract 
Compensation Range: $70 - 80 per hour 
 
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced UX Designer/Researcher Consultant to join a leading major pharmaceutical company on a part-time contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in user-centered design and research methodologies to drive significant improvements across key digital product areas. You will be instrumental in defining design strategy, creating essential research artifacts, and championing best practices in visualization and user experience. 
 
If you are passionate about translating complex challenges into intuitive, accessible solutions and thrive in a collaborative environment, this 12-month W2 contract offers an exciting chance to influence product development with approximately 5-10 hours per week of focused, impactful work. 
 
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>UX/UI Deep Dive: Conduct thorough UX/UI assessments for key product areas, providing recommendations for both quick-win improvements and long-term product development initiatives.</li>
<li>Design &amp; Research Artefacts: Lead the creation and coaching of essential design and research artefacts, including Lean UX Canvases, Opportunity Solution Trees, Pains/Gains, Jobs To Be Done, and Personas.</li>
<li>User Research: Develop and lead training materials and workshops focused on gathering user insights through methodologies like observations and interviews.</li>
<li>Design Guidance: Act as a key partner to Product Owners, providing expert guidance on product design decisions to ensure the design is intuitive, accessible, and solves core user problems.</li>
<li>Prototyping &amp; Testing Support: Support the experimentation and design process , including the creation of prototypes and contributing to design sprints.</li>
<li>Visualization Best Practices: Educate teams on design and visualization best practices using tools like Figma/Miro .</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Extensive experience as a UX/UI Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions.</li>
<li>Expertise in user research methodologies (interviews, observations) and translating findings into design artefacts.</li>
<li>Proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Miro).</li>
<li>A proven track record of collaborating with Product Owners and engineering teams to ship intuitive products.</li>
<li>Pharmaceutical experience.</li></ul> 
 
JOBID: 112025-116858 
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. 
 
At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. 
 
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&amp;D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
 
 
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.</div>

PART-TIME UX DESIGNER/RESEARCHER

Linda Werner & Associates, Inc.

<div>Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven Senior UX Researcher to join our team on a temporary basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead strategic research initiatives focused on helping people find and build community online. As a key contributor to our product and design teams, you will conduct hands-on, primary research to inform product development and drive impactful user experiences.

Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research studies, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, concept testing, usability testing, surveys, and diary studies</li>
<li>Manage end-to-end research projects&mdash;from scoping and planning to synthesis and presentation of actionable insights</li>
<li>Translate complex research findings into strategic narratives that influence product direction and design decisions</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, engineers, and other researchers to align research outcomes with business goals</li>
<li>Uphold high standards of research ethics, data integrity, and inclusive design practices</li>
<li>Lead research efforts for SEO and discovery experiences within community-focused products</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>5&ndash;7 years of experience in UX research, applied research, or product R&amp;D, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity</li>
<li>Proven expertise in advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver end-to-end research projects independently</li>
<li>Strong communication skills with a track record of influencing cross-functional teams</li>
<li>Experience translating research into product recommendations and strategic insights</li>
<li>Authorized to work in the United States</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience with mixed-methods research approaches</li>
<li>Familiarity with product design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch)</li>
<li>Understanding of A/B testing and experimentation frameworks</li>
<li>Background in tech environments or fast-paced product teams</li>
<li>Domain expertise in community, social platforms, or group-based user experiences</li>
</ul>
What You'll Gain
<ul>
<li>Opportunity to work on community-centered products with global impact</li>
<li>Access to cutting-edge research tools and resources</li>
<li>A collaborative, innovative culture with cross-functional teams</li>
<li>Influence over strategic product decisions at scale</li>
<li>Supportive environment for professional growth and learning</li>
</ul>
Performance Metrics
<ul>
<li>Quality and impact of research deliverables</li>
<li>Timely execution of project milestones</li>
<li>Effectiveness in communicating insights and driving decisions</li>
<li>Feedback from cross-functional stakeholders</li></ul> 
 
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Location: Remote

Role type: Contract - 6 Month Position

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Health savings account</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Retirement plan</li>
<li>Vision insurance</li>
</ul>
Schedule:
<ul>
<li>8 hour shift</li>
<li>Monday to Friday</li>
</ul>
Application Question(s):
<ul>
<li>Do you or will you in the future require any sponsorship to work in the US?</li>
</ul>
Language:
<ul>
<li>English (Required)</li></ul></div>

UX Researcher - Mixed Methods

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
At Amazon Luna, we're seeking a Market Researcher to develop and lead our customer research strategy. In this strategic leadership role, you'll establish the vision for how customer insights drive Luna's product development and business growth in the competitive cloud gaming market. You'll build scalable research frameworks that influence long-term content, product and business decisions across the organization while developing best practices that elevate research capabilities company-wide.
 
 
Key job responsibilities 
<ul><li>Develop scalable research frameworks and methodologies that inform market segments and strategic opportunities
</li><li>Influence and define business strategies through data-driven insights that balance customer needs with business objectives</li><li>Lead the definition, design, and delivery of advanced, cross-cutting research initiatives that address complex, undefined business problems</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across the organization, particularly in areas where strategy is still being defined
</li><li>Deliver actionable insights that solve significantly complex and/or endemic problems</li><li>Develop new mechanisms to generate data and share insights with broader teams</li><li>Identify and synthesize emerging trends in gaming and subscription services
</li><li>Establish and manage relationships with external research partners to expand research capabilities</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>5+ years of proven success leading User Research projects with demonstrated impact experience</li><li>Experience with the full range of research methods: qualitative and quantitative, attitudinal and behavioral, with deep expertise in one or more areas</li><li>Experience with all aspects of research (study design, recruiting, moderation, analysis, reporting)</li><li>Experience with behavioral data collection, quantitative data analysis, and statistics</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Experience working in a highly Agile/Scrum environment</li><li>10+ years of game industry experience</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
 
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $137,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $226,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</div>

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