Sr. UX Researcher

Our client is seeking a dedicated and innovative Sr. UX Researcher to join their dynamic team. This remote role is open to candidates local to the Seattle and MN markets. As a key member of our client's team, you will be responsible for assessing digital experiences across all products and services, collaborating with design, engineering, and product stakeholders to outline, conduct, and report on research studies to inform experience design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently plan, lead, and conduct formative and evaluative research in complex problem spaces
• Identify gaps and needs for new research studies based on understanding of product strategy
• Integrate data and analytics, experience measurement, experimentation, and evaluative practice in product spaces to impact product road maps
• Support democratization efforts with appropriate rigor
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in human-computer interaction (HCI), cognitive science, user experience research, human factors, or related fields
• 5+ years of experience conducting formative and evaluative research, or a combination of experience with an advanced degree in a related field
• Experience independently planning and conducting a variety of formative and evaluative methodologies, such as RITE studies, biometric testing, and advanced statistical analysis across multiple products
• Able to develop and present research findings to drive the development of design specifications, product strategy, and inform design decisions
• Experience integrating data and analytics, experience metrics, and experimentation into work
  
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Deep understanding of and passion for Accessibility Testing
• Proficiency in quantitative UX research methods and analyses (e.g., descriptive, inferential statistics, regression analyses, experimental design)
• Strong collaborative skills to work with designers, developers, and business leaders
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex UX challenges and handle ambiguity to drive results
  
  
  

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Upon offer, candidates must complete a background check.

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $60 - $66 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.