Designit

Senior UX Researcher - Contract

Americas

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Products, BiotechnologyIndustries

Senior UX Researcher

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior UX Researcher to join our team for a strategic engagement focused on improving the usability and accessibility of a data product. In this role, you will lead qualitative research with a mix of expert and general audiences to inform future product decisions. You'll be responsible for executing and supporting the entire research process with another researcher: from study design to execution, synthesis, and presentation of findings. This role requires experience working with complex data products and confidence navigating the needs of specialized professional audiences alongside general audiences.

Employment Type

Contract (3 months)

Work Schedule

Part-time (20 hours per week)

Location

Remote - EST

Compensation

Starting at $50-55/hour This compensation range is indicative of the role. Compensation offered is on the basis of evaluation during the interview process, the candidates range and depth of experience, business and market financials and internal pay parity.

Responsibilities

  • Conducting research with a mix of professionals and general audiences to uncover their workflows, goals, and unmet needs.
  • Design and conduct qualitative research, including 1:1 interviews, task-based usability testing, workflow observation, and concept testing.
  • Understand how data-literate audiences work with complex information and datasets.
  • Evaluate the user experience of dashboards and web data products, identifying barriers to comprehension, usability, and data accessibility.
  • Lead affinity mapping and synthesis of results to deliver clear, strategic recommendations to help evolve the product for both expert and non-expert users.
  • Collaborate with internal and client teams to align on goals, drive insight adoption, and shape the roadmap.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience conducting qualitative UX research, including in-depth interviews, usability testing, and workflow studies.
  • Experience working on complex or data-heavy digital products, such as dashboards, data portals, or research tools.
  • Demonstrated success conducting research with specialist professional audiences.
  • Strong synthesis and communication skills—able to turn findings into frameworks, themes, and product opportunities.
  • Experience running concept validation and usability studies for new or evolving features.
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Cognitive Science, Journalism or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with climate, environmental, or economic datasets or platforms.

Company Information

Check us out at https://www.designit.com/. We don’t have a dress code, but we do have a strict no jerk policy.

Designit is committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to be considered for employment. Please let us know if you need any reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.

Skills

UX Research
Qualitative Research
Usability Testing
User Experience
Data Products
Dashboards
Workflow Analysis
Synthesis
Communication
Accessibility

Designit

Consultancy for strategic and behavioral design

About Designit

Designit uses design to improve various aspects of life, work, and play by providing consultancy services that emphasize design thinking. They focus on strategic design, user experience, and behavioral design for businesses and individuals looking to integrate effective design solutions. Unlike competitors, Designit promotes sustainable and ethical design practices and encourages thinking about multiple potential futures. Their goal is to drive change and innovation through design, helping clients recognize its transformative power.

Copenhagen, DenmarkHeadquarters
1991Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consulting, Social Impact, DesignIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, vision, & dental insurance
FSAs
Discounts on pet insurance
PTO
Paid holidays
Remote work flexibility

Risks

Intense competition may erode Designit's market share.
Rapid technological changes could outpace Designit's adaptation capabilities.
Economic downturns might reduce client budgets for consultancy services.

Differentiation

Designit excels in strategic design and innovation with a global presence.
The firm emphasizes sustainable and ethical design practices, appealing to eco-conscious clients.
Designit integrates design thinking to solve complex problems, enhancing client operations.

Upsides

Growing demand for digital transformation boosts Designit's consultancy services.
Rising interest in sustainable design aligns with Designit's ethical practices.
Increased focus on user experience design enhances Designit's market relevance.

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