Usability Researcher

Usability Researcher BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated UX Researcher opportunity in Redmond, WA ! Position Title: UX Researcher Location: Redmond, WA Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 9 Months (Potential chances for extension) Job Type: [FULL TIME] (>=40 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [Hybrid] Pay Range: $55/hr. - $60/hr. Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Job Description: Title: UX Researcher Location: Redmond, WA (1-2 days/week onsite) Duration: 9 Months (Potential chances for extension) Candidate Requirements: * Years of Experience Required: 3-5 overall years of experience in the field. * Degrees or certifications required: graduate degree (Master's degree or Ph.D) is required in various fields, such as computer science, experimental psychology, sociology, human factors background, etc. to be eligible for this role. * Disqualifiers: Candidates without development experience will not be eligible for the role. Consumer experience only will be considered a weakness. * Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain undergraduate studies in computer science and graduate studies in human factors/integration. Experience working with developers and experience in highly technical field would plus. * Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on quality of work. Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience * Minimum 3-5 years' experience with robust set of UX research skills * Minimum 3-5 years' experience in operating in highly technical domains. * Minimum 3-5 years' experience with various survey development tools. Summary: The main function of a usability researcher is to research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas to determine potential sales of a product or service. A typical marketing analyst is responsible for gathering information on competitors and methods of marketing and distribution. Job Responsibilities: * Forecast and track marketing and sales trends, analyzing collected data. * Conduct research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies, collaborating with marketing professionals, statisticians, pollsters, and other professionals. * Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires, or arrange to obtain existing data. * Gather data on competitors and analyze their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution. * Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programs and strategies. Skills: * Verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. * Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time. * Basic knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. * Basic knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods. Education/Experience: * Bachelor's degree in marketing or equivalent training required. * 2-4 years related experience required. CONTRACT UX RESEARCHER DEVDIV UX RESEARCH TEAM Across the industry, developers are increasingly diversifying the languages they use, platforms they target, and types of applications they build. Developer Division (DevDiv) delivers tools to make all developers successful and productive in building all types of ap To view the full job description,

Created: 2024-11-05