UX Researcher - Irving, TX

Company: Photon Infotech
Location: Irving
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description - UX Researcher - Irving, TX (008991)Job Description UX Researcher - Irving, TX - (008991)Description Take a question or a problem and be able to translate it into a testable hypothesis, complete with a specific method and tasks that illuminate the heart of the issue.Be able to quickly understand the needs of our internal clients, especially as they relate to whom their users are and what questions they really need to have answered.Develop research strategies and proposals and execute on time and on budget.Provide design recommendations with firm conviction and a gentle touch, while carefully reading people so you---ll always know the right balance of each.Electrify project teams with concise reports and brilliantly prepared presentations under tight deadlines while juggling six balls (and a chain saw) with the other hand.---Synergize--- with our exceptional UX/UI Design Engineers to further improve information architecture, interface navigation, labels, and other design elements.Perform other miracles and mythic feats as assigned, then figure out what else needs to be done. Qualifications Must Have---s: Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder Bachelor---s Degree in UX-related field of study or Communications or Business equivalent 5 years of user experience with multifaceted responsibilities. Would consider 3 years of progressive experience in UX research methodologies.Nice to Have---s:Master---s Degree in related field Related experience in another field such as interactive design, information architecture, and/or market research is a plus.Knowledge of UserZoom, Adobe Connect, Sketch, InVision or other research and prototyping tools are additionally advantageous.Working knowledge of user experience research tools and techniques (e.g. field research, heuristic reviews, usability testing, benchmarking, card sorts, lo-fidelity prototyping methods, etc.), and knowing the strengths and weaknesses of each.Independently scope and plan a research program (can include multiple projects with multiple related studies), consulting with relevant stakeholders and team members.Conduct competitive and comparative research and analysis to complement user research.Leverage heuristics, VoC, statistical analyses, and other insightful methods to triangulate user pain points.Ability to connect research findings from multiple projects/sources and provide insights on a higher order.Confidently apply a range of frameworks to synthesize and solve research problems.Strong understanding of user interface design practices and principles a must, better still if you can demonstrate experience relating to research.Strong project management, strategic, and negotiating skills are central to the position.Strong communication, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills required. Your ability to demonstrate success in these areas should quickly become obvious.Ability to communicate research results, graphically depict data, and justify methods and approaches, orally and in writing.Strong moderation skills and methods for group facilitation and consensus building.Ability to work independently, in a team, and with or without direction is imperative.Experience planning and facilitating workshops (hypothesis, conceptualizing, design-thinking, insights) with stakeholders to facilitate the design process.Ability to mentor and lead other researchers. Primary Location: US-TX-IrvingWork Locations: Texas Job: Customer ExperienceOrganization: US_Interactive RegularShift: StandardEmployee Status: Individual ContributorJob Level: Day JobJob Posting: Dec 19, 2020, 10:31:12 PM

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