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Contract Usability Testing Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

Collabera

UX Researcher

Boston, MA · On-site

Boston, MA / Eden Prairie, MN / Rocky Hill, CT Duration: 6 month (possible contract to hire ... and unmoderated usability testing; contextual inquiry / field studies; surveys; interviews ...

Mondo

Instructional Designer

Boston, MA · Remote

$45 - $55/hr

The start date is flexible (targeting 7/20) for this 2 month contract position. Job Title ... Participate in user research activities, usability testing, and task analysis. * Translate research ...

Varsity Tutors

Technical Writing Tutor

Lynn, MA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Adapts instruction using real-world document projects, peer usability testing, and style guide ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Technical Writing Tutor

Newton, MA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Adapts instruction using real-world document projects, peer usability testing, and style guide ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Technical Writing Tutor

Cambridge, MA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Adapts instruction using real-world document projects, peer usability testing, and style guide ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Technical Writing Tutor

Somerville, MA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Adapts instruction using real-world document projects, peer usability testing, and style guide ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Technical Writing Tutor

Boston, MA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Adapts instruction using real-world document projects, peer usability testing, and style guide ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Technical Writing Tutor

Waltham, MA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Adapts instruction using real-world document projects, peer usability testing, and style guide ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Technical Writing Tutor

Quincy, MA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Adapts instruction using real-world document projects, peer usability testing, and style guide ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Technical Writing Tutor

Lowell, MA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Adapts instruction using real-world document projects, peer usability testing, and style guide ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

Gulf Coast Automation Group

UIUX Designer

Concord, MA

$60 - $65/hr

Contract Overview TalentFish is casting a line for a UI/UX Designer . This is a contract role ... User research and human factors skills, including user interviews, usability testing, task analysis ...

Mondo

CRM UI/UX Designer

Boston, MA · Remote

$60.77 - $71.50/hr

Contract, part-time, up to 120 hours Compensation Range : $60.77/hr - $71.50/hr W2 Benefits ... Experience conducting usability testing and incorporating data-driven feedback * Experience ...

TriOptus LLC

UX Researcher

Boston, MA · On-site

$80/hr

Candidates will leverage your deep expertise in user research methods (e.g., usability testing ... Contract to Hire: No * Most important skillset: Hard tech skills need to be there but also have ...

TriOptus LLC

Digital Product Owner

Boston, MA · On-site

Lead customer-driven design and usability testing for the squad/team. * Collaborates on CDD and UT ... Contract to Hire: Possible * Interview Details: 2 interviews What is the most important skillset:

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How much do contract usability testing jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract usability testing in Boston, MA is $115,568.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,500.00 and $108,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Usability Testing vs User Experience (UX) Designer?

AspectContract Usability TestingUser Experience (UX) Designer
Primary FocusEvaluating product usability through testing sessionsDesigning and improving overall user experience and interface
Required SkillsTesting methodologies, user research, data analysisDesign skills, user research, wireframing, prototyping
Work EnvironmentProject-based, often freelance or contract rolesFull-time or freelance, involved in design process
Industry UsageCommon in software, web, and app developmentUsed across digital product design, web, and app industries

Contract Usability Testing focuses on evaluating how users interact with a product, identifying issues through testing. UX Designers create and refine the overall user experience, including design and usability. While both roles require user research skills, usability testing is more about assessment, whereas UX design involves proactive design development.

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Infographic showing various Contract Usability Testing job openings in Boston, MA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 49% Contract. Highlights an 74% In-person, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,568 per year, or $55.6 per hour.

CX Strategy lead - 6-month contract to hire

Motion Recruitment

Boston, MA • On-site

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Posted 21 days ago

Job description

This is a contract UX/UI Designer role supporting a public-facing digital platform used by a large and diverse user base. The position is hybrid within the Boston Area and embedded within a small, collaborative design group. The focus of the role is on user research, usability testing, and high-fidelity interface design, with heavy use of Figma and modern accessibility standards. This is a short-term contract engagement with consistent weekly hours.

This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys owning meaningful research-driven work and seeing their designs quickly move into production. You’ll work closely with product partners, engineers, researchers, and senior stakeholders to improve real-world digital experiences that impact a broad audience. The work emphasizes thoughtful problem-solving, accessibility, and facilitation. Offering a strong opportunity to deepen experience in service design, usability testing, and design systems while maintaining solid work-life balance.


Contract Duration

Approximately 5–6 months with a high probability of extension 


Required Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in UX/UI or digital product design

  • Strong experience planning and running usability testing

  • Advanced proficiency with Figma, including high-fidelity prototyping

  • Working knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards

  • Ability to synthesize research findings into actionable design recommendations

  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams


Desired Skills & Experience

  • Background working in complex or highly regulated environments

  • Experience contributing to or maintaining a design system

  • Comfort facilitating design workshops and stakeholder sessions

  • Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Miro

  • Strong systems-thinking and service-design mindset


What You Will Be Doing

  • Conducting and facilitating usability tests for web-based applications and content

  • Translating research insights into accessible, user-centered UI solutions

  • Designing and iterating on wireframes and production-ready interfaces

  • Contributing components and patterns to an existing design system

  • Reviewing UX/UI work produced by partner teams

  • Collaborating with product, engineering, data, and policy stakeholders


Tech Breakdown

  • 60% UX/UI Design & Prototyping (Figma)

  • 25% User Research & Usability Testing

  • 15% Design System Contributions & Documentation


Daily Responsibilities

  • 75% Hands-on design and research work

  • 15% Stakeholder collaboration and facilitation

  • 10% Documentation, reviews, and design system updates

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