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Clay

Contract UX Researcher

... interviews, usability testing, persona development, customer journey mapping (CJM), and card ... Contract / project-based engagement with potential for future collaboration.

Stellent IT LLC

UX Designer

New York, NY · On-site

UX Designer New York, New York(Hybrid) Phone+Skype Long Term Contract JD: I need someone with at ... Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs. * Develop ...

nextSource

Senior Product Designer (Contract)

Conduct usability testing and experimentation to validate design decisions. * Perform accessibility reviews and audits to support inclusive design standards. * Design responsive, mobile-first ...

Saransh Inc

UI/UX Engineer (10+ yrs)

Woodland Hills, CA · On-site

$99.40K - $123.70K/yr

Contract Must Have Skills: * 10+ Yrs Exp - UI/UX design and development, * 8+ Yrs Exp - Design ... Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design concepts.

Peraton

UI/UX Designer (Journeyman)

$66K - $106K/yr

Conduct and support usability testing (moderated/unmoderated), capture user feedback, synthesize ... and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime ...

Blue State

Contract UX Designer (Evergreen)

Oakland, CA · On-site

$85 - $110/hr

Interested in Contract UX Design opportunities at Blue State? Submit an application so you can be ... Structure and execute user-centered research, including user interviews, usability testing, survey ...

Blue State

Contract UX Designer (Evergreen)

New York, NY · On-site +1

$85 - $110/hr

Interested in Contract UX Design opportunities at Blue State? Submit an application so you can be ... Structure and execute user-centered research, including user interviews, usability testing, survey ...

Blue State

$85 - $110/hr

Interested in Contract UX Design opportunities at Blue State? Submit an application so you can be ... Structure and execute user-centered research, including user interviews, usability testing, survey ...

Element Solutions

Sr. UX Researcher

Washington, DC

$145K - $185K/yr

... contract working hybrid, with additional on-site presence as required by the client. The Senior UX ... Evaluate product designs through usability testing and user feedback, iterating to improve ...

Element Solutions

Sr. UX Researcher

Washington, DC

$145K - $185K/yr

... contract working hybrid, with additional on-site presence as required by the client. The Senior UX ... Evaluate product designs through usability testing and user feedback, iterating to improve ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract usability testing in the United States is $106,377.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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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Contract UX Researcher

Contract UX Researcher

Clay

Remote

Contractor

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Remote (US time zone only)
Clay is a global design agency building world-class digital products and brands. We work with companies like Slack, Google, Snapchat, Amazon, Coinbase, and many innovative startups. Our distributed team collaborates across Europe and the US to craft meaningful digital experiences with a strong focus on strategy, research, and design excellence.
We're looking for a Contract UX Researcher to join our team on a project basis and help shape the user experience of products for some of the world's leading brands. You'll work closely with designers, strategists, and client teams to uncover insights that drive design decisions and ensure our solutions are grounded in a deep understanding of users.
What You'll Do
  • Identify research needs for new and existing projects.
  • Plan research activities and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Conduct a wide range of qualitative and quantitative UX research methods, including (but not limited to) stakeholder interviews, user interviews, usability testing, persona development, customer journey mapping (CJM), and card sorting.
  • Design interview scripts and usability test plans.
  • Develop screeners and facilitate user recruitment for interviews, usability studies, and card sorting sessions.
  • Execute user research remotely or in person.
  • Analyze, synthesize, and summarize qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Identify areas of misalignment and help solidify the product vision and successful outcomes for stakeholders.
  • Identify user pain points, attitudes, and behaviors to support a more robust design process.
  • Generate actionable insights to support design teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Present research findings and recommendations to external stakeholders in a clear and engaging way.

Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience conducting UX research in digital product design.
  • Deep understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods and when to apply each.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills - ability to translate insights into compelling narratives that guide design.
  • Experience collaborating with designers, PMs, and developers in a fast-paced, creative environment.
  • Experience working with global clients or within design agencies.
  • Understanding of UX design processes and product strategy.
  • Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
  • Self-starter comfortable managing research independently.
  • Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
  • Must be based in or available to work within US time zones.

Benefits
Contract Details
  • Remote position, US time zone only.
  • Contract / project-based engagement with potential for future collaboration.

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