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Blink UX

Senior UX Researcher

Wilmington, DE

$115K - $130K/yr

Advanced knowledge of user experience design principles and practices, with a focus on how ethnographic principles influence effective user experiences * Advanced understanding of current research ...

Blink UX

Senior UX Researcher

Columbus, OH

$115K - $130K/yr

Advanced knowledge of user experience design principles and practices, with a focus on how ethnographic principles influence effective user experiences * Advanced understanding of current research ...

Blink UX

Senior UX Researcher

Wilmington, DE

$115K - $130K/yr

Advanced knowledge of user experience design principles and practices, with a focus on how ethnographic principles influence effective user experiences * Advanced understanding of current research ...

Blink UX

Senior UX Researcher

Columbus, OH

$115K - $130K/yr

Advanced knowledge of user experience design principles and practices, with a focus on how ethnographic principles influence effective user experiences * Advanced understanding of current research ...

ACI Infotech

UX Researcher

ROLE: UX Researcher Location: REMOTE DURATION: 1+ Years contract About the Role The UX Researcher will support the mission by work with CTDS product designers and product managers throughout the ...

Blink UX

Senior UX Researcher

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

Advanced knowledge of user experience design principles and practices, with a focus on how ethnographic principles influence effective user experiences * Advanced understanding of current research ...

Tamus

UX Researcher

College Station, TX

Job Title UX Researcher Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Marketing and Communications Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff About Texas ...

Allied Solutions LLC

UX Researcher

Carmel, IN · On-site

A UX Researcher solves complex problems with simple, elegant solutions. They plan research activities, conduct both qualitative and quantitative research methods, analyze the results, and translate ...

Allied Solutions LLC

UX Researcher

Carmel, IN · On-site

A UX Researcher solves complex problems with simple, elegant solutions. They plan research activities, conduct both qualitative and quantitative research methods, analyze the results, and translate ...

ACI Infotech

UX Researcher

Role: UX Researcher Duration: 1+ Years Location: Remote Experiences Required for This Role UX Research - At least 3 years of experience and use cases with the following: * Conduct primary and ...

INSPYR Solutions

UX Researcher

Redmond, WA · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Title: UX Researcher Location: Redmond, WA (5 days a week onsite) Duration: 12 months Compensation: $50-$55/hr Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S. The Audio ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

UX Researcher

Chicago, IL · On-site

Title - UX Researcher LOCATION: Hybrid - Chicago, IL Only Local Must have portfolio included Key Responsibilities : * Lead user research efforts across multiple product lines, including gathering and ...

INSPYR Solutions

UX Researcher

Redmond, WA · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Title: UX Researcher Location: Redmond, WA (5 days a week onsite) Duration: 12 months Compensation: $50-$55/hr Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S. The Audio ...

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How much do freelance user experience researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance user experience researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are freelance user experience researchers?

Freelance user experience (UX) researchers are independent professionals who study how people interact with digital products like websites and apps. Their goal is to gather insights about users’ needs, behaviors, and pain points to help companies create better, more user-friendly designs. They typically conduct interviews, usability tests, surveys, and other forms of research, then share their findings with design and product teams. As freelancers, they work on a project basis for various clients rather than being employed by a single company.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelance User Experience Researcher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance User Experience Researcher, you need expertise in UX research methodologies, usability testing, and data analysis, often supported by a relevant degree or certification in human-computer interaction or a related field. Familiarity with tools like UserTesting, Lookback, Optimal Workshop, and analytics platforms such as Google Analytics is typically required. Strong communication, empathy, and adaptability are vital soft skills for understanding diverse user needs and collaborating with clients or design teams. These competencies ensure valuable user insights, effective project delivery, and positive stakeholder relationships essential for freelance success.

How do Freelance User Experience Researchers typically manage client expectations and project timelines?

As a Freelance User Experience Researcher, effectively managing client expectations and adhering to project timelines are essential skills. Since clients may have varying levels of familiarity with UX research processes, clear communication from the outset about research methods, deliverables, and realistic timeframes is key. Freelancers often use project management tools and maintain regular check-ins to keep clients updated and to adjust priorities as needed. Being proactive about potential challenges, such as participant recruitment delays, helps build trust and ensures smoother project delivery.
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Freelance User Experience Designer - Remote

Freelance User Experience Designer - Remote

Brella Productions

Remote

Full-time

Posted 13 hours ago

Job description

FREELANCE USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER-REMOTE
Brella Productions ( www.brella.com ) a full service digital production company located in Evanston, IL. is seeking Freelance UX Designers to work with our Development department. As a freelance UX Designer you will take on the role of creating the product's logic. It's a process of deeply understanding the needs and objectives to design a system that offers both utility and value to the end user.
IN DEPTH SUMMARY
UX design skillset and expertise encompasses theories from a number of disciplines such as user interface design, usability, client-side development, research, information architecture, and Human Computer Interaction; spanning the entire user journey within a given product experience while also adhering to brand, design and accessibility standards.
UX REQUIREMENTS
  • Ethnography and discovery user goals, motivations, and work patterns
  • Requirement Analysis ability to deduce necessary information to develop scale of technical & functional expectations through conducting stakeholder and user interviews
  • Visual Communication be able to visually express hierarchy, grouping, and workflows for applications
  • Participatory Design inclusive of all users by aligning with WCAG guidelines (ex: how to design for accessibility, accommodating the needs of people with color-deficient vision and low vision)
  • Interaction Design translating information architecture into functional UI components, accounting for communication between interface elements, steps to complete tasks, animations, states, and nudges
  • Mastery of information design and ability to clearly express complex information
  • Information Architecture organizing user goals, responsibilities, and expectations within a product to reflect a navigable architecture/flow of potential pages, content, sections, & widgets intended to be suitable for creation and experience within a digital environment
  • Knowledge of principles of cognitive psychology & human computer interaction
  • User Interface Design component-level interaction principles and concepts, graphic user interface (GUI) screen layout and composition
  • Responsive Design understanding of bit-depth, pixel-density, and resolution issues. Scalable UI across multitude of devices and display sizes
  • Research techniques high-level market research for conducting & gathering user data
  • Product design or product-level interaction principles and concepts
  • Provide iconic representations of objects and actions, as well as other graphic elements
  • Able to present &/or question use-case scenarios for specific tasks, may help direct the work of others

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Understanding of basic programming principles, tools, and technologies
  • Understanding of software and hardware development processes specification, coding, and testing
  • Basic understanding of client-side development competent skill with HTML & CSS, high-level familiarity with JavaScript
  • GUI development principles, tools, and technologies
  • Rapid Prototyping InVision, Anima App, Flinto, Sketch, Adobe XD
  • Understands necessary steps to facilitate deliverables for production
  • Defines UI design choices by use case, purpose & data-driven approaches design for consistency with standards rather than creative expression
  • Work very closely with developers on a daily basis to continue assessing application requirements
  • Database principles, tools, and technologies *bonus

TEAM PLAYER REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design with a minor in Information Technology
  • 2+ Years of UX, Web, or Product Design experience
  • Works well in teams, ability to compromise, take criticism, and produces optimal revising skills based on feedback
  • Solution-oriented & maintains user advocacy throughout product journey

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