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Senior UX Designer/Researcher (Accessibility Specialist) Location: Des Moines, IA (Remote) Job Type: Contract W2 Primary Focus UX research User-centered design User journey mapping Wireframes and ...

UX Researcher We are seeking an experienced UX Researcher to lead end-to-end mixed-method research ... You will partner closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to ...

UX Designer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

You'll leverage expertise in enterprise UX, design systems, user research, workflow prototyping ... Experience designing complex workflows, platforms, or developer tools. * Strong knowledge of UX ...

Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs. * Develop ... Experience: Minimum of 5 years in UX design, with a significant focus on dashboard design.

Purpose Pure UX research and design role. No coding expected. * Graduates of ISU HCI (Human ... Extensive experience designing responsive web application interfaces, wireframes, and interactive ...

Principal UX Designer Date: Start Date: 10/01/2025 Define and execute the overarching UX vision and ... Oversee comprehensive user research initiativesincluding user interviews, usability testing ...

\n \n \n \n The Senior UX Designer\/Researcher role will act as a member of the product design team and support the vision, build out and ongoing lifecycle of a given platform. He or she will be ...

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

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for user experience designer researcher in the United States is $117,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $169,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between User Experience Designer Researcher vs User Experience Designer?

AspectUser Experience Designer ResearcherUser Experience Designer
Primary FocusConducts user research to inform design decisionsDesigns user interfaces and experiences based on research
Skills & CredentialsResearch methods, data analysis, user interviews, usability testingDesign tools, wireframing, prototyping, user-centered design principles
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, user testing sessions, collaborative teamsDesign studios, cross-functional teams, project management
Industry UsageCommonly found in UX teams focusing on research and insightsFound in product and UI/UX design teams creating interfaces

While both roles collaborate closely, the User Experience Designer Researcher primarily focuses on understanding user needs through research, whereas the User Experience Designer applies those insights to create effective and engaging user interfaces.

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UX Designer/Researcher

Des Moines, IA • Remote

Contractor

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Senior UX Designer/Researcher (Accessibility Specialist)
Location: Des Moines, IA (Remote)
Job Type: Contract W2
 
Primary Focus
UX research
User-centered design
User journey mapping
Wireframes and prototypes
Design recommendations
Accessibility-first design
Design documentation and annotations
Required Skills
Advanced Figma
UX research methodologies
User flow creation
Prototyping
Accessibility (WCAG)
Stakeholder collaboration
Design documentation
Preferred Experience
Heat maps (Crazy Egg, Hotjar, etc.)
Card sorting
Usability testing
Nielsen Norman Group training
Google UX Certification
Formal UX/HCI education