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The start date is ASAP for this 1-year contract position. Job Title: Principal UX Researcher Location-Type: Remote - must be able to work PST hours Start Date Is: ASAP Duration: 1 year (contract ...

Director, UX Research

California, MO · On-site

$163K - $267K/yr

Overview We are looking for a Director, UX Research to join the Customer Insights team at Collectors and lead our UX research function. This is an exciting time to join the growing collectibles space.

Director, UX Research

$163K - $267K/yr

You will lead the UX research team to deeply understand the people behind the collections and how our products can meet their needs. We need a leader who is skilled at prioritizing what research will ...

* Serve as a strategic UX research partner to product, design, engineering, and cross-functional teams * Plan and conduct generative and evaluative research using qualitative and quantitative methods

UX Research Analyst

Woodbridge, VA · On-site

$115K/yr

Job Title: UX Research Analyst Zeiders is an industry leader in military and family support. Our ... This is a contingent opportunity and would begin work upon the contract award. #NATIONWIDE Zeiders ...

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 entire product development ...

They plan research activities, conduct both qualitative and quantitative research methods, analyze the results, and translate the uncovered data into actionable insights. UX Researchers use industry ...

User Research International is seeking an experienced UX Researcher (5+ years) to lead benchmarking and usability research for AI/ML, cloud, and developer-facing tools. You'll independently design ...

They plan research activities, conduct both qualitative and quantitative research methods, analyze the results, and translate the uncovered data into actionable insights. UX Researchers use industry ...

This begins as a 6 month contract with an opportunity to extend or convert at any time ... Develop research strategy in partnership with design and product leadership. * Proactively plan and ...

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Lead UX Researcher

San Francisco, CA • Remote

$60 - $80/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Apply now: Principal UX Researcher, location is Remote. The start date is ASAP for this 1-year contract position.

Job Title: Principal UX Researcher Location-Type: Remote – must be able to work PST hours Start Date Is: ASAP Duration: 1 year (contract) Compensation Range: $60-80/hr W2 Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .

Job Description: Lead end-to-end UX research across complex, consumer-facing digital products, using behavioral insights and mixed research methods to influence product strategy and improve mobile experiences.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Lead UX research across multiple complex, cross-functional projects.
  • Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research studies.
  • Conduct generative, evaluative, moderated, and unmoderated research.
  • Analyze research findings and translate them into actionable product and design recommendations.
  • Conduct foundational research to influence product and design strategy.
  • Partner closely with UX Design, Product, Analytics, Marketing, and other stakeholders.
  • Balance strategic research initiatives with tactical, feature-focused studies.
  • Adapt quickly to changing priorities and move between projects as needed.
  • Influence stakeholder decision-making through clear, data-driven insights.
  • Evaluate user behavior rather than relying solely on stated user preferences.
  • Incorporate AI tools into research workflows and evaluate AI-generated outputs.
  • Maintain clear, organized research documentation.
Minimum Requirements:
  • 5 years of UX Research experience.
  • Enterprise e-commerce experience.
  • Beauty industry experience.
  • 2 years in a Principal, Staff, Lead, or senior-level UX Research role.
  • Strong experience conducting both qualitative and quantitative research.
  • Strong, recent consumer-facing B2C digital product research experience.
  • Mobile-heavy research background, ideally involving shopping, e-commerce, or conversion experiences.
  • Experience leading research projects end-to-end with clear individual ownership.
  • Strong understanding of behavioral testing versus preference-based testing and how to structure research appropriately.
  • Experience balancing product strategy research with tactical feature-level execution.
  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills.
  • Ability to synthesize complex research findings into concise, actionable recommendations.
  • Comfortable working in agile environments and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Comfortable using AI tools within research workflows and assessing AI-generated outputs.
  • Experience with Dscout.
  • Experience with Jira and Confluence.
  • Portfolio demonstrating digital product research, particularly mobile work, product strategy, research methodology, outcomes, and measurable recommendations.
  • Strong ownership and ability to independently produce high-quality work with minimal revision.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience researching mobile shopping journeys and conversion optimization.
  • Experience working with resource-constrained or fast-moving teams.