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User Experience Research Edtech Jobs in California

Microsoft

Principal UX Researcher

Mountain View, CA · On-site

Our Design, Research & Content team is a creative community on a mission to create and deliver ... We are seeking a Principal UX Researcher to help us set the path for our next generation of AI ...

Cypress HCM

UX Researcher

Mountain View, CA

UX Researcher We are looking for a UX Researcher II who will be responsible for joining a cross ... We use an iterative research and design approach in the lab and thus the ideal candidate will feel ...

ClifyX

UX Researcher

San Jose, CA · On-site

Position : UX Researcher Location: Seattle, WA/San Jose, CA(Hybrid Onsite) Duration: 12+ Months Contract G8 UX Researcher, AI + Quantitative Specialist

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What is the difference between User Experience Research Edtech vs User Experience Designer Edtech?

AspectUser Experience Research EdtechUser Experience Designer Edtech
Primary FocusGathering user insights, conducting research, usability testingDesigning user interfaces, creating prototypes, visual design
Skills & CredentialsResearch methods, data analysis, user interviewsDesign tools, wireframing, visual communication
Work EnvironmentResearch teams, educational tech companies, user testing labsDesign teams, product development, creative studios
Industry UsageUsed to inform product development and improve user experienceUsed to create engaging, user-friendly educational interfaces

While both roles focus on enhancing user experience in Edtech, User Experience Research Edtech primarily involves understanding user needs through research, whereas User Experience Designer Edtech focuses on designing the interfaces and visual elements. Both roles are essential for developing effective educational technology products, often collaborating closely to ensure a seamless user experience.

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User Experience Researcher

Futurewave Systems

San Dimas, CA • Remote

Contractor

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 2006, Futurewave Systems is a minority owned boutique, STAFFING & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDER headquartered in Atlanta, GA. We are a GLOBAL NETWORK of proven industry professionals demonstrating the fastest fulfillment rate of high tech professionals for Fortune 500 Companies. 

Job Description
  1. The User Researcher works closely with UX Designers and Project Stakeholders to propose and conduct user research activities consisting of Strategic and Tactical studies.
  2. The User researcher is responsible for coordinating, planning, executing, and reporting on User Experience Research activities across numerous ADP products, services and platforms.
  3. These activities include, but are not limited to task-based testing, card sorting, surveys, focus groups, 1:1 interviews, task analysis, field and crowd sourcing, remote moderated testing, remote unmoderated testing, prototype testing, persona creation/evolution/weighting, recruiting, etc. across platforms and user groups for complex web and mobile applications.
  4. This individual, working closely with stakeholders, identifies the appropriate user experience research methods/activities for each project and is responsible for designing, planning, conducting, and communicating results of related research studies at all organizational levels with the highest quality.
  5. The User Researcher also investigates and evaluates User Experience Research trends in the industry and communicates recommendations to the enterprise team aimed at enhancing UX processes, incorporating new or innovative ideas, increasing research velocity/value/efficacy and/or recommending new methodologies and tools as appropriate.
  6. This individual acts as an internal UX Research consultant, providing expert guidance on user experience research to Development, Product Management and other stakeholders in order to ensure data driven / informed design.
  7. The User Researcher works in a multidisciplinary environment, and in a collaborative fashion, on user experience research activities throughout the software development lifecycle of applications with numerous research initiatives occurring concurrently.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Strong background in user experience research with software, web, B2B, B2C, and/or mobile applications leveraging usability techniques that include some or all of the following: iterative/formative discovery, remote usability testing, heuristic evaluation, task analysis, surveys, focus groups, persona definition, field research, crowd-sourcing, etc.

Experience with Morae, Qualtrics, Usuara, and /or iRise Studio and other research or prototyping tools is highly desirable. Knowledge and experience in Information Architecture, User Interface Design and Visual Design along with related best practices is also desirable. Experience and past success performing UX Research within an Agile SDLC is preferred. 

Qualifications

Advanced degree in HF/HCI or a related discipline or equivalent experience required.

5-8 years of experience working in the user experience research field within a fast-paced software development environment

Skills Matrix:

Task based testing

Card-sorting

Surveys

Focus groups

1:1 interviews

Task analysis

Field and crowd sourcing

Remote Moderated Testing

Remote un-moderated testing

Prototype Testing

Persona creation/evolution/weighting

Recruiting, etc. across platforms and user groups for complex web and mobile applications

Tools:

user experience research with software, web, B2B, B2C, and/or mobile applications

Highly Desired:

Morae, Qualtrics, Usuara, and /or iRise Studio and other research or prototyping tools

Experience and past success performing UX Research within an Agile SDLC is preferred

Additional Information

6+ Months Contract 

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