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Dahl Consulting

UX Researcher

Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid

$67 - $90/hr

Title : UX Researcher Location : Minneapolis, MN | Hybrid 2 days onsite per week Job Type : Contract (12 months) Compensation : $67.00 - $90.00 per hour (W2) Industry: Retail --- About the Role Our ...

Dahl Consulting

UX Researcher

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$67 - $90/hr

Title : UX Researcher Location : Minneapolis, MN | Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week Job Type : Contract (12 months) Compensation : $67.00 - $90.00 per hour (W2) Industry: Retail --- About the Role Our ...

THOMSON REUTERS

Lead UX Researcher

Eagan, MN · On-site

$170K/yr

Lead UX Researcher Role Summary: About the UX Team Come and join the Tax UX Research Team as we work to transform Thomson Reuters into a truly Digital company. We are not just changing the way ...

Thomson Reuters

Lead UX Researcher

Eagan, MN · On-site

$170K/yr

Lead UX Researcher Role Summary: About the UX Team Come and join the Tax UX Research Team as we work to transform Thomson Reuters into a truly Digital company. We are not just changing the way ...

Target

Senior UX Researcher, Quantitative

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$98K - $176K/yr

Target's Global UX team is a group of design, research, and accessibility practitioners and experts focused on improving and innovating digital experiences for Target's guests, team members, and ...

Target

UX Researcher - AI Enablement

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

$75K - $135K/yr

As a UX Researcher - AI Enablement, you will contribute research that helps Target understand and improve AI-enabled and agentic experiences for technical and product practitioners and other ...

Stem Xpert

UX/UI Developer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Conduct UX-related research, including stakeholder and user interviews. Conduct usability testing. Provide consultation to visual designers and developers to ensure defined UX-planning is executed ...

Target

Lead UX Researcher, AI Enablement

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$132K - $238K/yr

Target's Global UX team is a group of design, content, research, and accessibility practitioners and experts, with a passion for improving and innovating our digital experiences for Target's guests ...

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

AspectUser Experience User Experience ResearcherUser Experience Designer
Primary FocusResearching user behaviors, needs, and motivations through data collection and analysisDesigning and creating user interfaces and experiences based on research insights
Skills & CredentialsResearch methods, data analysis, usability testing, often with degrees in psychology, HCI, or related fieldsDesign tools, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, often with degrees in design or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, collaborative teams, user testing environmentsDesign studios, product teams, cross-functional collaboration

While both roles aim to improve user experience, the User Experience Researcher focuses on understanding users through research, whereas the User Experience Designer applies those insights to create effective interfaces. Both roles often collaborate closely within product teams to ensure user-centered design.

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UX Researcher

Dahl Consulting

Minneapolis, MN • Hybrid

$67 - $90/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 3 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Title: UX Researcher
Location: Minneapolis, MN | Hybrid 2 days onsite per week
Job Type: Contract (12 months)
Compensation: $67.00 - $90.00 per hour (W2)
Industry: Retail
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About the Role
Our client is a leading Fortune 50 retailer and technology-driven organization that supports millions of customers through a complex network of stores, supply chain operations, digital platforms, and enterprise systems. They are seeking an experienced UX Researcher to join an Enterprise Product team focused on improving internal tools and business-critical platforms used by employees and business partners.
This role is ideal for a researcher who thrives in complex environments, enjoys untangling workflow challenges, and can transform user insights into actionable recommendations that influence product strategy and design decisions. The position requires a strong understanding of enterprise ecosystems, cross-functional collaboration, and human-centered research practices.
Job Description
As a UX Researcher, you will play a critical role in understanding user behaviors, workflows, challenges, and opportunities across enterprise products and internal systems. You will partner closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, Engineers, and business stakeholders to guide product decisions through evidence-based research.
This role encompasses the full research lifecycle, from discovery and exploratory studies through concept validation and usability testing. You will help teams navigate ambiguity, identify meaningful opportunities for improvement, and ensure product decisions are grounded in user needs and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and execute end-to-end UX research initiatives across discovery, generative, evaluative, and validation phases.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to define research objectives, align efforts to business goals, and answer critical product questions.
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative research using methods such as:
    • User interviews
    • Contextual inquiry
    • Contextual interviews
    • Usability testing
    • Surveys
    • Journey mapping
    • Data analysis
  • Investigate complex workflows, operational processes, and enterprise systems to uncover user needs, pain points, and opportunities.
  • Synthesize research findings into clear, actionable insights, frameworks, and recommendations.
  • Present findings and influence stakeholders through compelling storytelling and evidence-based recommendations.
  • Advocate for user-centered design while balancing business objectives and technical constraints.
  • Support product teams in fast-paced, iterative environments by delivering timely and impactful research.
  • Contribute to a culture of human-centered design, continuous learning, and data-informed decision-making.
Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Human Factors, Anthropology, Sociology, Design Research, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience as a UX Researcher supporting enterprise software, internal tools, or B2B platforms.
  • Strong experience researching complex workflows, data-rich interfaces, and process-driven systems.
  • Expertise in selecting and applying a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
  • Experience conducting:
    • User Research
    • Contextual Interviews
    • Usability Testing
    • Stakeholder Interviews
    • Survey Research
    • Journey Mapping
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and business stakeholders.
  • Strong portfolio or case studies demonstrating enterprise research projects, problem framing, insights generation, and measurable impact on product decisions.
  • Excellent research synthesis, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality research outcomes with minimal supervision.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience translating research findings into actionable recommendations.
Preferred
  • Experience researching systems that support:
    • Store operations
    • Supply chain management
    • Finance
    • Human Resources
    • Other enterprise business functions
  • Strong skills in research synthesis, sensemaking, and storytelling for diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Experience working in Agile or iterative product development environments.
  • Experience collaborating with geographically distributed teams.
  • Familiarity with large-scale retail, operations, logistics, or enterprise technology ecosystems.
  • Experience influencing product strategy through user-centered insights and research-driven recommendations.
Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your familys needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path!To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once weve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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Our promise is simple. DAHL has proven year after year that we are flexible, consistent and easy to work with, which is why our clients and consultants have stayed with us, and we've continued to grow throughout the years.
Our clients know they can depend on our efforts, as we hold their priorities in high regard. We genuinely care about each and every relationship and promise to work with the utmost of respect, integrity and high energy, as we continually strive to build long-term relationships.