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User Research Assistant Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Pantar Solutions inc

UX/UI Designer

Burbank, CA · On-site

User Research and Design Thinking: - Assist in framing research goals and objectives. - Deeply empathize with users while conducting primary user research to uncover unmet needs, pain points and ...

TP-Link Systems Inc.

UX/UI Designer

Irvine, CA

$105K - $115K/yr

... assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle. We are seeking 2-3 Designers at this time. Responsibilities User Research ...

Agility Robotics

UX/UI Designer

Fremont, CA

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to align design solutions with technical feasibility and business needs. * Assist our HRI/UX Researcher in conducting user research and usability ...

Chapman University

Student Research Assistant

Orange, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

... Research Assistant Academic Year Academic Year 2025-2026 Term or Semester Spring Is this Role for ... Desired Qualifications Previous experience or coursework in user-centered design, digital signal ...

Brevian.ai

UX Intern

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Key Responsibilities * Assist in designing user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces for our ... Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and improve design decisions.

Agility Robotics

UX/UI Designer

Fremont, CA · On-site +1

$128K - $200K/yr

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to align design solutions with technical feasibility and business needs. * Assist our HRI/UX Researcher in conducting user research and usability ...

Agility Robotics

UX/UI Designer

Fremont, CA

$128K - $200K/yr

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to align design solutions with technical feasibility and business needs. * Assist our HRI/UX Researcher in conducting user research and usability ...

JetBridge

UI/UX Engineer (Frontend)

Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid

$122K - $163K/yr

Conduct user research, lead usability testing, and create robust design system components to ensure ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

Cie

Product Designer (UX/UI) - Contract

Irvine, CA

As a UX Designer at Cie, you will work closely with our partners to translate big vision into ... research * Hands on experience using AI and LLM tools (prompting, AI design and coding assistants ...

Cie

Product Designer (UX/UI) - Contract

Irvine, CA · On-site

As a UX Designer at Cie, you will work closely with our partners to translate big vision into ... research * Hands on experience using AI and LLM tools (prompting, AI design and coding assistants ...

Hive

UI / UX Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$60K - $100K/yr

Whether through hands-on user research, or by designing options for an A / B test * You have an ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

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User Research Assistant information

Is UX research still in demand?

UX research assistants are in demand as companies prioritize user-centered design to improve products and services. The role often requires skills in user interviews, data analysis, and familiarity with tools like usability testing software, with employment growth expected to continue as digital experiences expand.

How to become a UX research assistant?

To become a UX research assistant, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in psychology, human-computer interaction, or a related field. Gaining skills in research methods, data analysis, and tools like surveys and interview platforms is important, along with experience in user testing or usability studies. Internships or entry-level roles in research or design can also help build relevant experience.

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

AspectUser Research AssistantUser Experience Designer
Primary FocusAssists in gathering and analyzing user dataDesigns and improves overall user experience
Required SkillsResearch methods, data analysis, communicationDesign tools, user-centered design, prototyping
Work EnvironmentResearch teams, usability labs, surveysDesign studios, cross-functional teams
Common CertificationsResearch certifications, UX certifications

While a User Research Assistant focuses on collecting and analyzing user data to inform design decisions, a User Experience Designer takes that data to create and optimize the overall user interface and experience. Both roles often collaborate but serve different functions within the product development process.

Is AI replacing UX research?

User Research Assistants and other UX professionals use AI tools to analyze data, identify patterns, and automate repetitive tasks, which can enhance research efficiency. However, AI does not replace the need for human judgment, empathy, and contextual understanding that are essential in designing user-centered experiences. Human oversight remains critical in interpreting insights and making strategic decisions in UX research.

How much does an UX researcher get paid?

UX researchers typically earn between $70,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Entry-level roles may start around $60,000, while senior positions can exceed $130,000, especially in tech companies. Skills in user research methods, data analysis, and familiarity with tools like UserTesting or Optimal Workshop can influence salary levels.
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UX/UI Designer

Pantar Solutions inc

Burbank, CA • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

We are an Information Technology and Business Consulting firm specializing in Project-based Solutions and Professional Staffing Services. Please have a look at below position which is with our Client and let me know your interest ASAP. I would really appreciate if you could send me your MOST RECENT UPDATED RESUME: 

UX/UI Designer with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, Jira, Confluence, MO365, Media or Entertainment, Branding exp.

Burbank CA office location (Hybrid – Tues-Thurs in-office) || Need USC or GC or Independent Visa candidates

Long Term Contract

Interview Process / Next Steps:
1) 1st round screening with HM and Design Lead
2) 2nd round screening with VP

Need strong UX/UI Designer with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, Jira, Confluence, MO365, designing Enterprise products, software design and development, Media or Entertainment, branding and graphic design across different media, outside of digital exp.

Consultant LinkedIn profile must have been created before 2018/2019

Need 8-10+yrs of IT Exp. Profiles 

 
  • Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role
    - Translate complex business needs and user research insights into Wireframes, high fidelity Interactive Prototypes and production ready assets.
    - Leverage and contribute to Design Systems to create native experiences across Web and Mobile.
     
  • User Research and Design Thinking:
    - Assist in framing research goals and objectives.
    - Deeply empathize with users while conducting primary user research to uncover unmet needs, pain points and motivations
    - Ability to identify key patterns and trends from user interviews, feedback, and data.
    - Synthesize and present research outputs through thematic insights, user journeys, workflows, and similar artifacts.
    - Conceive and facilitate internal workshops using Design Thinking methodologies to guide teams from ideation to prototyping.
     
  • Design Systems:
    - Leveraging design systems within Figma to ensure consistency and scalability across projects.
    Advanced Prototyping:
    - Applying knowledge in variables, conditionals, and expressions to create more interactive and complex prototypes, reducing the number of frames and interactions needed.
    - Utilizing components (including master components, instance components, and variants) enables the creation of reusable elements across projects, ensuring consistency and streamlining the design process.
    - Mastering Auto Layout allows for consistent spacing and alignment, adapting to changes in content or element placement, which is crucial for responsive designs and complex layouts.
    Collaboration and Teamwork:
    - Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, design, product, and development teams to integrate findings into projects.
    - Adaptability to work in diverse team environments and respond to changing project needs.
    Must Have Skills / Requirements
    1) Advanced knowledge in Figma.
    a. Main tool and environment for design work
    b. Will be used for layout, prototyping, and communicating visual intent.
    c. Designing from and contributing to Design Libraries
    2) Excellent visual design skills – shown in Portfolio.
    a. Want to see engaging design and problem-solving approach in your work.
    b. Many of our products are data-heavy, your portfolio should include examples of how you think of data- and task-centric interfaces.
    3) Information and Data Synthesis Experience
    a. Making visual or other representations of data to communicate with stakeholders and clients.
    Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements
    • Experience in designing Enterprise products.
    • Experience in software design and development.
    • Background in Media or Entertainment.
    • Branding experience.
    • Background in Media or Entertainment
    • Having experience in branding and graphic design across different media, outside of digital.
    Technology Requirements:
    • Figma – design & interaction tool