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Pillar Technology

Experience Architect

Detroit, MI · On-site

Plan, conduct and moderate user research for clients, both qualitative and quantitative, and ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

Pillar Technology

Experience Architect

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

Plan, conduct and moderate user research for clients, both qualitative and quantitative, and ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

UI/UX Design

Lansing, MI · On-site

... research, observations and testing as needed throughout the course of the project. Develops ... toolsets) to assist the development team regarding UI/UX best practices, established coding ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

UI/UX Analyst

East Lansing, MI · On-site

$110K/yr

... research, observations and testing as needed throughout the course of the project. Develops ... toolsets) to assist the development team regarding UI/UX best practices, established coding ...

Carhartt

UX Project Coordinator

Dearborn, MI · On-site

Ensure stakeholders have clear visibility into UX priorities, timelines, and outcomes. Assist with ... Exposure to UX research, design systems, and usability testing processes. * Familiarity with D2C e ...

Collabera

UX Designer

Southfield, MI

As a part of the UX Design team you will assist in defining and executing an iterative UX ... Effectively communicate research findings, conceptual ideas and detailed design rationale both ...

Collabera

UX Designer

Southfield, MI · On-site

Conduct primary research via user interviews, focus groups and contextual analysis to generate actionable insights for user experience designs. * Assist with designing usability tests, draft test ...

OptechUs

UI Developer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$47.25 - $61.50/hr

... research and testing. Create and implement usability testing for the design/UI. Produce effective ... the project. Assist in defining overall UI architecture of project. Ensure designs are cross ...

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How much do user research assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for user research assistant in Michigan is $34.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.68 and $48.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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Infographic showing various User Research Assistant job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,190 per year, or $34.2 per hour.

Experience Architect

Detroit, MI • On-site

Pillar Technology
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Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Pillar Technology is looking for an Experience Architect to add to our growing team. The Experience Architect will collaborate with software developers, experience designers, product managers as well as a variety of stakeholders, to research, design and develop compelling digital experiences for our clients. Pillar Technology prides itself on being the premier provider of Digital Experience consulting and development.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Advocate on behalf of the end user throughout research, design and development, working alongside developers, product managers, delivery leaders, analysts and other stakeholders who, may or may not have experience with a user-centered product development approach.
  • Plan, conduct and moderate user research for clients, both qualitative and quantitative, and utilize research data generated from both primary and secondary sources.
  • Synthesize research results into actionable insights and drive concept development including such methods as contextual inquiry, ethnographic research, persona and scenario development, and structured ideation.
  • Work alongside software developers to use research to define and prioritize product requirements.
  • Develop mockups, wireframes, and clickable prototypes for rapid, iterative design, using iterative testing methods to enhance usability and customer value during both design and development.
  • Work alongside Experience Designers and Delivery Leaders to give direction and lead the planning of the experience team. Provide high-level direction for the development of a world-class digital experience.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
  • Bachelor's in Interaction Design, Graphic Design, HCI, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Human Factors, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years as a key member of a DX, UX or design team participating in the complete product development lifecycle of successfully launched digital products or applications.
  • Knowledge and experience in ethnographic user research (contextual inquiry), usability, and UX design methods with a focus on human-computer interaction for digital products.
  • Success in working with end-users, customers, product management, and developers.
  • Ability to guide experience development with a multifunctional team and to adapt to changes in business, product, organization, or individual needs.
  • Clear understanding of usability and web standards.
  • Experience working with and conducting remote user testing, survey research, usability testing, task analysis, and heuristic reviews.
  • Strong portfolio of work demonstrating experience planning for mobile apps, web applications or software, ability to turn data into knowledge, and communicating in multifunctional team projects
  • Demonstrated experience with design thinking, white board facilitation, research planning, prototyping, and user research.
  • Competency with UI design standards, heuristic analyses/expert review, prototyping, and wireframing.
  • Experience planning and conducting user research, including usability testing.
  • Experience working with Agile teams, and creating artifacts such as personas, story maps, user stories, etc. and working within an iterative, agile culture.
  • Experience with tools like Axure, Sketch, InvisionApp and other research, prototyping and/or information architecture tools desired.
  • Portfolio with examples of user experience artifacts, creative process, user research and examples of end products and experiences desired.

Pillar Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workplace.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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