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alm

$79.93 - $114.18/hr

User Research und Testing mit echten Nutzern beim Kunden * Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Engineering, von Token-Architektur bis Komponenten-API * Mehrjährige Erfahrung in Produkt- und Systemdesign, sicher ...

BRUNATA Wärmemesser Hagen GmbH & Co. KG

$91.45 - $125.74/hr

Fundierte praktische Erfahrung in User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing und Usability Testing * Erfahrung in der Zusammenarbeit mit interdisziplinären Teams und unterschiedlichen Stakeholdern

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AppFolio

User Experience Designer

Columbus, OH

$104K - $130K/yr

Conduct and facilitate user research, usability testing, and design validation to ensure solutions are grounded in real customer needs. * Design, run, and iterate on growth experiments, including A/B ...

AppFolio

User Experience Designer

Columbus, OH

Conduct and facilitate user research, usability testing, and design validation to ensure solutions are grounded in real customer needs. * Design, run, and iterate on growth experiments, including A/B ...

Trusted Shops

$125.60 - $171.27/hr

Building, scaling, and evolving a holistic UX research framework. * Coordinating the entire ... research roadmap across all product areas - including discovery processes, regular testing cycles ...

Procter & Gamble

UX/UI Designer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

Has mid-level knowledge of UI research, including competitive analysis, A/B testing, accessibility, and anything else the product team might need. * Collaborates closely with Product Designer (UX) ...

S R International, Inc.

Senior UI-UX-Programmer

OH · On-site

$60 - $65/hr

The Consultant, in working with ODPS staff, will be responsible for researching, designing, and developing user interface using Prototyping Designer tools. The new applications will implement an N ...

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How much do user researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for user researcher in Ohio is $107,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,700.00 and $146,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a user researcher?

User Researchers are professionals who study how people interact with products, services, or systems to help organizations create user-friendly designs. They gather and analyze data about users’ needs, behaviors, and pain points through methods like interviews, surveys, usability tests, and observation. Their insights guide product teams in making informed design decisions, ensuring products are both functional and enjoyable to use. User Researchers often collaborate closely with designers, developers, and product managers throughout the development process.

What does a user researcher do?

As a user researcher, your responsibilities are to understand the needs of an end user and collect user experience, or UX, data related to a specific product or service. To collect data, you observe and test users’ behavior as they interact with a product or service, such as a website or an app. You may also set up focus groups to elicit responses from participants. Your other duties are to analyze your findings and make suggestions to, or collaborate with, designers and programmers to improve the product’s UX.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a user researcher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a User Researcher, you need a background in human-centered design, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and often a degree in psychology, HCI, or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as usability testing platforms, survey software, data analysis tools, and sometimes UX research certifications is common. Strong communication, empathy, and analytical thinking are vital soft skills for uncovering user needs and translating findings into actionable insights. These competencies ensure that digital products are designed to meet real user needs, ultimately driving user satisfaction and business success.

How does a user researcher typically collaborate with product and design teams during a project?

User Researchers play a key role in bridging the gap between users and the teams building products. They frequently work alongside product managers and designers, sharing insights from user interviews, usability tests, and surveys to inform design decisions. In agile environments, User Researchers often participate in sprint planning and review meetings, ensuring that user feedback is integrated at every stage of the development process. Effective collaboration requires clear communication and the ability to translate research findings into actionable recommendations, helping teams prioritize features and improvements that best meet user needs.

What is the difference between User Researcher vs UX Designer?

AspectUser ResearcherUX Designer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, or related fields; research experienceBachelor's in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related; design portfolio
Work EnvironmentResearch teams, product teams, user testing labsDesign teams, product teams, prototyping labs
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, agencies, startupsTech companies, agencies, startups
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding research roles, skills, and responsibilitiesUnderstanding design roles, skills, and responsibilities

While both User Researchers and UX Designers focus on improving user experience, User Researchers primarily gather insights through research methods to inform product decisions. UX Designers create the visual and interactive aspects of products, translating research findings into design solutions. Both roles often collaborate closely but serve distinct functions within the product development process.

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Infographic showing various User Researcher job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 69% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 27% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,525 per year, or $51.7 per hour.

Lead Product Designer, UX Strategy & Leader

84.51

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$105K - $138K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

As a Lead Product Designer, you'll make key decisions that shape the design of our products. Through partnership with product management, you'll be engaged in the strategic direction for how users experience 84.51° solutions. You'll be responsible to your cross-functional team for making great design happen in collaboration with other UX designers.

At 84.51°, we design and build software experiences that delight users by making their lives easier, and we do this through research, design, analysis, and testing in an iterative delivery environment. The 84.51° Experience Design team focuses on a multidisciplinary approach that allows you to leverage your strengths and improve your weaknesses in a highly constructive, highly engaging environment. You lead by serving your teammates, not driving them. You dream about the bigger picture and can make a plan to get it done.

You know what you don't know and surround yourself with others who complement your skillset. You have a passion for innovative design with a user-centered focus. You know how to create engaging and usable experiences. You enjoy working with other designers, developers, and product owners. You love finding creative answers to unusual problems. You thrive on feedback and improvement.

If this sounds like you, join the 84.51° Experience Design team and be part of the next wave of products that bring together industry-leading data science and customer insights.

Responsibilities

Communicate design needs with your team through appropriate documentation, user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes Collaborate on a cross-functional team comprised of product, engineering, data science and design to deliver a unified, quality software experience Build relationships with business stakeholders and end users to generate empathy for their needs across your team Conduct user research with internal and external users and deliver actionable readouts that match your audience's needs Make informed product recommendations that balance the needs of users, business, and technology Represent the interests of good design and user needs to your team and stakeholders Qualifications 5+ years working as a Product or User Experience Designer Experience in leading the design and product direction of web and mobile software with a solid grasp of responsive design Experience working in a cross-functional team environment with data science, product and technology focused on solutions that might incorporate third part data products Agile experience Experience in service design Strong written and verbal communication skill Ability to facilitate design sessions and effectively present to stakeholders Experience in creating user flows, concept testing, low-fidelity prototypes, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, production assets, and documentation Experience in facilitating forms of quantitative and qualitative user research (e.g. usability testing, card sorting, participatory design sessions, etc.) BFA/BA/BS degree in Design, Computer Science, or other related field or equivalent experience. Master's degree in HCI, Human Factors or related field a plus.

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