User Researcher Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

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Kforce has a client that is seeking a UI/UX Designer in Houston, TX. This position is hybrid, 4 days in office and one day working from home.
Summary:
We are seeking a UI/UX Designer to help create intuitive, user-centered digital experiences across a variety of web applications, customer-facing platforms, and internal business tools. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand user needs, conduct research, translate requirements into wireframes and prototypes, and deliver polished visual designs that improve usability and customer experience. This position offers opportunities for long-term growth within a structured career framework and exposure to a broad range of digital products and technologies.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in user experience design, design thinking, and problem-solving. You will participate in the full design lifecycle, including discovery, user research, journey mapping, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, visual design, and collaboration with development teams. This is an individual contributor role with the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple products, platforms, and business initiatives while helping shape scalable digital experiences.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, UX, Graphic Design, or related field preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered
* Portfolio showcasing enterprise-scale UI/UX projects, including research, problem-solving approach, and final design outcomes required
* 3+ years of UI/UX design experience supporting web applications, customer portals, SaaS platforms, or enterprise software
* Advanced experience with Figma
* Experience conducting user research, stakeholder interviews, workflow analysis, usability testing, and validation activities
* Experience designing both customer-facing experiences and internal business applications
* Experience leveraging AI tools for research, ideation, prototyping, or design workflows preferred
* Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, design thinking methodologies, information architecture, accessibility, and usability best practices
* Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and collaboration within cross-functional product teams
* Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, or similar project management and documentation platforms
* Familiarity with analytics, research, or user feedback tools is a plus
* Proficiency creating wireframes, user flows, prototypes, high-fidelity mockups, and design systems
* Ability to create and maintain design artifacts, documentation, and design standards throughout the product lifecycle
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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