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Hyundai Motor Company

User Insight Specialist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$90K - $155K/yr

Additionally, the User Insight Researcher would lead regular UX sprint events with a cross-functional consortium of a wide range of SMEs in Hyundai Moter Group (HMG), defining a clear goal for each ...

Hyundai Motor Company

User Insight Specialist

Irvine, CA

$90K - $155K/yr

Additionally, the User Insight Researcher would lead regular UX sprint events with a cross-functional consortium of a wide range of SMEs in Hyundai Moter Group (HMG), defining a clear goal for each ...

Esri

Sr. UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps

Redlands, CA · On-site

Align research with agile development processes, ensuring user insights are proactively represented in standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, GitHub issues, and release cycles * Build strong ...

Esri

Sr. UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps

Redlands, CA · On-site

$112K - $176K/yr

Align research with agile development processes, ensuring user insights are proactively represented in standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, GitHub issues, and release cycles * Build strong ...

Vesync

Senior UX Researcher

Tustin, CA · On-site

$120K/yr

In this role, you'll drive mixed-methods research from foundational discovery to rapid, iterative ... of UX or product research experience, ideally in consumer tech, wearable, or health/wellness ...

Vesync

Senior UX Researcher

Tustin, CA · Remote

$120K/yr

In this role, you'll drive mixed-methods research from foundational discovery to rapid, iterative ... of UX or product research experience, ideally in consumer tech, wearable, or health/wellness ...

Vesync

Senior UX Researcher

Tustin, CA

$120K/yr

In this role, you'll drive mixed-methods research from foundational discovery to rapid, iterative ... of UX or product research experience, ideally in consumer tech, wearable, or health/wellness ...

Horizon Hobby

User Experience Lead

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Ideation * Research * Scoping * Mule Testing * Competitor Testing * Design Brief Development ... Support Product Launch activities and brand promotion initiatives * Assist with ongoing product and ...

Horizon Hobby

User Experience Lead

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Ideation * Research * Scoping * Mule Testing * Competitor Testing * Design Brief Development ... Support Product Launch activities and brand promotion initiatives * Assist with ongoing product and ...

Stratford Davis

UI/UX Designer

Riverside, CA · On-site +1

$85K - $120K/yr

Utilize AI tools to assist in wireframing, generate design variations, streamline research, and ... Design Experience: 0-2 years of experience in UI/UX design (educational background, bootcamp, or ...

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Hyundai Capital

UX/UI Design Manager

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$125K/yr

Promote and drive user research and usability testing to gather insights, validate design decisions ... Prior experience working within automotive finance preferred. * Familiarity with HTML/CSS ...

TP-Link Systems Inc.

UX/UI Designer

Irvine, CA

$105K - $115K/yr

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in ... Responsibilities User Research & Insights: * Conduct in-depth user research to understand user ...

Hyundai Capital America

UX/UI Design Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$125K/yr

Promote and drive user research and usability testing to gather insights, validate design decisions ... Prior experience working within automotive finance preferred. * Familiarity with HTML/CSS ...

Hyundai Capital

UX/UI Design Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$88K - $136K/yr

Promote and drive user research and usability testing to gather insights, validate design decisions ... Prior experience working within automotive finance preferred. * Familiarity with HTML/CSS ...

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As of Jul 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for ux research assistant in Riverside, CA is $47.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.21 and $51.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ux Research Assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a UX Research Assistant, you need a solid understanding of user-centered design principles, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and typically a bachelor's degree in psychology, human-computer interaction, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like UserTesting, Optimal Workshop, and survey platforms, as well as basic data analysis software, is often required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills are crucial for effectively supporting research projects and collaborating with team members. These competencies ensure high-quality insights, smooth project execution, and valuable contributions to enhancing user experience.

What kinds of projects or tasks can a UX Research Assistant expect to work on day-to-day?

As a UX Research Assistant, your daily tasks often include scheduling and assisting with user interviews or usability tests, analyzing survey data, preparing research materials, and helping document findings. You may collaborate closely with UX Researchers, Designers, and Product Managers to support ongoing studies and synthesize user feedback. The projects can range from evaluating new app features to validating design prototypes or even refining existing interfaces. This role offers valuable hands-on experience in the research process and provides opportunities to learn directly from experienced UX professionals.

What is a UX Research Assistant job?

A UX Research Assistant supports the research process by helping gather, analyze, and organize user insights. They assist in conducting usability tests, surveys, and interviews to understand user needs and behaviors. Their role often includes preparing research materials, taking notes during sessions, and synthesizing findings into reports. This position is an entry-level role that helps UX teams make informed design decisions based on user data.

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User Experience Researcher

User Experience Researcher

Futurewave Systems

San Dimas, CA • Remote

Contractor

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 2006, Futurewave Systems is a minority owned boutique, STAFFING & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDER headquartered in Atlanta, GA. We are a GLOBAL NETWORK of proven industry professionals demonstrating the fastest fulfillment rate of high tech professionals for Fortune 500 Companies. 

Job Description
  1. The User Researcher works closely with UX Designers and Project Stakeholders to propose and conduct user research activities consisting of Strategic and Tactical studies.
  2. The User researcher is responsible for coordinating, planning, executing, and reporting on User Experience Research activities across numerous ADP products, services and platforms.
  3. These activities include, but are not limited to task-based testing, card sorting, surveys, focus groups, 1:1 interviews, task analysis, field and crowd sourcing, remote moderated testing, remote unmoderated testing, prototype testing, persona creation/evolution/weighting, recruiting, etc. across platforms and user groups for complex web and mobile applications.
  4. This individual, working closely with stakeholders, identifies the appropriate user experience research methods/activities for each project and is responsible for designing, planning, conducting, and communicating results of related research studies at all organizational levels with the highest quality.
  5. The User Researcher also investigates and evaluates User Experience Research trends in the industry and communicates recommendations to the enterprise team aimed at enhancing UX processes, incorporating new or innovative ideas, increasing research velocity/value/efficacy and/or recommending new methodologies and tools as appropriate.
  6. This individual acts as an internal UX Research consultant, providing expert guidance on user experience research to Development, Product Management and other stakeholders in order to ensure data driven / informed design.
  7. The User Researcher works in a multidisciplinary environment, and in a collaborative fashion, on user experience research activities throughout the software development lifecycle of applications with numerous research initiatives occurring concurrently.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Strong background in user experience research with software, web, B2B, B2C, and/or mobile applications leveraging usability techniques that include some or all of the following: iterative/formative discovery, remote usability testing, heuristic evaluation, task analysis, surveys, focus groups, persona definition, field research, crowd-sourcing, etc.

Experience with Morae, Qualtrics, Usuara, and /or iRise Studio and other research or prototyping tools is highly desirable. Knowledge and experience in Information Architecture, User Interface Design and Visual Design along with related best practices is also desirable. Experience and past success performing UX Research within an Agile SDLC is preferred. 

Qualifications

Advanced degree in HF/HCI or a related discipline or equivalent experience required.

5-8 years of experience working in the user experience research field within a fast-paced software development environment

Skills Matrix:

Task based testing

Card-sorting

Surveys

Focus groups

1:1 interviews

Task analysis

Field and crowd sourcing

Remote Moderated Testing

Remote un-moderated testing

Prototype Testing

Persona creation/evolution/weighting

Recruiting, etc. across platforms and user groups for complex web and mobile applications

Tools:

user experience research with software, web, B2B, B2C, and/or mobile applications

Highly Desired:

Morae, Qualtrics, Usuara, and /or iRise Studio and other research or prototyping tools

Experience and past success performing UX Research within an Agile SDLC is preferred

Additional Information

6+ Months Contract 

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