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Freelance UX Researcher

FreelanceUX Researcher$1-$1,099 per day
Flexible work schedule
Home office stipend
Remote work options
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Blink is looking for talented freelance Senior UX Researchers to partner with on future project needs. If you are looking for new freelance partners please feel free to submit your information and we'll reach out if your skills are a match for our needs.

The work details:

Hours: Most of our Freelance engagements are on a project-to-project basis, which usually ranges from 1-4 months in length. Most opportunities are full-time, but we could have part-time needs arise as well. 
Location: We're a remote-friendly company and please note, current freelance opportunities can only be extended to practitioners located within 8 hours of Pacific Standard Time. We have Blink Studios in Seattle, San Diego, and San Francisco, so you can work from home at your convenient time or in one of our cozy locations. Some positions may require onsite time, so it's important to us that we make that clear in the job posting.
Hourly Pay rate: $70-$100/hr (1099)
Project duration: We work with Freelancers on a project-to-project basis. Projects at Blink usually range from 1-4 months in length. Most opportunities are full-time, but sometimes part-time needs arise as well. This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse group of clients from various industries.  

This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse group of clients from various industries.  Our client’s needs are always changing! While we may not have a need now - that could change next week. You can submit your information to us via this application and we'll reach out to you as those opportunities arise. 

What you'll be doing:

  • Freelancers at Blink work on both evaluative and generative research work. They apply a wide range of research methods and skills while interacting with client teams and their users.
  • Moderating and planning usability lab studies and field user research sessions.
  • Analyzing research findings and preparing high-impact reports and presentations for clients.
  • Editing video highlights from research sessions.
  • Meeting with clients to help define work and propose specific tools and methods.
  • Delivering findings that ensure the usability and usefulness of interfaces for our client's end-users.
  • Advocating for users while understanding the business goals of clients.

What we are looking for:

  • Formal education in a relevant field such as usability engineering, human centered design, cognitive psychology or equivalent hands-on experience to demonstrate an understanding of usability theory, methods, and practices.
  • 5+ years of experience designing and conducting a wide range of UX research activities. 
  • Excellent presentation and written communication skills.
  • Experience working directly with clients in a consulting role, including leading client meetings.
  • Proven ability to communicate recommended design solutions for observed UX issues.
  • A high comfort level with computer hardware and software.
  • Working knowledge of video editing techniques.
  • Working knowledge of technology constraints and capabilities.
  • Direct experience with user centered design projects.
  • UX design experience is a plus
About Us:
Blink is the user experience firm for the world’s leading companies. We use evidence-driven design to create products that people use, love, and remember. With studios in Austin, Boston, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle, Blink brings two decades of experience to research, design, and strategy for clients such as Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, NASA, Starbucks, and USAA.

Our Culture 
Maintaining a positive company culture requires the same careful curation, management, and rigor as any other aspect of a business. At Blink, we consciously design our culture to ensure that employees have the structure and guidance they need to fully develop their skills and abilities for a happy and rewarding career. Be sure to read up on the unique aspects of our company culture framework and ensure they align with your working style.

Our Pay Philosophy
We provide clear career paths and opportunities for growth while maintaining a strong sense of inclusivity in our workforce. We continue to infuse the same philosophy when it comes to posting positions by practicing salary transparency; each role is assigned a clear salary band which our recruiters will review at the start of the interview process.

So while the above pay rate or salary range represents the expected hourly rate or salary for this position, in determining your actual pay it will be reviewed by a recruiter and take into consideration: your experience, your location, etc

EEO
When hiring, we aim to build teams of compassionate people with diverse experiences, thoughts, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual preference, gender identity or age, disability, or length of time spent unemployed. 

Following your application submission we encourage you to disclose personal demographic information in order to help us comply with federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity record-keeping requirements. We will also use this information in an anonymous aggregated form to help us measure and improve diversity at Blink.
Questions & answers for this position
  • What is the type of contract for this position?
    The contract for this position is a Freelance contract
  • What's the salary range for the Freelance UX Researcher position?
    The suggested salary for this position is $1-$1,099 per day
  • Is telecommuting possible for this position?
    No, telecommuting is not possible for this position
About Blink
Blink is a UX research and design firm that works with great companies to create meaningful digital products, brands, and experiences. Click to learn more!
Website
Industry
Enterprise Software, Mobile Apps
Founded
2000
Size
51-250 employees

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