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Lead UX Researcher (Wearable job at Blink

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.

This opportunity is a part of Embedded, a division of Blink, that supports long-term contract opportunities with some of Blink’s largest client partners. We are searching for a talented Lead UX Researcher for one of our Embedded clients.

Remote 6-8 month opportunity

What you’ll do

Lead design and execution of usability lab studies of products and services with representative end users
Lead analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and presentation of findings in a meaningful and easy to understand manner
Lead collaboration with designers, developers and device manufacturers for optimal and timely resolution of usability findings and recommendations
Lead heuristic expert evaluations and cognitive walkthroughs of new products and services at all stages from concept to prototype to product
Lead planning and execution of focus groups and field trials
Manage research vendors on externally assisted projects

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of primary research experience
Understanding of theories and principles of user-centered design, with an emphasis on mobile/native app design and connected experiences
Usability studies
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
Experience building and running research practice supporting a diverse portfolio of products and services
Background with IoT/connected products; specific experience in hardware design, multi-screen experiences, wearables
Strong analytical and presentation skills
Prior experience with UserZoom and Dscout
Social listening
BA in Research, Psychology or related field

Blink is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

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