User Researcher (US or Canada) [Remote]

• JOB TYPE: Freelance, Contract Position (no agencies/C2C - see notes below)
• LOCATION: Remote - United States and Canada only (TimeZone: PST/CIST | Partial overlap)
• HOURLY RANGE: Our client is looking to pay $70 – $100/hr
• ESTIMATED DURATION: 40h/week - Long term

THE OPPORTUNITY

What will you do? 

Our client works with international clients who are industry leaders in their respective fields. Their role is to help them build solutions and platforms; help them to launch new product ventures and fundamentally change how they operate. As part of this team you will collaborate with Senior product designers to translate research into user flows, wireframes and prototypes for testing. 

• Plan and conduct user research activities, including user interviews, surveys, usability tests, and focus groups 
• Analyze and interpret research data to identify patterns and trends 
• Translate research findings into actionable recommendations for product development 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate user research insights into product development 
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in user research 

What do you need? 

The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in user research, with experience conducting research for software development projects. You should be familiar with a variety of research methods and tools, and have the ability to analyze and interpret data to identify key insights and trends. You should also have

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excellent communication skills and be able to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams. 

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human-computer interaction, or a related field 
• 3+ years of experience conducting user research for software development projects 
• Proficiency with a variety of research methods and tools 
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills 
• Experience with agile development methodologies 
• Fluent English.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced User Researcher to join their software development team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting research to understand the needs and behaviors of their users and translating those insights into actionable recommendations for their product development team. 

As a User Researcher, you will be responsible for planning and conducting user research activities, including user interviews, surveys, usability tests, and focus groups. You will use a variety of research methods to gather data and analyze the results in order to identify patterns and trends. You will then use these insights to inform the development of new products and features, as well as to improve the user experience of their existing products. Experience working in a fast paced environment?

Why do you want to join the team? 

They adopt a person-first approach to hiring. That means they hire the best people – it’s as simple as that. Their team gets to pick the cream of the crop from around the world and has brought together a collection of dynamic and talented individuals.

They trust one another and care about their colleagues. Building on their open source origins, they promote the sharing of thoughts, knowledge and ideas. 

Our client is committed to shaping a better world in all that they do. Their team is built on a foundation of respect, diversity, inclusivity, and equality. 

What will you get? 

• Work/Life balance: they have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. 
• Family friendly: they understand how important family is, so their flexible environment allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem! 
• The Wellness Hub: they offer resources and support and have a genuine commitment to fostering/improving the team’s wellbeing. 
• Knowledge perks: explore new hobbies, brush up on life skills or simply learn something new, there is something there for everyone.

Apply Now!

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