Job Description

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

Remote Options: The position is 100% remote to the locations below, please note pay rate will vary by location:

• Denver, CO ($92.95)
• New York, NY ($102.73)
• Houston, TX ($92.95)
• Los Angeles, CA ($96.88)
• San Diego, CA ($92.95)
  

We are seeking a Design Researcher on a contract basis to help support our Customer’s business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Project management skills to stay on top of research program timeline and communication for various product topics and research needs.
• Managing stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality research reports.
• Design research studies and protocols that get to root problems at different stages of development.
• Building VR system interfaces that enable various use cases in VR, for example, gaming, media, social, and productivity.
• Research is paramount to the success of this organization and the overall experience of VR.
  

Must-Haves

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Extensive experience with iterative and evaluative research.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Experiences using 2D or 3D prototypes or actual builds in the VR headset.
• Keen eyes for UX and product details.
• Interest and fluency in working with emergent technologies and prototypes.
  

Education

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
  

Hours & Location:

• M-F, 40 hours/week. This role will be 100% Remote.
  

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefit Program
• Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment
• New Child Benefit: Up to $4,000 for the birth or adoption of a child while on assignment (conditions apply)
  

Please note: In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines (please inform your employer if you need a medical or religious exemption). Prior to onboarding, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated. Boosters are required to be received by March 28, 2022, or six months after receiving the final dose of the original vaccination series, whichever is later.