Job Description

Expected compensation: $62.00 - $71.00 per hour

HireArt is helping the world’s largest social network hire a UX Researcher (AR/VR) to partner with cross-functional teams to help optimize wearer experience and improve the contextual experience for future AR/VR technologies.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a rigorous, mixed-methods approach to UX research to uncover data and insights.

As a UX Researcher (AR/VR), You'll

• Design and conduct research to guide the development of novel multi-sensory AR/VR user experiences leveraging a range of qualitative and quantitative UX research approaches and tools e.g. literature reviews, user interviews, usability testing, lab-based experimentation, and surveys.
• Translate the research insights into actionable, measurable UX recommendations and drive implementation with cross functional partners.
• Work closely with partners and stakeholders to influence development and integration of future AR/VR experiences and solutions.
• Collaborate with other UX researchers to help design research plans, specific studies, and communicate findings with stakeholders.
• Independently complete research e.g. data collection, data analysis, and reporting to communicate the research results and knowledge consolidation.
  

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short and long term disability and life insurance
• 401k package
  

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Neuropsychology, Perceptual Psychology, or a UX related field (PhD is preferred)
• 4+ years experience driving experimental designs and perceptual data collection studies from end-to-end
• 4+ years of working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently
• 4+ years experience conducting applied research on consumer products involving both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Strong oral/written communication skills with experience in tailoring messages to various stakeholders
• Some travel is required
• 2+ years experience conducting UX research with AR/VR devices e.g. HMD's, smart glasses, headphones, smart speakers, etc. is preferred
• Experience using psychophysical/psychoacoustic methods is preferred
  

Commitment: This is a full-time, 12-month contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be available to candidates local to the Redmond, WA area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.