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Job Title: UX Researcher III

Location: Redmond, WA

Duration: 12 Months contract

Job Description:

Strong candidates will demonstrate a rigorous mixed-methods approach to UX research making it possible to uncover data and insights that guide the measurable advancement of human-centered multi-sensory experiences that are useful, usable, and desirable.

You will work with other UX researchers and cross-functional team members to push the boundaries of what is possible in AR/VR products. Ultimately, your research expertise and ingenuity must do more than contribute to knowledge - it must drive measurable, positive impact on the solutions and experiences client delivers for these new technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design & conduct UX research to guide the development of Client multi-sensory AR and VR experiences leveraging a range of qualitative and quantitative UX research methods such as literature reviews, contextual interviews, usability testing, lab-based experimentation, and surveys.
• Translate research insights into actionable and measurable guidance that will inform implementation with cross functional partners
• Work closely with partners and stakeholders to influence development and integration of future AR/VR experiences and solutions
• Work closely with other UX researchers to design research plans and specific studies, as well as communicate findings with stakeholders and drive impact of the work.
• Independently complete research, including data collection, data analysis, reporting, collaborating with teams to act upon research results, and knowledge consolidation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MS in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Neuropsychology, Perceptual Psychology, or a UX related field
• 2+ years experience conducting applied qualitative and quantitative research in industry on consumer products
• 1+ years of working in cross-functional teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Neuropsychology, Perceptual Psychology, or a UX-related field
• 2+ years of experience conducting UX research with AR/VR related technologies (e.g., HMDs, smart glasses, headphones, smart speakers, and more)
• Experience using psychophysical/psychoacoustic methods
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in tailoring messages to various stakeholders
• This position is based in Redmond, WA. Some travel required.