What are the responsibilities and job description for the User Experience Researcher position at Mediabistro?
Motion Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Senior Design Researcher for a long-term contract opportunity.About the RoleAs a
Senior Design Researcher , you will play a critical role in driving innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover meaningful customer insights, design and conduct end-to-end research, and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team passionate about connecting people to experts and solving complex problems through thoughtful, customer-focused design.What You'll DoLead Research Projects :
Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research, including user interviews, usability testing, surveys, and concept evaluations.Uncover Insights :
Synthesize data into clear insights, frameworks, and actionable recommendations that influence product, design, and marketing strategies.Collaborate Cross-Functionally :
Partner with designers, product managers, marketing teams, and engineers to align on customer needs and translate insights into product innovation.Customer Advocacy :
Bring a holistic, end-to-end customer perspective, advocating for customer needs at every stage of the design and development process.Facilitate Innovation :
Organize and lead design thinking workshops, ideation sessions, and stakeholder alignment meetings.QualificationsExperience :
5 years of experience leading design / UX research projects in a professional environment, preferably within a technology company or consultancy.Research Expertise :
Proficient in qualitative methods (e.g., user interviews, usability testing) and familiar with quantitative methods (e.g., surveys, experiments).Tools :
Experience with platforms like User Testing, Qualtrics, Figma, and Miro; familiarity with AI-native tools is a plus.Communication :
Exceptional storytelling, data visualization, and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to leadership and cross-functional teams.Mindset :
Positive, solution-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Education :
Bachelor’s degree in human-Computer Interaction, Design, Psychology, or a related field.
