Usability Researcher

Usability Researcher

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Usability Researcher role for a remote opportunity.

Position Title: Usability Researcher

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 1 Month (Potential Chances for extension)

Job Type: Full time Contract

Pay Range: $45 to $46

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

Job Description:

Title: Usability Researcher
Location: Remote
Duration: 1 Month (Potential chances for extension)

Note: Candidates must have a link to their portfolio included on their resume to be considered for this position. The best portfolio will highlight the candidate's previous experience with mixed methods UX research.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deeply collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to plan and conduct UX research
• Contribute your research perspectives throughout the product design process to build user empathy and guide product direction
• Identify and prioritize research questions and methodologies to deliver research insights that influence product design
• Design and execute studies using a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Communicate research insights through written reports and live presentations in clear, concise, and compelling ways
• Collaborate with other user researchers to leverage each other's work across the studio

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills: Ability to translate insights into research reports and recommendations; ability to present research findings in clear and compelling ways
• Knowledge and experience across a range of UX research methodologies, including usability studies, interviews, and surveys
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time

Education/Experience:

• 2+ years UX research experience required
• Experience collaborating across disciplines (design, engineering) and across teams; ability to work independently as well as part of a cohesive team

Candidate Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2+ overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required: No degree is required to be eligible for this role.
• Disqualifiers: None
• Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain a background in commerce and previous experience working with cross-functional teams in a large enterprise company, can speak to the impact of their work and provide research insights, and is able to explain how they shaped the product they worked on. Figma experience Is preferred but not necessary.
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meet deadlines and provide insights on their research.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience with mixed methods usability testing experience

Minimum 2 years' experience with conducting interviews, usability tests, and surveys

Minimum 2 years' experience with quantitative analysis tools (UserZoom, Qualtrics, etc.)

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 222078 when responding to this ad.

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