UX Researcher

Location: Hybrid, 3 days/week onsite, downtown Toronto

Duration: 1 year contract, approx 37 hrs/week

Rate: $45-60/hr (Depending on experience)

Position Overview

Our financial client is looking for a talented UX Researcher to join their team The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on design research and will play a pivotal role in shaping user-centered designs that enhance user experience and meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct usability testing to gather user feedback and insights.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative research to inform design decisions.
• Develop prototypes and wireframes that effectively communicate design concepts.
• Analyze data to identify user behavior patterns and preferences.
• Conduct interviews with users to understand their needs and pain points.
• Apply human-centered design principles to create intuitive and engaging experiences.
• Design and administer surveys to gather user feedback and insights.
• Create journey maps to visualize user experiences and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design alignment with business goals.
• Leverage design thinking methodologies to solve complex design challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field.
• 7+ years experience as a UX Researcher
• Financial experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in usability testing and design research.
• Strong skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Proficiency in prototyping and wireframing tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD.
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation.
• Excellent interviewing skills to gather user insights.
• Familiarity with human-centered design practices and principles.
• Ability to design effective surveys and analyze results.
• Experience in journey mapping and interaction design.
• Strong understanding of design thinking methodologies and persona development.