Arthur Grand Technologies Inc - UX Researcher / Designer

UX Designer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Arthur Grand Technologies Inc

Location: New York, United States

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

Lead multiple aligned research teams to support adjacent products Independently and autonomously drives the development of new research studies based on understanding business strategy and knowledge gaps Drive product discovery planning, with design and product partners; inform future direction, including next generation vision, OKRs, roadmaps Structure, plan, and staff significantly complex research initiatives Design, administer, and report on these research studies, and produce associated materials (e.g. research agendas, discussion guides, generative exercises etc.) Contribute to strategic design deliverables such as strategy decks, customer journeys, visions of future experiences and evangelize these cross-product “blueprints” across teams Goes beyond standard ‘findings and insights’ reports, toward compelling presentations that connect customer needs and ability with business goals; present this work to MDs, GMs, and other senior leaders Coach less senior researchers in the shaping of their studies and findings to realize greater impact Lead cross-functional Design Thinking exercises using research findings as a starting point Identify UX metrics worth tracking Prepare and teach introductory training material on experience research, primarily for other user experience practitioners Maintain and uphold research practice and output standards across a Line of Business Support recruiting processes, reaching out to potential candidates, taking part in interviews

Requirements

Degree in relevant research or design discipline (e.g, Interaction Design, HCI, Anthropology, Cognitive Science), certification from credible bootcamp or similar accelerated learning program, or equivalent work experience Expert User Research skills across all forms of research (evaluative, generative, formative) Continued development in adjacent skills such as UX Writing, Information Architecture, and Interaction Design Advanced project planning and management skills Ability to lead a complex research study from beginning to end independently Prior work involves collaboration within design teams (with other designers, UX researchers, and content designers) and cross-functionally (Product Management, Engineering) Comfortable and confident when presenting work to executives Mastery of UX Research tools for diary studies, remote research, and usability testing Small business or commercial/enterprise experience, while not necessary, is appreciated

About Arthur Grand Technologies

Arthur Grand Technologies is a leading provider of staffing and technology consulting services. Our company is managed by a team of professionals who have worked for big 5 consulting firms for 20+ years. We are a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting company. At Arthur Grand Technologies, we value our employees & contractors and strive to provide them with challenging, interesting work, market-relevant benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.