UX Researcher (East Coast)

Come work for this global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services to be a part of building a better working world for customers and communities.

Position: UX Researcher
Location: Alpharetta, GA, 30009
Term: 5 Months Contract

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

Lead the design and execution of traditional research activities (e.g., surveys, interviews); while also including more User Experience-focused research methods such as usability testing, ethnographies.
Consult on research and feedback needs with internal clients; determine methods consistent with business and customer goals and objectives.
Lead the design of the research instrument which pursues truth and results in knowledge creation while mindful of participant time.
Facilitate the development and execution of research method.
Create meaningful, action-oriented knowledge; producing professionally packaged research results.
Track and report on product performance issues and resolutions closing the research loop with product team.

Is it a good fit? (Requirements):

Strong understanding of combining User-Centered Design principals with user research.
Exceptional presentation abilities, both verbal and visual.
Experience with iterative usability testing and benchmark testing.
Experience working on Mobile and Desktop experiences.
Experience designing complex data visualization experiences.
Experience facilitating usability studies.
Experience conducting accessibility audits.
Experience using online/remote usability tools.
Experience with the use of Axure for prototyping.
Comfortable working face to face or in virtual settings across multiple time zones.
Excellent written communication skills to enable salient, comprehensive report writing.
Minimum of four years of professional experience as a UX designer, UX Researcher, Usability Analyst or similar role.
BA/BS in Human Computer Interaction, Social Sciences, Design, Digital Media or related discipline.
CUA certified a plus.