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Kforce Inc · 1 week ago

Usability Researcher

Redmond, WA

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Onsite

Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Drive, conduct, and collaborate on user research to clarify and gain better understanding of the needs and desires of the target users, mapping out user flows/journeys, validating the concept + designs, and driving and synthesizing insights that will facilitate the design/development of intelligent features and capabilities

Document and present insights and recommendations based on research and analysis

Work closely and collaboratively with Design (designers, researchers, content Strategists), PM, Data Science, and Engineering partners to design and ship the product experiences that delight the target users and customers and help them more towards Responsible AI

Qualification

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Experimental PsychologyCognitive PsychologyHuman FactorsHuman-Computer InteractionProduct Design ResearchDesign Research MethodologiesUsability StudiesField Studies-Depth InterviewsHeuristic EvaluationsConcept ValidationUser Journey MapsCompetitive ReviewsSurveysResearch Data AnalysisInfluencing Product DesignStudy PlansProblem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationAI KnowledgeUX ResearchQuick Learning

Required

A minimum of MA/MS in Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction or a related field, or significant industry experience

A minimum of 2-4 years of experience conducting product design research with demonstrated experience with a wide variety of design research methodologies including, but not limited to: usability studies, synthesis, field studies, in-depth interviews, heuristic evaluations, concept validation, user journey maps, competitive reviews, and surveys

Strong presentation, communication, and collaboration skills - sharing insights with a wide audience of cross-discipline stakeholders, ranging from AI experts to those starting to learn about AI

Ability to quickly and effectively analyze research data and present actionable insights simply and clearly to influence product design and direction

Comfort tackling challenging research questions and transforming them into concrete study plans

Preferred

Experience in conducting product-related, gen-AI UX research is a plus but not a requirement. Must have a desire to learn about AI and quickly ramp up on technical aspects and user bases

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ADD insurance

Paid time off

Company

Kforce Inc

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Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology and other professional staffing services.

Founded in 1962

Tampa, Florida, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.kforce.com

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