Sr. UX Researcher

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Remote

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Contract to hire

|Job ID 67904|Posted Sep 3, 2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
Required:
•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in fields such as Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. 
•    6+ years of proven experience as a UX Research or similar role, with a portfolio showcasing your ability to research to inform critical experience questions with extensive experience leading UX Research initiatives for digital products.
•    Demonstrated expertise in UX research principles and methodologies and their limitations, including qualitative and quantitative research techniques.
•    Strong problem-solving abilities, capable of uncovering actionable insights from complex data sets.
•    Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate research findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•    Proficiency in human-centered design, with a focus on understanding and addressing user needs.
•    Leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams towards a common goal.
•    Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:  
•    Ability to align ideas within large, complex products and programs with cross-functional business, design, and delivery teams. 
•    Experience leading user-driven concept development and persuade and gain buy-in for user-driven ideas from non-design stakeholders.
•    Knowledge and experience working in diversified financial services.
•    Relevant agile experience.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.