SR UX researcher

Title: (SR UX researcher) Digital UI/UX Designer 4-101138

Location: Hybrid; onsite Chicago, IL M-F- must be comfortable going onsite downtown as needed and up to 5 days if a return to office is reinstated (if not local must be open to relocating on own dime and must be onsite 2 weeks from offer day 1 of contract)

Type: Contract

Pay: $61.33/hr on w2-w2 only, MAX+no flex with rate

Hours: 8-5 M-F (40 hour work week)

Must Haves: 8+ yrs of experience in UX Research and knowledge of user experience best practices desired, preferably within a corporate environment or B2B environment. B.S. or higher in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or other UX-related field or substitute additional 2-3 years of experience 8+ years of experience with a focus on: Empathy; We’re looking for methods of their organization and synthesis of both stakeholder and user sentiment. How much do they capture from opportunities to empathize, how is it used, do they listen with openness to learn?8+ years of experience with a focus on: Adaptive Thinking; We’re looking for ability to quickly pivot with changing requirements and understandings of the product. Are challenges seen as learning opportunities? Do they work with others with an openness to change, but also able to confidently make decisions of their own? Must possess a thorough understanding of UI best practices, UI design, and essential graphic design theory Able to produce results independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment Experience and proficiency in UI layout, spec, and prototyping tools Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines Portfolio demonstrating your expertise and ability to articulate your process(Desired) Project management experience a plus. Soft Skills(Required) Outstanding communication, organization, time management, and interpersonal skills Exceptional data storytelling capability Disqualifiers/Red Flags: Choppy tenure/ job hoppingIf the candidates are only a UX designer, they will not be considered Typical task breakdown:

Responsibilities: Translate research and test findings into actionable, prioritized recommendations for UI designs. Ability to clarify user, customer, and business needs and translate into concepts for compelling interactions and user experienceUnderstanding of research methodologies and experience facilitating researchExperience integrating user research into product designs and design practicesCommunicate with designers on prototype requirements to test and iterateDocument key goals, themes, elements, and behaviors that must be implemented by downstream UI teamsCreate shareable UX artifacts based on the team’s research and activities (such as journey maps, storyboards, and user flows, etc) Document the overall UX strategy (UI, physical attributes, guiding principles, and more) that will be leveraged across all downstream partnersPrioritize research needs/backlog based on product roadmap Interaction with team: The team consists of 11 members supporting different workstreams and 2 interns Will interact with designers and product owners. Stakeholder management is key. Position’s Contributions to Work Group: We are seeking a UX/UI Researcher for the Shop Team. The UX Researcher will utilize their knowledge of human computer interactions and best user research practices to support the concept, prototype, test, and documentation of the preferred user interface. They must recognize where research and testing would be valuable to inform or improve the concepts and coordinate with the team to understand the user’s needs. They will work closely with designers, engineers, strategists, and management to communicate the vision and path forward. This person will be responsible for documenting the preferred experience, creating visual artifacts (reports), and handoff.

Job Overview: Translate research and test findings into actionable, prioritized recommendations for UI designs. Ability to clarify user, customer, and business needs and translate into concepts for compelling interactions and user experienceUnderstanding of research methodologies and experience facilitating researchExperience integrating user research into product designs and design practicesCommunicate with design on prototype requirements to test and iterateDocument key goals, themes, elements, and behaviors that must be implemented by downstream UI teamsCreate shareable UX artifacts based on the team’s research and activities (such as journey maps, storyboards, and user flows, etc) Document the overall UX strategy (UI, physical attributes, guiding principles, and more) that will be leveraged across all downstream partnersPrioritize research needs/backlog based on product roadmap

Company Description: At Swoon, we believe the future is built by great teams working on the technologies that keep the world running. That’s why we focus on more than just filling roles. We help companies build the right teams at the right time – teams that move big ideas forward. Across the US and Canada, leading organizations trust us to leverage our expertise to help them build, secure, and scale the technologies that are shaping tomorrow. The result isn’t just successful hires. It’s a hiring journey that’s as rewarding as the outcome: teams that thrive, cultures that grow stronger, and results that exceed expectations. Because at the end of the day, we exist to help companies and people achieve their boldest ambitions.

Company Description: At Swoon, we believe the future is built by great teams working on the technologies that keep the world running. That’s why we focus on more than just filling roles. We help companies build the right teams at the right time – teams that move big ideas forward. Across the US and Canada, leading organizations trust us to leverage our expertise to help them build, secure, and scale the technologies that are shaping tomorrow. The result isn’t just successful hires. It’s a hiring journey that’s as rewarding as the outcome: teams that thrive, cultures that grow stronger, and results that exceed expectations. Because at the end of the day, we exist to help companies and people achieve their boldest ambitions.