• Job Description

  Req#: 212033
  Placement Type:
  
  Temporary
  
  Salary:
  
  $44-48 Hourly
  
  up to $48.00/hr
  
  Start Date:
  
  Aug 7, 2026
  
  Step into a pivotal role where your expertise will directly shape the user experience of widely used products, impacting millions globally. This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a leading technology company, partnered with Aquent Talent, and contribute to pioneering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and collaboration. Your insights will drive critical product improvements, making a tangible difference in how people work, create, and connect every day.
  
  About the Company
  
  Join a leading technology company, partnered with Aquent Talent, that stands at the forefront of shaping how millions of people work, create, and connect every day. This organization is dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and collaboration across various platforms. By focusing on user experience and cutting-edge development, they empower individuals and businesses to achieve more. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to a team that is defining the future of digital interaction.
  
  About the Role
  
  Are you passionate about understanding user behavior and transforming insights into impactful product improvements? We are seeking a talented individual to join our dynamic team as a Usability Researcher. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in ensuring that new features and experiences deliver success for our users. You will dive deep into the user journey, identifying pain points and opportunities, and directly influencing the evolution of widely used products. Your research will shape the future of user interaction, making a tangible difference for a global audience.
  
  What You'll Do
  
  • Conduct comprehensive research on target audience opinions and the user experience of product features, collaborating closely with the broader user research team, Designers, Product management, marketing, applied science, and engineering.
  • Devise and evaluate robust methods and procedures for collecting essential data, utilizing techniques such as surveys, interviews, unmoderated testing, or by leveraging existing data sources.
  • Gather critical data on competitors to gain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape, user experience, and perceptions, informing strategic product development.
  • Measure the effectiveness of both in-product features and proposed user experience enhancements to ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction.
  
  Must-Have Qualifications
  
  • Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a relevant Psychology degree (Masters/PhD preferred), or equivalent practical training required.
  • 0-2 years of related experience.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong negotiation, customer service, and interpersonal abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage one's time effectively to meet project deadlines.
  • Basic knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
  • Basic knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
  
  Nice-to-Have Qualifications
  
  • Ability to work with agility and communicate research insights with clarity and actionability for product teams, enabling rapid iteration and improvement.
  • Experience owning a study end-to-end within a fast-paced environment, demonstrating efficiency and thoroughness (e.g., a week or two turnaround).
  • Adept at understanding complex technical products and translating technical concepts into user-centric insights.
  • Openness to leveraging AI in research processes, with the ability to critically verify output and formulate effective prompts.
  
  About Aquent Talent:
  
  Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
  
  Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
  
  Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
  
  Client Description
  
  Join a global technology leader driving innovation and empowering people and organizations worldwide to achieve more. Here, you'll collaborate with passionate, diverse teams to create impactful solutions that shape the future. The culture prioritizes growth, inclusion, and purpose-where your ideas are valued, and your work drives real change. Wherever your passion lies and wherever your career is headed-you'll play a role in projects that touch billions of lives. With flexible work options and a supportive environment, you'll have the tools to thrive both personally and professionally. Be part of something that truly matters.
  
  Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits
  
  Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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