UX Researcher (I)

Overview

Are you ready to make a tangible impact at a leading technology company that shapes how people interact with the real world? We are seeking a passionate and insightful individual to join a dynamic team dedicated to understanding user needs for cutting-edge geospatial tools and data. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving product innovation and strategic decisions by uncovering critical insights that directly influence the development of tools used by businesses, developers, educators, and decision-makers globally. Your research will empower users to create applications and make informed choices, leaving a lasting mark on the future of spatial intelligence.

**About the Role:**

Join a collaborative UX Research team focused on enterprise-level geospatial products and data. You will be at the forefront of understanding the complex needs of professional users, translating their challenges into actionable insights that guide product, design, and engineering teams. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to products that empower a diverse range of industries and sectors.

**What You’ll Do:**

* Strategically plan and execute comprehensive user research initiatives, working closely with stakeholders, partners, and fellow researchers.
* Conduct in-depth qualitative user research, including interviews and usability studies, from data collection to analysis and synthesis.
* Administer questionnaires and surveys to gather quantitative user feedback.
* Perform thorough literature reviews and desk research to inform research objectives and contextual understanding.
* Develop compelling presentations, reports, and highlight reels to effectively communicate research findings and recommendations.
* Actively advocate for user needs and research insights to diverse audiences through impactful written and oral presentations.
* Collaborate seamlessly with Design, Product, Engineering, and Program Management partners to ensure research recommendations are successfully implemented.
* Liaise with participant recruiting teams and manage participant onboarding processes.
* Support other user researchers with various research activities as needed.

**What You’ll Need:**

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* BA/BS degree in Anthropology, Human Factors, Psychology, Sociology, or a related scientific or engineering research field.
* 2+ years of applied user research experience in a professional (non-academic, non-school, non-training) setting, gained post-graduation or post-training.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Experience as a well-rounded qualitative UX researcher with exposure to mixed-methods or quantitative research skills.

**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.