UX/UI Researcher

UX/UI Researcher

We are seeking a UX/UI Researcher for the UX Display 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, and handoff.

Typical Day:

• Responsibilities:
• Ability to clarify user, customer, and business needs and translate into concepts for compelling interactions and user experience
• Understanding of research methodologies and experience facilitating research
• Experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices
• Create prototypes to test, iterate, and communicate the design options
• Translate research and test findings into actionable, prioritized recommendations for UI designs
• Document key goals, themes, elements, and behaviors that must be implemented by downstream UI teams
• Create 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 partners

Technical Skills Required:

(Required)

5+ 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?
• 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
• Outstanding communication, organization, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional visual storytelling capability
• Automotive or similar HMI experience preferred
• Coding is not a requirement but the ability to communicate with software teams is a must. Working knowledge of HTML / Javascript / CSS are desirable
• 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.

Education Requirements:

• 5+ yrs of experience in user experience and interface design desired, preferably within a design firm or corporate environment.
• B.S.