Junior UX Researcher

Junior UX Researcher
12-month Contract to hire
Onsite in Minneapolis

About the Role
Our direct client is looking for a Junior UX Researcher to join their growing research team and help them scale their capacity to generate, organize, and share insights across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, curious, and excited about turning raw data into compelling stories that inform product and marketing decisions.


You'll work closely with our UXR team - including collaborating with cross-functional partners in marketing and beyond - to make sure the right insights reach the right people at the right time.

What You'll Do
Insights & Reporting
* Build and maintain dashboards in Dovetail to surface themes, patterns, and findings from ongoing research
* Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into clear, digestible insight reports tailored to different stakeholder audiences
* Proactively share findings with product, marketing, and other partner teams, ensuring insights are actionable and accessible

Research Repository & Data Organization
* Own the organization and hygiene of our Dovetail research repository - tagging, categorizing, and linking data so it's discoverable across the org
* Maintain a consistent taxonomy and naming system to make past research easy to find and reuse
* Identify gaps in existing research coverage and flag them to the broader team


Lightweight Research Execution
* Design and launch surveys using tools like Qualtrics or similar platforms
* Conduct moderated user interviews with guidance and support from senior researchers
* Assist with recruiting, scheduling, and logistics for research studies
* Synthesize findings from studies you run and package them for team review


What We're Looking For
* 1-2 years of experience in UX research, market research, or a related field (internships and academic work count)
* Familiarity with Dovetail or similar research repository tools; willingness to become a power user
* Experience designing and analyzing surveys; interview experience is a plus
* Strong written communication skills - you know how to write a clear takeaway
* Detail-oriented with a knack for organizing information in ways that make sense to others
* Collaborative and proactive; comfortable working in a cross-functional environment


Nice to Have
* Experience working alongside or supporting marketing teams
* Familiarity with research methods like thematic analysis or affinity mapping
* Exposure to persona development or segmentation work

Why This Role
You'll have real ownership over how our research team operates and shares knowledge. As a relatively lean team, your contributions will be visible and impactful - you won't be buried in a queue. You'll also have the opportunity to grow into more independent research work over time.

About Korn Ferry


Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at