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Design Researcher
Motion Recruitment 4.5
User experience researcher job in Burbank, CA
Our Client, multinational mass media and entertainment company, is looking for someone to join their team as an Senior Design Researcher!
**This is a hybrid one year contract that takes place in Burbank, CA**
Required Skills &Experience
Proven experience with User Interviews
8+ years of experience; Ability to elicit pain points and requirements from usersExperience with Quantitative Measurement
8+ years of experience;
Expertise in capturing and developing data around user behaviors that can be used to inform system design.
Ability to mentor and coach team members, 5+ years of experience;
Ability to train and coach colleagues in adopting a more user-centric mindset.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership: This role is responsible for shaping a clear research vision for products and prioritizing research opportunities that align with business goals. It will champion a research-driven culture by fostering a department-wide understanding of user needs and promoting best practices in research. Additionally, the role will mentor and coach team members, providing guidance and support to strengthen capabilities and drive impact.
Research Planning & Execution: The Sr. Design Researcher will plan and conduct interviews, workshops, and usability testing with the end user community to identify explicit and latent pain points and opportunities. They will facilitate these sessions in conjunction with UI/UX Designers, Technical Product Owners and Business Analysts.
Analysis & Communication: They will help the team synthesize findings into actionable insights and create impactful artifacts such as visualized research outputs in formats like user journey maps, personas/archetypes. They will deliver clear, compelling presentations of findings to diverse audiences and collaborate closely with the design team to translate complex business rules, licensing data, and forecasting logic into intuitive, user-friendly designs.
Facilitation, Collaboration & Advocacy: This role will coach the team into advocating for the end user throughout the iterative design and development processes. They will collaborate with the Functional Team (UX Team, Technical Product Owners, Business Analysts) and Technical Delivery Team (Scrum Master, Engineers) to ensure insights are incorporated into the design, user stories, and the end product.
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k)
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
$68k-129k yearly est. 1d ago
Research Leader
Avasant 4.1
User experience researcher job in El Segundo, CA
Background
Avasant is a Los Angeles, California-based top management consulting, advisory and analyst firm providing strategic sourcing, IT and business transformation, and global strategy services to the global Fortune 1000. Since 2006, we have negotiated over $250B in deals and operate in over 50 countries. The firm has been recognized as "World's Best Outsourcing Advisor" by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) for fourteen consecutive years. In 2020, we were also recognized as one of the top five industry analyst firms by the Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR). Learn more at ********************
Avasant Research is an industry-leading voice and regularly publishes syndicated research reports and market points of view to help end‑user organizations, technology services providers, and product vendors understand the rapidly changing technology and business landscape and make data‑driven, informed decisions. Our industry analysts are regularly quoted in the media, including global publications. Our research is subscribed to and read by thousands of executives across end‑user organizations, PE/investment companies, consulting firms, service providers, and product vendors. To see our portfolio of published research and to know more, please visit here.
Role
As a Research Leader within Avasant Research, you will manage a multi‑themed technology data and research program while also developing into an industry‑acknowledged analyst.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Represent the firm and share point of view around digital technologies (blockchain, intelligent automation, artificial intelligence, internet of things, cloud, etc.) and their applications in various industries (healthcare, life sciences, education, manufacturing, etc.) in external conferences, boardroom presentations, industry events, media, and public videos.
Engage with senior leadership teams and CXOs of Global 2000 enterprises, service providers, tech product and platform companies in the digital technologies space to advise them around future roadmaps and strategies.
Own the development and delivery of an annual research agenda comprising multiple research products (in‑depth market reports, white papers, point‑of‑view notes, webinars, custom reports, etc.). While this includes leading a rapidly growing industry analyst team, the role also includes significant writing to be done directly by the candidate.
Conduct in‑depth research by directly participating in briefings and in‑person discussions with practice and business leaders (including CXOs) at service providers, tech products, and platform companies.
Establish innovative research processes, methodologies, and frameworks for structuring and analyzing the data to develop impactful insights at a quality that is repeatable and continually improved.
Deliver exceptional project management while leading a lean and diversified team, contributing to the overall strategic direction of the research practice.
Engage with the industry ecosystem comprising technology buyers, service providers, technology firms, research consumers, and others directly.
Design surveys to provide data behind the firm's publications.
Critically review and provide feedback on reports written by other analysts and contributors.
Support the sales team by responding to inquiries from current and potential customers.
Represent the company in responding to press inquiries, for attribution.
Build relationships with subject matter experts to aid in the development of new research coverage.
Requirements
MBA or equivalent from Tier 1 institutes. 8-16 years of experience in research, strategy, or consulting domains.
Candidates with significant experience with Big 4 or other strategy consulting firms. Previous work with leading tech industry analyst firms will be an advantage.
Significant exposure and interest in emerging technologies, with an inherent curiosity to analyze how they will impact the world.
Familiarity with business IT topics such as enterprise software, application development, business intelligence, cloud computing, security, data management, or networking.
Strong aspiration to be known as an independent and respected industry voice in the technology space.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills - both written and verbal (English). Experience in writing to publication deadlines.
Experience in survey design and best practices for ensuring quality of response data.
Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
Strong sense of ownership and adherence to quality and timelines.
Exceptional quantitative and data interpretation skills.
What Avasant Offers
Entrepreneurial environment, with the ability to lead and drive new initiatives to further personal and organizational goals.
International exposure and a chance to work with global clients, including some of the largest multinationals.
Training and mentoring on the latest business and sector practices based on market requirements.
Opportunity to work with and learn from an international team of industry specialists.
Focused programs for career development, including funding of industry certifications and skill development programs.
Dynamic and multicultural work environment.
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$79k-111k yearly est. 2d ago
AI Researcher
Western Digital Corp 4.4
User experience researcher job in Irvine, CA
Western Digital creates technologies that power the world's data infrastructure. From advanced storage solutions to intelligent data systems, we enable customers, businesses, and partners to unlock the full potential of their data. Across our Sales and Marketing organization, we continue to innovate, streamline operations, and accelerate growth through modern analytics and AI-driven automation.
We are seeking an AI Researcher who will evaluate how artificial intelligence can improve processes, reduce operational costs, generate additional revenue opportunities, and enhance productivity across the Sales and Marketing organization. This is a research-focused role, not a developer position. The AI Researcher will analyze current workflows, tools, and data usage patterns, identify opportunities for AI-driven impact, and advise internal engineering and development teams on which solutions should be prioritized for implementation.
The ideal candidate blends strategic thinking, technical understanding, and business acumen. They will research new AI techniques, assess feasibility, map processes, calculate ROI, and propose clear, actionable recommendations that enable developers and systems teams to build the highest-value solutions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Conduct research on AI and machine learning capabilities that can support Sales and Marketing goals such as cost reduction, lead generation, funnel optimization, and workflow automation
* Analyze current organizational processes and identify high-ROI opportunities for AI intervention
* Evaluate and score potential automation or optimization projects based on feasibility, cost, impact, and data readiness
* Partner closely with developers, analysts, and system owners to translate research findings into actionable system enhancements
* Create research briefs, business cases, and recommendation documents for leadership
* Propose frameworks for automated lead scoring, customer segmentation, predictive insights, content generation workflows, and marketing efficiency improvements
* Evaluate vendor AI tools, platforms, and integrations; compare build vs buy recommendations
* Develop a roadmap for AI adoption within Sales and Marketing, aligning with business priorities and budget constraints
* Stay current on industry trends, LLM advancements, AI-driven marketing technologies, and competitive benchmarks
* Conduct ethical and risk assessments for any proposed AI solution, ensuring alignment with security and compliance standards
What Success Looks Like
* Identifying high-value opportunities that result in meaningful cost savings or efficiency gains
* Providing clear, actionable, and prioritized recommendations to developers
* Delivering research that accelerates WD's AI adoption and supports organizational decision-making
* Creating a scalable and repeatable evaluation framework for future AI initiatives
Qualifications
REQUIRED
* Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Math, Business Analytics, or related field
* 5+ years of experience in AI research, marketing analytics, sales operations research, or similar roles
SKILLS
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to model savings, revenue lift, and efficiency gains
* Familiarity with AI technologies including LLMs, GenAI platforms, embeddings, RAG systems, and marketing automation tools
* Comfortable evaluating AI workflows, APIs, and vendor features to assess feasibility
* Excellent understanding of Sales and Marketing processes including funnel analytics, lead generation, audience segmentation, and campaign optimization
* Strong documentation and communication abilities; able to translate research insights for non-technical stakeholders
* Ability to partner cross-functionally with product managers, developers, and business leaders
PREFERRED
* Experience working in a Sales, Marketing, or E-Commerce environment
* Exposure to Adobe Marketing ecosystem (Analytics, Target, Marketo), Salesforce, or similar platforms
* Prior involvement in cost-optimization programs or operational efficiency projects
* Experience developing business cases or ROI analyses for technical investments
* Understanding of data governance, AI ethics, and responsible AI practices
Additional Information
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 2/25/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.
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Compensation & Benefits Details
* An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
* The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
* If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
* You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital's Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
* We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
* Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email ******************.
$128k-177k yearly est. 31d ago
Senior UX Researcher, IMDb
IMDb 3.4
User experience researcher job in Santa Monica, CA
IMDb is seeking an experienced Senior UX Researcher to lead in-depth studies to better understand the needs, behaviors, and pain points of our customers and translate those insights into opportunities that create transformative digital experiences. As a Senior UX Researcher you will not only drive research at the highest levels of complexity but also shape how research and AI intersect across our IMDb products and businesses. This is a rare opportunity to influence the creation and direction of AI-powered solutions that facilitate deep customer understanding and strategic research insights. You will identify and deliver these key insights and strategies, partnering closely with design, engineering, product leaders and business intelligence to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI-driven userexperiences.
Key job responsibilities
- Vision and Strategy: Own the UX research vision and strategy across IMDb businesses and products, ensuring these insights drive intuitive, elegant, and scalable customer experiences
- Advanced Research Methods: Independently design and lead quantitative and qualitative research projects, including survey design, statistical analysis, and behavioral analytics
- User Segmentation: Inform segmentation studies and persona development specific to our customer audiences
- Data Synthesis and Storytelling: Triangulate research insights with engagement metrics to create compelling narratives that drive product improvements and business strategy
- Research Synthesis and Integration: Synthesize findings from research work streams to identify patterns and opportunities across the fan and professional experiences.
- AI-focused Research: Set the bar for AI-focused userresearch by developing and adapting methodologies to understand how customers interact with AI systems, building trust and driving adoption
- Stakeholder Influence: Build mechanisms for regularly communicating insights and influence decision-makers at all levels to act on research findings, driving customer delight and business objectives
About the team
At IMDb, we leverage the power of our database, creating experiences that allow customers to interact with our content in new and engaging ways. Come join a high-performing team of design and research leaders working in a fun space (movies and TV). Build your career! Work with smart people that insist on the highest standards and will work to help you grow and develop. Be part of a small org with top notch designers and a leadership team that values and understands the importance of design. IMDb is a lot like working for a smaller company with all of the big company benefits. We know each other, we like each other, we collaborate well, we share a passion for movies and TV, and every quarter we celebrate that with movies and dinners with our Founder. If you're interested, please contact **************!
- 5+ years of proven success leading UserResearch projects with demonstrated impact experience
- 5+ years of hands-on work with: field research, ethnography, lab-based user testing, remote testing, paper prototype testing, iterative prototype testing, concept testing, and survey design experience
- Bachelor's degree in HCDE, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or a related field
- Experience in leading UserResearch projects with demonstrated impact
- Experience with field research, ethnography, lab-based user testing, remote testing, paper prototype testing, iterative prototype testing, concept testing, and survey design
- Experience with all aspects of research (study design, recruiting, moderation, analysis, reporting)
- Experience with behavioral data collection, quantitative data analysis, and statistics
- Have a portfolio demonstrating past work experience and deliverables (e.g., study plans, reports, personas)
- Master's degree in Human Factors, HCDE, Cognitive Psychology or equivalent
- Experience in a technical field (software development, network development, IT, other related)
- Experience with UX Research in non-US markets
- Experience working in a highly Agile/Scrum environment
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $137,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $226,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ******************************************************** This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
$137k-226.5k yearly Easy Apply 11d ago
UX Researcher
Artech Information System 4.8
User experience researcher job in Pasadena, CA
Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.
Job Role: UX Researcher
Job Location: Pasadena, CA
Duration: 12+ months (might convert to FTE)
Job Description:
· Researches the user requirements and process flow of the websites.
· The UserExperienceResearcher will be primarily responsible for designing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting on user-centered design research and usability testing for the website, including identification of user needs and goals, task and workflow modeling, ethnography and persona development as well as rapid iterative usability testing, and more formal, in-depth testing.
· A successful UserExperienceResearcher must be able to work with minimal supervision on multiple concurrent projects.
· Conduct usability research both online and in the field and provide recommendations for improvement.
· Serve as a member of a team that acts as a 'repository' of research-based usability knowledge.
· Work with project business representatives and team members to test business requirements using heuristic/qualitative methods.
· Determine user needs by conducting task-focused analyses.
· Work with graphic designers to test proposed look & feel initiatives.
· Coordinate, conduct and moderate usability tests and prepare written analysis.
· Understand how ethnography and personas influence and form the basis of in-depth user requirements and iterative product creations and the evaluation of those design solutions.
· Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following research methods: in-field research, HCI (human-computer interaction), usability testing, participatory design, in-production a/b testing, expert evaluation, or web data analytics (conversion analysis)
· Familiarity with quantitatively driven testing practices and a/b testing tools such as Adobe Target, Adobe Analytics or Google Analytics.
Required Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years leading and conducting userresearch studies
Preferred Experience: 4+ years leading and conducting userresearch studies in interactive/digital marketing, testing and influencing userexperience on consumer-facing, heavy transactional products within a large organization
Required Education: Bachelors or advanced certification along with practical business experience in userresearch testing and data analysis
Top 3-5 Daily Responsibilities:
· Conduct usability research both in-lab, online and in the field and provide recommendations for improvement.
· Serve as a member of a team that acts as a 'repository' of research-based usability knowledge.
· Work with project business representatives and team members to test business requirements using heuristic/qualitative methods.
Top 3-5 Required Skills:
· Ability to combine quantitative metrics and qualitative feedback into actionable improvements
· Coordinate, conduct and moderate usability tests and prepare written analysis.
Additional Information
For more information, Please contact
Shubham Rastogi
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$106k-146k yearly est. Easy Apply 60d+ ago
Senior UX Researcher
Tcwglobal
User experience researcher job in Tustin, CA
Job Description
Senior UX Researcher
Full Time
Onsite, Tustin, CA
$120k-140k/yr DOE
100% Paid Benefits for You and Family!
Health & Wellness Consumer Products
We are a portfolio company behind category-leading health and wellness brands. Chances are you've already experienced our products, whether it's an air purifier in your living room or an air fryer helping you cook healthier meals at home.
We're a fast-growing, design-driven organization with global reach and a strong track record of innovation. Our products have earned recognition from CES Innovation Awards, iF Design, IGA, and Red Dot, and we're continuing to invest in people who want to shape the future of consumer health and wellness through thoughtful, evidence-driven design.
Why This Role Matters
As a Senior UX Researcher, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping product strategy and userexperience across multiple product lines. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence what we build, why we build it, and how we measure success.
You'll lead end-to-end research-from foundational discovery through iterative evaluation-while helping evolve our research practice into a scalable, durable capability. Partnering closely with Product, Design, Engineering, and Marketing, you'll ensure user insights meaningfully inform roadmaps, design decisions, and business outcomes.
We're looking for a seasoned researcher who is equally comfortable uncovering deep human insights and translating them into clear, actionable guidance that drives impact.
Portfolio required (case studies demonstrating research thinking, execution, and impact).
What You'll Do
Lead Strategic, End-to-End Research
Own and execute foundational, generative, and evaluative research across multiple product lines.
Apply mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) to uncover user needs, motivations, behaviors, and pain points.
Design research to address key product risks: value, usability, feasibility, and viability.
Synthesize findings into compelling narratives and actionable insights that inform strategy, design decisions, and measurable outcomes.
Balance deep discovery with lean, iterative testing to support agile product development and continuous learning.
Build and Scale Research Operations
Strengthen research infrastructure, including participant panels, consent workflows, and documentation practices.
Develop reusable frameworks, templates, and toolkits to improve research efficiency and consistency.
Evolve and maintain a research repository that enables knowledge sharing and long-term organizational learning.
Establish standards for insight tagging, storage, and discoverability to reduce duplication and maximize research impact.
Influence Through Collaboration
Partner with Product, Design, Engineering, and Marketing to define user-centered goals and success metrics.
Embed research insights into product strategy, prioritization, and roadmap planning.
Communicate findings clearly and confidently to cross-functional partners and executive stakeholders.
Advocate for user empathy and evidence-based decision-making across the organization.
What You Bring
Bachelor's or Master's degree in HCI, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
5+ years of UX or product researchexperience, ideally in consumer technology, health, wellness, or connected devices.
Demonstrated success leading end-to-end research from discovery through validation and post-launch evaluation.
Strong command of mixed methods research (interviews, usability testing, surveys, diary studies, field research).
Exceptional synthesis, storytelling, and stakeholder communication skills.
Experience supporting beta programs and working within agile product teams.
Nice to Have
Experience with tools such as UserTesting, Dovetail, Figma, Quantilope, or similar research and repository platforms.
Experience collaborating with international or distributed teams.
Comfort with rapid experimentation and iterative testing.
Background or strong interest in health, wellness, or behavioral science.
Curious, adaptable, and self-directed; thrives in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment.
TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.
$120k-140k yearly 19d ago
Senior UX Researcher
Vesync
User experience researcher job in Tustin, CA
The Company: VeSync is a portfolio company with brands that cover different categories of health & wellness products. We wouldn't be surprised if you have one of our Levoit air purifiers in your living room or a COSORI air fryer whipping up healthy and delicious meals for you every night.
We're a young and energetic company, we've had tremendous success, and we are constantly growing our team. As we garner more industry attention - just check out our accomplishments and awards by CES Innovation, iF Design, IGA, and Red Dot - we also need driven and talented people to join our team.
That brings us to you, and what you'll be joining. Our teams are smart and diligent and take ownership of their work - they're confident in their work but know how to collaborate with open ears and a spirit of learning. If you're down-to-earth, approachable, and easy to strike up a conversation with, this may be a great fit for you.
Check out our brands:levoit.com | cosori.com | etekcity.com
The Opportunity:
We're seeking a Senior UX Researcher to lead end-to-end research that shapes product strategy, informs design decisions, and deepens our understanding of user needs across multiple product lines. In this role, you'll drive mixed-methods research from foundational discovery to rapid, iterative testing-to uncover motivations, pain points, and opportunities that guide measurable product and business outcomes.
You'll also play a key role in strengthening research operations by building scalable systems, improving documentation, and evolving a robust research repository that elevates insight quality and accessibility across the organization. As a cross-functional partner, you'll work closely with Product, Design, Engineering, and Marketing to embed user empathy into strategy, influence roadmaps, and cultivate a culture centered on continuous learning and evidence-based decision-making.
Applicants must include a portfolio of their work when applying.
What you will do at VeSync:
1. Lead End-to-End Research• Plan, execute, and synthesize foundational, generative, and evaluative research across multiple product lines.• Use mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) to uncover user needs, motivations, and friction points.• Design studies that address key product risks - value, usability, feasibility, and viability• Translate findings into clear, actionable insights that guide strategic decisions and measurable outcomes.• Balance deep research with lean, iterative testing to support product agility and continuous learning.
2. Strengthen Research Operations• Maintain and enhance the participant panel, consent workflows, and research documentation systems.• Develop reusable research frameworks, templates, and toolkits to make research more efficient and consistent.• Evolve a research repository that promotes knowledge sharing and long-term organizational learning.• Establish standards for insight tagging, storage, and discoverability to reduce duplication and scale research impact.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication• Partner with Product, Design, Engineering, and Marketing to define user-centered goals and success metrics.• Integrate research insights into product strategy and roadmap prioritization.• Present insights clearly to executive and cross-functional audiences, influencing both product and business direction.• Champion user empathy and customer-centric culture across the organization.What you bring to the role:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
5+ years of UX or product researchexperience, ideally in consumer tech, wearable, or health/wellness domains.
Proven success conducting end-to-end research from discovery through validation and post-launch evaluation.
Expertise in mixed methods research (interviews, usability testing, surveys, diary studies, fieldwork).
Strong synthesis, storytelling, and stakeholder communication skills.
Experience supporting beta programs in agile environments.
Preferred Skills:
Proficiency with tools like UserTesting, Dovetail, Figma, Quantilope, or similar research/repository platforms.
Experience working with international or multilingual teams; communicates with empathy and clarity across time zones and cultures.
Comfortable with rapid, iterative product testing and evidence-driven experimentation.
Background or interest in health, wellness, or behavioral science.
Highly motivated, adaptable, and curious - thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Location:
This is an on-site, office-based role in Tustin, CA.
Salary:
Starting at $120K Annually
Perks and Benefits:
100% covered Medical/Dental/Vision insurances for employee AND spouse + dependents!
401K with 4% employer match (eligible after 90 days of employment) and immediate 100% vesting
Generous PTO policy + paid holidays
Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Coverage
Accident Insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Travel Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fully stocked kitchen
$120k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
DeFi Researcher
Gauntlet
User experience researcher job in Los Angeles, CA
Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics. We manage market risk, optimize growth, and ensure economic safety for protocols facilitating most spot trading, borrowing, and lending activity across all of DeFi, protecting and optimizing the largest protocols and networks in the industry. We build institutional-grade vaults for decentralized finance, delivering risk-adjusted onchain yields for capital at scale. Designed by the most vigilant, quantitative minds in crypto and informed by years of research. As of April 2025, Gauntlet manages risk and incentives covering over $42 billion in customer TVL.
Gauntlet continually publishes cutting-edge research that informs our risk models, alerts, and analysis, and is among the most cited institution - including academic institutions - in terms of peer-reviewed papers addressing DeFi as a subject. We're a Series B company with around 75 employees, operating remote-first with a home base in New York City.
Our mission is to drive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future. The unique challenges of decentralized systems call for innovative approaches in mechanism design, smart contract development, and financial product utilization. Gauntlet leads in advancing this knowledge, ensuring safe progression through the evolving landscape of financial innovation.
About Applied Research
The Applied Research Organization at Gauntlet seeks to answer DeFi's hardest questions. We provide deep quantitative expertise to top DeFi protocols and ecosystems, including Uniswap, Near, and Movement, on how they can grow, optimize, and de-risk mechanisms within their various systems. Unlike other product-oriented teams at Gauntlet, the Applied Research team provides white-glove solutions and services to top protocols and clients within the Web3, DeFi space.
The Role
We seek to expand our research team to lead client-facing engagements under the Applied Research organization. This role is client-facing and requires direct interaction between the researcher and the client (often top leaders/thinkers in the industry).We are hiring at all levels, from Junior to Lead, based on experience and ability. Junior Researchers are expected to perform high-quality and publishable research on behalf of various clients with direction and guidance from more senior researchers. In contrast, Lead researchers will be expected to support the roadmap and deliverables of multiple clients whilst upholding the quality bar for a team of more junior researchers. This role requires deep expertise in blockchain analytics, quantitative research, and statistical modeling, strong leadership skills to drive data-driven decision-making, and strong communication skills with the ability to interface directly with clients.
Responsibilities
* Perform in-depth mechanism design and research to develop the next generation of DeFi mechanisms and patterns.
* Own client success through the development of research roadmaps and managing the team responsible for executing these roadmaps at a high-quality bar.
* Develop predictive models, statistical analyses, and machine learning algorithms to extract blockchain and market data insights.
* Work with large-scale structured and unstructured datasets, ensuring data integrity and efficient processing.
* Publish research reports and insights on blockchain data trends, protocol performance, and economic models.
* Attend international conferences to present Gauntlet's research to the larger DeFi and Web3 community
Qualifications
* 1-10+ years of experience in research, data science, or mechanism design.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to operate in a client-facing role.
* Deep understanding of DeFi and crypto topics through professional work or personal interest and experience.
Bonus Points
* Contribute to the forefront of DeFi economic understanding and optimization.
* Work on projects that value deep research, quality, and practical outcomes.
* Collaborate with a team committed to defining future financial systems.
* Master's or Ph.D. in Quantitative fields like Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Physics, or similar fields is a plus.
Benefits and Perks
* Remote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN!
* Competitive packages with the added opportunity for incentive-based compensation
* Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk
* 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees
* Laptop provided
* $1,000 WFH stipend upon joining
* $100 per month reimbursement for fitness-related expenses
* Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data
* Unlimited vacation policy
* 100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks
* Fertility benefits
Please note at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada. Should you need alternative accommodations, please note that in your application.
The national pay range for this role is $165,000 - $205,000 base plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company. Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for a company of our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skill set, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
$165k-205k yearly 60d+ ago
Mathematics Researcher (Masters/PhDs)
Alignerr
User experience researcher job in Los Angeles, CA
Mathematics Expert - $90/hr Remote - Alignerr - Location: RemoteAbout the job At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.Organization: Alignerr Position: Mathematics Expert (Masters/PhDs) Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $75-$90 /hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10-40 hours/week Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)- Develop, solve, and review advanced mathematical problems with real-world relevance.- Apply expertise in algebra, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, or related areas to design complex problem statements.- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance AI model reasoning.- Ensure mathematical rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables.Requirements- Master's or PhD in Mathematics or a related field from a top U.S. university (or equivalent).- Experience coding in Python, MATLAB, or Mathematica for research or projects.- Strong expertise in algebra, calculus, statistics, or discrete mathematics.- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.- Fluent in English and currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, U.K., or Australia.Preferred:- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation systems Application Process (Takes 15-20 min)- Submit your resume- Complete a short screening- Project matching and onboarding
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
$75 - $90 an hour
$75-90 hourly Auto-Apply 31d ago
Scientific Researcher
California Institute of Technology 4.5
User experience researcher job in Pasadena, CA
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do.
Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.
Job Summary The Ozturk Lab is seeking an Associate Scientific Researcher to serve as a co-investigator in research on prebiotic (geo) chemistry and the origins of life.
The position is part of an interdisciplinary environment that integrates geosciences, chemistry, and physics to investigate fundamental questions about the emergence of life on Earth and beyond.
The Scientific Researcher will lead a project and develop custom-designed tools to study the post-impact conditions of early Earth's atmosphere and its photochemical evolution, with the goal of understanding the formation of feedstock molecules that could have set the stage for prebiotic chemistry.
The Scientific Researcher will also assist with the technical and operational aspects of the lab, provide technical training to lab members, and actively contribute to other ongoing research projects in alignment with the lab's research program.
Essential Job Duties Lead the construction of an experimental system simulating post-impact conditions of early Earth atmospheres.
Develop custom-designed tools to study the post-impact conditions of early Earth's atmosphere and its photochemical evolution.
Ensure proper maintenance and functionality of laboratory instruments and equipment.
Assist with the technical and operations of the lab, provide technical training to lab members, and actively contribute to other ongoing research projects in alignment with the lab's research program.
Train graduate students and junior researchers on experimental techniques, data acquisition, and data interpretation.
Conduct literature reviews and contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts and conference presentations.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications Ph.
D.
in experimental Physics, Chemical Engineering, Space Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, or a closely related field.
A minimum of three (3) years of postdoctoral researchexperience in academic, industrial, or national laboratory settings.
Familiarity with wet chemistry experiments and anoxic glovebox maintenance.
Familiarity with IR spectroscopy, optical cavities, and analytical chemistry techniques.
Familiarity with custom instrumentation design and construction.
Demonstrated expertise in experimentalresearch and a strong track record of scientific communication (e.
g.
, peer-reviewed publications, presentations).
Preferred Qualifications Post-bachelor level experimentalresearch on Atmospheric Chemistry / Cosmochemistry / Geochemistry / origins of life.
Has worked as an engineer or senior scientist or lab manager.
Experience with laser spectroscopy and NMR.
Has served as a lab manager or technical staff at a research laboratory.
Has taught and/or mentored students and junior researchers.
Required Documents Resume
$66k-113k yearly est. 31d ago
User Researcher - Mobile
Activision 4.6
User experience researcher job in Los Angeles, CA
Your Mission Activision is looking for a passionate and experiencedUserResearcher to carry out userresearch on some of the world's best-known franchises. Your role will primarily focus on conducting research on various Call of Duty and other Activision projects. The ideal candidate is a motivated and experiencedresearcher familiar with testing Multiplayer, Battle Royale, and/or live ops games for player sentiment and usability.
This role is a temporary assignment with an anticipated duration of approximately six (6) months.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
* Conducts and oversees userresearch for at least one mobile focused project under the direction of a manager, including all stages from planning to execution.
* Carries out research using a variety of methods, including, but not limited to: usability testing, appreciation playtesting, balance testing, focus group moderation, interviewing, survey creation, heuristic evaluation, card sorting, exploratory research, and field studies.
* Crafts and edits actionable reports and surveys.
* Presents/communicates summarized research results directly to development teams for discussion and future implementation.
* Offers occasional design suggestions based on observation, research, and expertise.
* Occasionally travels to run on-site tests or to act as research expert.
Player Profile
Experience
* Professional experience with applied userresearch and product evaluation on mobile games
* Experience managing stakeholder needs and expectations within a development context.
* Experience with, and passion for video games is a must, and an ideal candidate will be well versed in at least one of Activision's titles.
Knowledge & Skills
* Bachelor's degree required (computer science, statistics, branches of psychology, human computer interaction, human factors, information technology, or related field). Advanced degree is preferred.
* Professional time and project management skills.
* 3+ years of experience conducting userresearch for video games.
Key Attributes
* A passion for video games, especially FPS, PvEvP, Action/Adventure, Strategy, Simulation/Management games, especially any on mobile platforms
* Strong organizational and analytical skills.
* Professional expertise in qualitative research methods.
* Excellent interpersonal communication (both written and verbal).
Extra Points:
Experience
* Experience with research with prototype or early development game projects
* Experience with user testing of console and pc first-person games and mobile games
* Experience in inferential statistical analysis methods is a plus.
Knowledge & Skills
* Knowledge of data visualization software is a plus.
* Familiarity with quantitative research methods is a plus.
* Familiarity with use of telemetric methods and tools is a plus.
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our "press start" is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater - this could be your opportunity to level up.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got you covered.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click to find out more.
Accommodation Request
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here.
Thank you for your interest.
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$88k-129k yearly est. Auto-Apply 34d ago
Conflicts Researcher (12:00PM - 9:00PM Monday through Friday)
Fawkes IDM
User experience researcher job in Los Angeles, CA
Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough and accurate research of corporations, agencies and individuals listed as incoming parties to client/matters, or submitted with preliminary conflicts checks;
Analyze and evaluate both the reference source research results and conflicts reports to determine whether conflicts-of-interest may exist with incoming parties;
Inform attorneys and administrative staff as to whether potential or actual conflicts exist and propose the necessary steps to resolve; Consult with management on complex conflicts issues potentially requiring the further direction of the Professional Responsibility Committee;
Update the corporate hierarchies or “family trees” in the Firm's conflicts database and billing database;
Conduct pro-active research of mergers, acquisitions and potential bankruptcies using various business reference sources and record findings in the conflicts database;
Prepare new business intake forms for review by the Conflicts Manager;
Research and process requests including close, reopen, client, matter, and mailing/contact change requests;
Work overtime as required; and
Handle additional Conflicts research and analysis projects as assigned.
Requirements
1+ year of law firm or professional services firm
Fundamental-level proficiency in conflicts related computer operations and software programs
Fundamental-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word;
$59k-113k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Conflicts Researcher
Sourcepro Search
User experience researcher job in Los Angeles, CA
SourcePro Search is conducting a search for a Conflicts Researcher in our top-rated law firm client in their Los Angeles office. This opportunity offers a competitive base, bonus and excellent benefits/growth potential. Qualified candidates will have Law firm/Big 4 accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree.
The hours for this position will be 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The ideal candidate will investigate, identify, and recommend resolution of conflicts-of-interest.
What You'll Do:
Conduct thorough and accurate research of corporations, agencies and individuals listed as incoming parties to client/matters, or submitted with preliminary conflicts checks; Analyze and evaluate both the reference source research results and conflicts reports to determine whether conflicts-of-interest may exist with incoming parties;
Inform attorneys and administrative staff as to whether potential or actual conflicts exist and propose the necessary steps to resolve;Consult with management on complex conflicts issues potentially requiring the further direction of the Professional Responsibility Committee;
Update the corporate hierarchies or “family trees” in the Firm's conflicts database and billing database;
Conduct pro-active research of mergers, acquisitions and potential bankruptcies using various business reference sources and record findings in the conflicts database;
Prepare new business intake forms for review by the Conflicts Manager;
Research and process requests including close, reopen, client, matter, and mailing/contact change requests;
Work overtime as required;
and Handle additional Conflicts research and analysis projects as assigned.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred);
At least 1 year of law firm or professional services experience (preferred);
Fundamental-level proficiency in conflicts related computer operations and software programs;
Fundamental-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word; Advanced-level proficiency in business verbal and written communications;
and Fundamental knowledge of research procedures and methodology.
$59k-113k yearly est. 60d+ ago
AI Researcher
Promise Studios
User experience researcher job in Los Angeles, CA
About Promise
Promise is a pioneering film and TV studio at the forefront of the generative AI revolution. Our mission is to reimagine what's possible in entertainment by bringing together the world's most visionary storytellers and GenAI creators, empowered by cutting-edge tools and proprietary workflows. Through bold collaborations and a forward-thinking approach to sourcing IP, we are building a dynamic slate of original and licensed projects that push creative boundaries. Backed by premier VC firms, Promise is shaping a new era in GenAI-powered storytelling, where creativity knows no limits.
Role Overview
Promise is building MUSE, the next-generation platform where AI meets VFX to revolutionize how content is created. We're looking for a passionate and talented AI Researcher to join our innovative team and help us push the boundaries of what's possible.
We're seeking an AI Researcher with a strong technical foundation and a creative mindset to help prototype, evaluate, and integrate emerging AI models and tools into the MUSE ecosystem. You'll collaborate with pipeline, R&D, and Production teams to identify opportunities for automation, optimize model performance for real-world production data, and support internal experiments spanning video generation, 3D reconstruction, diffusion, Gaussian splatting, and multimodal workflows.
This is an applied research role - ideal for someone who's fluent in AI fundamentals but thrives in a hands-on production environment where ideas move from prototype to production fast.
Key Responsibilities
Research, test, and document emerging AI and GenAI models relevant to VFX, animation, and virtual production.
Prototype pipelines that integrate models like Google Veo, Vertex AI, ComfyUI, Runway, Firefly, or custom LoRA/ControlNet implementations.
Contribute to experiments in 3D generation, motion transfer, pose estimation, segmentation, and video-to-video translation.
Support data curation and training/fine-tuning for proprietary datasets (images, depth maps, point clouds, splats, and USD-based assets).
Benchmark and evaluate model performance (fidelity, latency, quality, ethical compliance).
Collaborate with engineering and creative leads to transition validated experiments into production-ready features within the MUSE platform.
Stay on top of new research, papers, and open-source releases, summarizing findings and implications for our roadmap.
Document all findings clearly for cross-team visibility and reproducibility.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, AI/ML, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
Prior exposure to VFX, animation, or creative media production workflows.
2-4 years of experience in AI research, ML engineering, or applied R&D.
Hands-on experience with Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
Familiarity with diffusion models, transformers, LoRA/ControlNet, and fine-tuning pipelines.
Understanding of computer vision concepts (segmentation, depth, optical flow, motion estimation).
Ability to read and interpret academic papers, replicate results, and report findings.
Excellent written documentation and communication skills..
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Blender, Unreal Engine, Nuke, or similar DCC tools.
Experience with Google Cloud / Vertex AI, or other cloud ML environments.
Familiarity with USD (Universal Scene Description) and 3D data interchange formats.
Contributions to open-source AI projects or research publications.
Compensation
We offer a highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including equity.
Benefits
We believe in supporting our team's well-being and growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, with employee premiums covered 100%.
Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO) policy, including company holidays and sick leave.
Financial Security: 401(k) matching program to help you plan for your future.
Work Environment: A dynamic, creative, and inclusive hybrid work environment based out of our innovative studio.
Promise is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
$59k-113k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Future Research Consultant Positions
Engage R+D
User experience researcher job in Pasadena, CA
Please note that we currently do not have any positions open; however, if you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please submit your application materials for the Research Consultant position
in the San Francisco Bay Area or the greater Los Angeles region. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and our team will be in touch if an opportunity becomes available.
Who We Are
Engage R+D is a strategic learning and evaluation firm with a passionate and energetic team of diverse professionals who believe in the power of evaluation and research to advance equity and fuel social change. We bring together people, data, and ideas in creative ways to inform strategy and drive results in the social sector. We approach our work with intellectual curiosity, a sense of humility, and grounding in the communities that are ultimately impacted by what we do. Through a collaborative team-based approach, we engage stakeholders in collective problem-solving and strive to draw upon our diverse perspectives and strengths. We believe in the importance of a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment that supports organizational learning and opportunities to strengthen our practice and advance the field. We seek to create the conditions and space for teams to do their best work. We offer competitive compensation packages, including paid time off and benefits, as well as professional development opportunities and flexible work arrangements. Engage R+D is a California-based virtual consulting firm, and team members typically work from home-based offices and co-working spaces.
Qualifications:
Advanced degree (i.e., Master's degree or higher) in social or behavioral science, public policy, or related area
5+ years of experience applying research, planning, evaluation, and community engagement skills, ideally within a consulting environment
Commitment to center and advance equity in our evaluative practice
Experience managing projects and implementing multi-faceted work for philanthropic, non-profit, and/or government entities
Ability to navigate change, ambiguity, and complex projects
Comfort working remotely
Fluency in other languages, particularly Spanish, is a plus!
Who You Are
Engage R+D seeks curious and creative people passionate about using data and evaluation to improve results and drive social change. You are an experienced evaluator with fluency in qualitative and quantitative methods, strong people skills, and the ability to engage diverse groups of people in learning and evaluation. You bring outstanding written and verbal communication skills and can translate findings into actionable plans and practitioner-friendly reports. You enjoy working across multiple content areas and tapping into new and innovative approaches.
Evaluation in real-world settings can be messy, but you are comfortable with ambiguity and navigating complex situations. You're able to focus on the big picture while managing the details and identifying solutions. You have strong listening skills and bring cultural humility to the work, seeking to understand and bridge the needs and experiences of diverse stakeholders. You actively demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion by showing respect, humility, and cultural sensitivity in all aspects of your work and interactions. You are adept at working with diverse communities and are able to facilitate inclusive discussions with a range of stakeholders, from community residents and non-profit leaders to foundation and public sector staff. You thrive in an entrepreneurial and team-driven environment. Finally, you're enthusiastic about contributing to a young and innovative organization.
What You'll Do at Engage R+D
Research Consultants design, manage and execute multi-faceted projects for philanthropic, non-profit, and government clients. Research Consultants are responsible for client-facing work that spans the full life cycle of the project, from scoping, design, data collection, and analysis to reporting and facilitating learning sessions with clients and community stakeholders. We value contributions from all team members to strengthen internal operations, infrastructure, and organizational well-being.
Essential Functions & Duties
Project management and research support: As a core team member, you'll serve on multiple project teams, playing various roles from analyst and learning partner to project manager or lead on streams of work. As a project manager, you'll work closely with project directors and team members to co-design and implement work plans, collect and analyze data (qualitative and quantitative), and support the production of high-quality, actionable products. You'll also be actively involved in efforts to facilitate and engage diverse stakeholders in co-creation, sensemaking, and shared learning.
Organizational contributions: You'll have ample opportunities to contribute to our organizational development and success by participating in team retreats and workgroups focused on business development, organizational learning, communications, field building, and strengthening internal infrastructure. If you're seeking opportunities to shape organizational culture and explore innovative approaches with like-minded colleagues, this is the place for you!
Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation package and create a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000, and benefits include, but are not limited to:
Health insurance for employees with a range of provider options and tiers, as well as full dental and vision
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid Time Off (PTO) of six weeks during the first year (inclusive of sick, federal holidays, and vacation time)
Professional development funds ($1,000 annually)
Wellness benefits include a monthly stipend for a gym membership or wellness activities
Equipment and monthly phone stipend for virtual home office
How to Apply
If you are interested in being considered for future opportunities to join our team, please submit a resume and cover letter via this link: Apply Here. In your cover letter, please address the following five questions:
What makes you interested in Engage R+D?
What aspects of your previous experience have prepared you for a position with us?
What does it mean for you to have a commitment to equity, and how would you see yourself demonstrating it at Engage R+D?
What skills could you bring to Engage R+D that may not be apparent from looking at your resume or career history?
How did you hear about Engage R+D?
Engage R+D is an Equal Opportunity organization with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all and strongly encourage individuals underrepresented in the workforce to apply.
$80k-100k yearly 60d+ ago
Contract On -site EHS Professional
Jessica Hanchey
User experience researcher job in Los Angeles, CA
2\-3 month project taking place in the Commerce, California, area with an immediate need for an onsite temporary EHS professional Job details: EHS Professional with 5+ years of experience to work onsite 5 days per week (40 hours) for 2 - 3 months. Responsibilities include - • Stormwater • Wastewater • RCRA • Hazardous waste • SPCC • Title V - clean air • Large Quantity Generator Day to day tasks would include inspections & checks, stormwater samples, and auditing in the work areas.
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$55k-127k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Online Research Participant - Earn Cash for Sharing Your Views
Opinion Bureau
User experience researcher job in Compton, CA
Take quick online surveys and earn rewards for sharing your thoughts. Join today - it's free and easy!
$59k-113k yearly est. 1d ago
UX Researcher
Artech Information System 4.8
User experience researcher job in Pasadena, CA
Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.
Job Role: UX Researcher
Job Location:
Pasadena, CA
Duration: 12+ months (might convert to FTE)
Job Description:
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Researches the user requirements and process flow of the websites.
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The UserExperienceResearcher will be primarily responsible for designing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting on user-centered design research and usability testing for the website, including identification of user needs and goals, task and workflow modeling, ethnography and persona development as well as rapid iterative usability testing, and more formal, in-depth testing.
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A successful UserExperienceResearcher must be able to work with minimal supervision on multiple concurrent projects.
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Conduct usability research both online and in the field and provide recommendations for improvement.
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Serve as a member of a team that acts as a 'repository' of research-based usability knowledge.
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Work with project business representatives and team members to test business requirements using heuristic/qualitative methods.
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Determine user needs by conducting task-focused analyses.
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Work with graphic designers to test proposed look & feel initiatives.
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Coordinate, conduct and moderate usability tests and prepare written analysis.
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Understand how ethnography and personas influence and form the basis of in-depth user requirements and iterative product creations and the evaluation of those design solutions.
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Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following research methods: in-field research, HCI (human-computer interaction), usability testing, participatory design, in-production a/b testing, expert evaluation, or web data analytics (conversion analysis)
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Familiarity with quantitatively driven testing practices and a/b testing tools such as Adobe Target, Adobe Analytics or Google Analytics.
Required Experience:
Minimum of 2-3 years leading and conducting userresearch studies
Preferred Experience:
4+ years leading and conducting userresearch studies in interactive/digital marketing, testing and influencing userexperience on consumer-facing, heavy transactional products within a large organization
Required Education:
Bachelors or advanced certification along with practical business experience in userresearch testing and data analysis
Top 3-5 Daily Responsibilities:
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Conduct usability research both in-lab, online and in the field and provide recommendations for improvement.
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Serve as a member of a team that acts as a 'repository' of research-based usability knowledge.
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Work with project business representatives and team members to test business requirements using heuristic/qualitative methods.
Top 3-5 Required Skills:
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Ability to combine quantitative metrics and qualitative feedback into actionable improvements
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Coordinate, conduct and moderate usability tests and prepare written analysis.
Additional Information
For more information, Please contact
Shubham Rastogi
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$106k-146k yearly est. Easy Apply 1h ago
Senior UX Researcher
Vesync
User experience researcher job in Tustin, CA
Job DescriptionThe Company: VeSync is a portfolio company with brands that cover different categories of health & wellness products. We wouldn't be surprised if you have one of our Levoit air purifiers in your living room or a COSORI air fryer whipping up healthy and delicious meals for you every night.
We're a young and energetic company, we've had tremendous success, and we are constantly growing our team. As we garner more industry attention - just check out our accomplishments and awards by CES Innovation, iF Design, IGA, and Red Dot - we also need driven and talented people to join our team.
That brings us to you, and what you'll be joining. Our teams are smart and diligent and take ownership of their work - they're confident in their work but know how to collaborate with open ears and a spirit of learning. If you're down-to-earth, approachable, and easy to strike up a conversation with, this may be a great fit for you.
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The Opportunity:
We're seeking a Senior UX Researcher to lead end-to-end research that shapes product strategy, informs design decisions, and deepens our understanding of user needs across multiple product lines. In this role, you'll drive mixed-methods research from foundational discovery to rapid, iterative testing-to uncover motivations, pain points, and opportunities that guide measurable product and business outcomes.
You'll also play a key role in strengthening research operations by building scalable systems, improving documentation, and evolving a robust research repository that elevates insight quality and accessibility across the organization. As a cross-functional partner, you'll work closely with Product, Design, Engineering, and Marketing to embed user empathy into strategy, influence roadmaps, and cultivate a culture centered on continuous learning and evidence-based decision-making.
Applicants must include a portfolio of their work when applying.
What you will do at VeSync:
1. Lead End-to-End Research• Plan, execute, and synthesize foundational, generative, and evaluative research across multiple product lines.• Use mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) to uncover user needs, motivations, and friction points.• Design studies that address key product risks - value, usability, feasibility, and viability• Translate findings into clear, actionable insights that guide strategic decisions and measurable outcomes.• Balance deep research with lean, iterative testing to support product agility and continuous learning.
2. Strengthen Research Operations• Maintain and enhance the participant panel, consent workflows, and research documentation systems.• Develop reusable research frameworks, templates, and toolkits to make research more efficient and consistent.• Evolve a research repository that promotes knowledge sharing and long-term organizational learning.• Establish standards for insight tagging, storage, and discoverability to reduce duplication and scale research impact.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication• Partner with Product, Design, Engineering, and Marketing to define user-centered goals and success metrics.• Integrate research insights into product strategy and roadmap prioritization.• Present insights clearly to executive and cross-functional audiences, influencing both product and business direction.• Champion user empathy and customer-centric culture across the organization.What you bring to the role:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
5+ years of UX or product researchexperience, ideally in consumer tech, wearable, or health/wellness domains.
Proven success conducting end-to-end research from discovery through validation and post-launch evaluation.
Expertise in mixed methods research (interviews, usability testing, surveys, diary studies, fieldwork).
Strong synthesis, storytelling, and stakeholder communication skills.
Experience supporting beta programs in agile environments.
Preferred Skills:
Proficiency with tools like UserTesting, Dovetail, Figma, Quantilope, or similar research/repository platforms.
Experience working with international or multilingual teams; communicates with empathy and clarity across time zones and cultures.
Comfortable with rapid, iterative product testing and evidence-driven experimentation.
Background or interest in health, wellness, or behavioral science.
Highly motivated, adaptable, and curious - thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Location:
This is an on-site, office-based role in Tustin, CA.
Salary:
Starting at $120K Annually
Perks and Benefits:
100% covered Medical/Dental/Vision insurances for employee AND spouse + dependents!
401K with 4% employer match (eligible after 90 days of employment) and immediate 100% vesting
Generous PTO policy + paid holidays
Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Coverage
Accident Insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Travel Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fully stocked kitchen
How much does a user experience researcher earn in Pasadena, CA?
The average user experience researcher in Pasadena, CA earns between $80,000 and $152,000 annually. This compares to the national average user experience researcher range of $73,000 to $135,000.
Average user experience researcher salary in Pasadena, CA
$110,000
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