User Experience (UX) Researcher in Sacramento, CA

User Experience (UX) Researcher Job Description

The core responsibility of this role is to undertake research to better understand a brand’s audience and how that audience interacts with a system. UX researchers need excellent analytical and communication skills to interpret data and work with users to gather that data. Experience with various research methods and tools is essential. Employers also prefer candidates with a thorough understanding of the business, which can help to inform their research studies and recommendations. Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills are also vital for this role.

Typical user experience (UX) researcher duties:

Analyzing and reporting on user-centered design research and conducting usability testing for a company’s website

Defining users, creating personas and assisting with defining requirements

Collaborating with product design, product management and product development teams to create new features

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Salary for User Experience (UX) Researcher in Sacramento, CA

98513 - 139860

25th percentile

98513

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

112943

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

139860

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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