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    User Experience (UX) Researcher in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA
    112853 - 160823
    25th percentile
    112853
    The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
    50th percentile
    129150
    The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
    75th percentile
    160823
    The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
    Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile User Experience (UX) Director 167895 201720 231240 Information Architect 122078 145755 177735 User Experience (UX) Designer 117773 141758 172508 User Interface (UI) Designer 97478 121770 149445 Product Designer 94403 116235 136223 Visual Designer 93480 114390 139298

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