Ux Researcher

Looking for a Senior UX Research to join our client. This role is a long term contract and the resource needs to be local to Chicago, IL to go onsite as needed. If interested and qualified based on the details below please apply with your most up to date resume! Description This UXR will be supporting an application for our client to for customers to track their fleet and manage the health of their equipment.

They're adding ecommerce features and enhancing spatial/mapping features. Technical Skills 8+ years of experience with a focus on: i.
Empathy
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Were 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?ii.
Adaptive Thinking
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Were 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 environmentExperience 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.

Skills Qualitative research, Ux research, User research

Additional

Skills & Qualifications
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Translate research and test findings into actionable, prioritized recommendations for UI designs.
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Ability to clarify user, customer, and business needs and translate into concepts for compelling interactions and user experience
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Understanding of research methodologies and experience facilitating research 4.
Experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices
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Communicate with design on prototype requirements to test and iterate
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Document key goals, themes, elements, and behaviors that must be implemented by downstream UI teams
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Create shareable UX artifacts based on the teams research and activities (such as journey maps, storyboards, and user flows, etc)8.
Document the overall UX strategy (UI, physical attributes, guiding principles, and more) that will be leveraged across all downstream partners
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Prioritize research needs/backlog based on product roadmap

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $68.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.About TEKsystems

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