User Experience Researcher

Title:

UX Researcher – Customer Insights (Contract)

Pay Rate: $42 - $48/hr

Location:

Onsite (Cupertino, CA)

Duration: 12-month assignment

We are seeking a UX Researcher to support a customer insights team focused on delivering qualitative, user-centered insights that inform business and product decisions. In this role, you will contribute to research initiatives that capture user behaviors, feedback, and experiences, helping shape customer-facing programs and experiences.

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, supporting research studies, usability testing, and insight generation. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about understanding user behavior and translating insights into meaningful recommendations.

• Support the planning and execution of qualitative research studies, including usability testing, user interviews, and contextual inquiries.
• Analyze user behavior, open-ended feedback, and qualitative data to identify key themes and pain points.
• Collaborate with team members to synthesize insights and uncover behavioral trends and user journeys.
• Contribute to transforming research findings into clear, compelling narratives for stakeholders.
• Assist in developing communications and presentations tailored to diverse audiences.
• Support delivery of insights and recommendations through presentations, reports, and meetings.
• Work across multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.

• 2–4 years of experience in UX research, qualitative research, human-computer interaction, or related fields.
• Strong foundation in qualitative research methods, including usability testing and user interviews.
• Experience analyzing qualitative data and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to support research projects in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Experience moderating research sessions (e.g., interviews, focus groups, usability tests).
• Familiarity with usability testing tools such as User Testing, User Zoom, Figma, or similar platforms.
• Experience working in retail, technology, or customer experience research.
• Experience supporting global or multi-region research programs.
• Proficiency in presentation tools such as Keynote.

TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

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