UX Research Director

Overview

• Title: UX Research Director
• Location: Remote (PST Hours)
• Duration: Initial 6 Month Contract with extensions
• Compensation: $90-110/HR
• Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders

We are seeking a Director of UX Research to lead, scale, and elevate our user research practice. This role is responsible for defining research strategy, building and mentoring a high-performing team, and ensuring user insights directly influence product, design, and business decisions. The ideal candidate is both a strategic leader and a hands-on practitioner who knows how to turn insights into impact.

• Own and drive the UX research vision and strategy across products and platforms
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of UX Researchers across multiple experience levels
• Partner closely with Product, Design, Engineering, and Leadership to embed research into decision-making
• Establish and evolve research frameworks, standards, and best practices
• Translate complex research findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations
• Advocate for the user at the executive level and influence roadmap prioritization
• Oversee end-to-end research initiatives including discovery, usability testing, and longitudinal studies
• Manage research operations including tools, vendors, timelines, and budgets
• Ensure research outcomes are measurable and aligned with business goals

• 10+ years of experience in UX research or related fields
• 4+ years of people leadership and team management experience
• Proven track record of influencing product strategy through research insights
• Deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Strong storytelling and communication skills, especially with senior stakeholders
• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on research when needed

• Experience building or scaling a research practice from the ground up
• Background in enterprise, SaaS, or complex digital ecosystems
• Familiarity with analytics, experimentation, and mixed-methods research
• Experience partnering with global or distributed teams

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities.

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