As UX Researcher, you’ll be be a part of the Agile ceremonies and contribute to the cross-functional team’s continuous understanding of user insights. You will also define audiences and segment users across multiple domains and conduct user interviews. The UX Researcher will also define and recommend key UX strategies and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and team members.
We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessedwithour people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.
If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
What you’ll do:
- Serves as lead researcher on user experience research initiatives
- Work in coordination with engineering and productions for all UX, design, and research
- Act as the "go to" person who oversees the entire process from conception to implementation
- Write research plans and conversation guides
- Conduct user and client interviews, client meetings, and demos
- Iterate solutions based on research and feedback loops
- Develop wireframes, information architecture, PDDs for all web projects based on business and functionality requirements and approved concepts
- Evaluate performance results and recommend major changes affecting short-term project growth and success
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Have or the ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, UX Design, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in the UX field as a researcher or strategist.
- Experience with generative and evaluative research.
- Experience with information architecture such as card sorting, tree testing, or both.
- Experience with content management systems such as Drupal 10.
- Experience working as part of a cross-functional Agile development team.
- Experience developing wireframes and information architecture
Like we said, we arebig fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply. We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team
What we want you to know:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.
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