User Experience Researcher

Durban FULL TIME R25,000 - R37,500 / Month
(R300,000 - R450,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join our team as a User Experience Researcher, where you will dive deep into user behaviors and preferences to inform product design. You will work closely with designers and product managers to enhance the overall user experience. Your insights will be critical in shaping the direction of our development projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design and conduct experiments to test user preferences and behaviors.
  • Utilize quantitative data analysis techniques to interpret user data.
  • Engage with users throughout the product lifecycle to gather ongoing feedback.
  • Foster a user-focused culture within the organization.
  • Develop strategies for enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.
  • Maintain documentation of research processes and findings for future reference.
  • Conduct competitive analysis to benchmark user experiences against industry standards.
  • Collaborate with marketing to ensure alignment of user experience across channels.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field
  • Master's degree preferred
Experience
  • 4+ years of experience in user experience research
Technical Skills
  • Qualitative Research
  • Quantitative Research
  • Prototyping Tools
Soft Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Creativity
Certifications
  • UX Design Certificate
  • Human Factors International Certification
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Proficiency with analytics tools: Experience using tools like Google Analytics or Hotjar.
  • Experience in A/B testing: Knowledge of A/B testing methods to refine design choices.

Benefits

  • Extensive medical aid coverage
  • Generous leave policies including paid vacation and sick leave
  • Ongoing professional training and development
  • Employee wellness programs and team events

Company Culture

  • Continuous Learning: Our culture promotes lifelong learning and professional growth.
  • Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, fostering a culture of trust.
  • Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balancing work and personal life, and we support our employees in achieving this.
Status: Closed