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UX Researcher

Kanak Elite Services
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026
Title UX Researcher

LOCATION: Hybrid - Chicago, IL Only Local

Must have portfolio included

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead user research efforts across multiple product lines, including gathering and analyzing data through lab studies, ethnography, surveys, and customer feedback.
  • Collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to identify and prioritize research opportunities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Synthesize research findings into actionable insights, creating executive summaries, journey maps, personas, and user flows.
  • Advocate for user-centered design practices, ensuring insights drive the development of intuitive and impactful digital experiences.

Why This Role?

  • Work on complex digital products: Gain exposure to challenging projects that influence the user experience of enterprise-level applications and solutions.
  • Professional development: Work alongside industry leaders in UX research and design, gaining valuable experience in a globally recognized, forward-thinking organization.
  • Impact: Directly shape products that serve millions of users worldwide, contributing to a seamless and effective user experience.

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • 8 years of experience in UX Research or similar roles, with proven expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Technical Skills (Required)

  • 5 years of hands-on experience in user research, including conducting unmoderated interviews.
  • Experience working on complex digital applications such as eCommerce or enterprise management software.
  • Proven ability to synthesize user data and present insights to multi-level stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with tools like UserTesting, Miro, Dovetail, Airtable, and other research platforms.

Soft Skills (Required)

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence design practices across teams.
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset, with the ability to provide actionable recommendations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.

Thanks & Regards,

YOGITA

Yogita@kanakits.com

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