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User Experience Researcher

Radiant Digital
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026

Job Title: UX/CX Researcher

Experience: 5 Years

Location: Washington DC, USA


Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Human-Centered Design (HCD) Researcher with 5 years of experience in UX research and Human-Centered Design methodologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding user needs through research and translating insights into better digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct user interviews and qualitative research to understand user needs.
  • Create user personas and customer journey maps.
  • Perform usability testing and heuristic evaluations.
  • Analyze research findings and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Maintain evidence-to-feature traceability by linking research insights to product requirements.
  • Collaborate with UX designers, product managers, business analysts, and development teams.
  • Present research findings to stakeholders and support user-centered product decisions.
  • Use research tools such as TheyDo and Otter.ai.

Required Skills

  • 5 years of experience in Human-Centered Design (HCD) or UX Research.
  • Strong experience with:
  • User Interviews
  • Persona Development
  • Journey Mapping
  • Usability Testing
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • Qualitative Research
  • Experience using TheyDo, Otter.ai, or similar UX research tools.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Social Sciences, Design Research, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working in federal, government, or other regulated industries.

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles.
  • Experience working in Agile environments.
  • Familiarity with accessibility and user-centered design best practices.


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