[Sigia-l] User Experience Reseacher - Up to £50,000 - One of most respected companies in the world

[Dean Aston]

Calling all UE Researchers!

 

This role is really interesting. In the fast moving electronics sector
nothing is more important than a clear marketing strategy (Marketing
magazine, March 2011). Within this competitive industry my client focuses on
some clear strategic objectives. These include, investing in new technology,
creating innovative products and creative solutions for their end-users.
With an impressive history of international strategic acquisitions, my
client has transformed into a top-selling electronics manufacturer. 

 

They have secured a reputation for being one of the most reputable companies
in the world. Through continuous investment (Top-100 Advertiser) with a
recorded marketing spend of £20,000,000 they have grown into a
multi-national conglomerate corporation. Some fantastic ideals drive the
business forward. Corporate Social Responsibility is at the centre of their
internal philosophy and their growth plans are coined within the motto
‘inspire the world and create the future’. 

 

But what does this mean to a UE Researcher? My client believes that a
fundamental part of their success derives from understanding the end-user.
This has a direct link to the commercial focus of the business. Everybody
knows that ‘if high-tech brands fail to continuously invest in both product
and promotion they are left behind’. By investing continuously in research &
development, my client aims to use behavioural research to form part of
their competitive advantage in designing products for users in their market.


 

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, to design and conduct user
behaviour research to inform interface design and develop a deep
understanding of user behaviour and behavioural trends. The purpose of the
role will be in part to increase the profile and understanding of User
Centred Design and usability. You will employ qualitative and quantitative
research methods and consider the benefits and its application within the
organisation. You will define User Research and Usability Strategy within
the context of the team and this will feed through to the overall strategic
vision of the business. 

 

More specifically, my client has provided an outline of the essential skills
required. 

 

·         BA or MA in Psychology, Human Factors, Ergonomics, Cognitive
Science, Anthropology, Experimental Design or related degree. 

·         Minimum 4-6 years hands-on experience in an interface design
context with sound knowledge of design process. 

·         Experience of working within large corporations or design
consultancies. 

·         Must demonstrate deep understanding of qualitative and
quantitative research techniques. 

·         Experience designing, conducting and analysing results from
usability tests. 

·         Experience of employing UCD approaches and techniques. 

·         Experience in Human Factors, field observations and ethnographic
research. 

·         Demonstrate an understanding of validity in research contexts. 

·         Demonstrate an understanding of how interaction design, graphics
and technology work. 

·         Ability to work and communicate with other design and business
functions in the most effective way. 

·         Excellent presentation and communication skills and understanding
of audience needs. 

·         Demonstrate ability to produce clear and intelligent research
results. 

·         Have a flexible an innovative approach. 

·         Design and conduct usability expert reviews. 

·         Design and conduct usability test with team members. 

·         Ensure research results are analyzed and synthesized to provide
actionable findings for designers. 

·         Monitor and support implementation of recommendations from
research. 

·         Subcontract and manage third parties in designing and executing
user research and usability testing. 

·         Work to increase positive usability impact of integration of new
technologies to the products. 

·         Act as user advocate on design projects. 

Please send cv’s to me at dean at zebrapeople.com

Salary up to £50,000

 

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     Dean Aston  

     Zebra People Ltd.

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