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TalentBridge

User Experience Researcher

Hybrid

Charlotte, United states

$ 50 /hour

Junior

Freelance

05-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Figma Stakeholder Management Prioritization Customer empathy Decision-making CRM Research A/B Testing Understanding of user needs Facilitation Analytics Data Science

Job Specifications

We’re looking for a UX Researcher to drive user-centered product decisions across multiple product areas. This role goes beyond running individual studies—you’ll own research strategy, execution, and the operational foundation that ensures insights lead to shipped outcomes. You’ll partner closely with Product, Design, Engineering, Data Science, and CRM to influence product direction, particularly for early-stage and 0→1 initiatives, including AI-enabled experiences.

What You’ll Do

Own the Voice of the User

Develop a deep understanding of user needs, behaviors, and pain points across digital experiences.
Translate research and market signals into clear opportunity areas, product recommendations, and roadmap inputs.
Lead exploratory and generative research to inform new product concepts and solution spaces.

Lead Research Strategy & Operations

Define and scale a research strategy and operating model that supports multiple teams and product areas.
Build and maintain standardized research practices, including intake workflows, repositories, documentation, and repeatable execution playbooks.
Ensure research insights are accessible, actionable, and consistently shared across teams.

Execute End-to-End Research

Plan and conduct mixed-method research, including interviews, usability testing (moderated and unmoderated), surveys, diary studies, and prototype testing.
Rapidly validate ideas through iterative testing at varying levels of fidelity, from early concepts to in-flight features.

Partner Cross-Functionally

Collaborate closely with designers throughout the user-centered design process, from problem framing through evaluation.
Align research with product, engineering, data, and CRM partners to support business goals and customer outcomes.
Partner with CRM and lifecycle teams to identify and recruit users at key moments in their journey.

Communicate & Influence

Share insights through clear storytelling, data-driven visuals, and evidence-based recommendations.
Facilitate workshops and working sessions to align stakeholders and accelerate decision-making.
Advocate for customer empathy and ensure user insights inform prioritization and product decisions.

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of professional experience conducting UX research in a product environment.
Hands-on experience leading qualitative research end-to-end, with strong methodological judgment.
Experience managing research across multiple teams or product areas.
Ability to define research goals, operate in ambiguity, and balance speed with rigor.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills.
Experience building or contributing to scalable research operations (intake, repositories, documentation).
Familiarity with research tools such as UserZoom, UserTesting, or Qualtrics.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

Experience supporting early-stage or 0→1 product work.
Exposure to AI-enabled products, recommendation systems, or agent-like workflows.
Familiarity with analytics or experimentation concepts (e.g., A/B testing).
Prototyping familiarity in tools such as Figma.
Experience in regulated or complex product domains.

About the Company

Connecting Talent. Driving Business Success. For 40 years, TalentBridge has been at the forefront of total talent solutions, helping businesses find the right talent and professionals unlock meaningful career opportunities. With a presence in 4 countries, we deliver onshore, nearshore, and offshore solutions tailored to evolving workforce needs. From Information Technology, Banking & Finance, Engineering, to Professional Services and beyond, our expertise ensures companies get the right talent, right when they need it. ... Know more