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Senior UX Researcher, New Product Innovation

Linda Werner & Associates 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States of America

Onsite Contract Senior

The Senior UX Researcher will partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and deliver new products. They will lead research studies throughout the product lifecycle and contribute insights to shape product strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with researchers, designers, product managers, and engineers to identify opportunities, define product direction, and deliver meaningful new products
  • Independently and collaboratively develop and execute comprehensive research roadmaps aligned to product goals
  • Lead and conduct research studies across all phases of the product lifecycle
  • Contribute insights that shape product strategy, influence execution, and support go-to-market planning
  • Manage external research vendors to extend team capacity and ensure high-quality research execution

Requirements

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate with autonomy
  • Experience using quantitative data to support hypotheses and strengthen research recommendations
  • Skilled in storytelling to drive alignment and influence diverse audiences
  • Demonstrated judgment and decision-making skills to balance competing demands in a fast-moving environment
  • BA/BS in a human-behavior-related field
  • Research Methodology Expertise
  • Data Analysis & Hypothesis Testing
  • Product Strategy Contribution

Key Skills

  • Research Methodology Expertise
  • Data Analysis & Hypothesis Testing
  • Product Strategy Contribution
  • Storytelling
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer-centric mindset
  • Quantitative data analysis
  • UX research
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Communication
  • Information Science
  • Media Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Time management
  • Autonomy
  • Judgment
  • Decision-making
  • Strategic thinking
  • Influence
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

About Linda Werner & Associates

Linda Werner & Associates is a technology, consulting and technical staffing firm, providing acumen and solutions that include content management, learning, knowledge management, and Web solutions. Our delivery models range from consulting, through managed teams and staffing services. Linda Werner & Associates serves various industries, including software, retail, financial, telecommunications, and others.

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