User Experience Researcher/Designer
Job in
Almont, Gunnison County, Colorado, 81210, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
Eliassen Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Digital Media / Production, UI/UX Design, Technical Writer, Web Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Almont
Description:
Remote
Our client is a mission-driven organization focused on accessible and usable digital products. The team values research-forward, user-centered design and partners across disciplines to deliver inclusive web and application experiences.
Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $30.00 to $40.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative UX research including interviews, surveys, usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and A/B testing.
- Develop research plans and methodologies aligned with business goals, user needs, and accessibility requirements.
- Analyze findings and translate insights into actionable recommendations that inform product and design decisions.
- Use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to evaluate behavior and identify usability issues.
- Advocate for user-centered design practices and ensure research insights are applied by stakeholders.
- Create wireframes, user flows, mockups, and interactive prototypes in tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
- Design accessible, usable, and visually consistent interfaces for web and application products.
- Ensure responsive designs optimized for multiple devices and platforms.
- Incorporate interaction design elements including transitions, animations, and feedback mechanisms.
- Design and evaluate interfaces to comply with WCAG standards and usability best practices.
- Conduct accessibility and usability testing and recommend remediation strategies.
- Collaborate with development teams to implement accessibility requirements correctly.
- Work with product managers, developers, and stakeholders in an agile or iterative environment.
- Communicate findings, design rationale, and recommendations through presentations and reviews.
- Share progress regularly and raise risks, gaps, or dependencies proactively.
Experience Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in UX research, wire framing, prototyping, and visual design.
- Minimum 4 years of experience using Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
- Minimum 4 years of experience applying usability principles, design systems, and WCAG accessibility standards.
- Minimum 4 years of experience conducting interviews, surveys, usability testing, A/B testing, and heuristic evaluations.
- At least 1 year of experience using Google Analytics or similar analytics tools to inform decisions.
- Proficiency creating low- to high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes.
- Understanding of typography, color, layout, and visual hierarchy and their impact on UX.
- Ability to design intuitive interactions and responsive experiences across devices.
- Expertise in information architecture and navigation design.
- Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite; working knowledge of HTML/CSS preferred.
- Experience planning, executing, and iterating designs based on usability testing and feedback.
- Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication and effective collaboration in team environments.
- Ability to articulate UX research methods, findings, and impact during reviews and interviews.
- Willingness to stay current with evolving UX research methods, accessibility standards, and design best practices.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.
All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the…
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