Salary guide
UX Researcher
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ITDesign
- UX research drives user-centred design in the UK
Other names this job is known by
- User Experience Researcher
- UX Analyst
Key responsibilities
- Conduct user research for digital products
- Plan and run interviews, surveys, and usability tests
- Analyse data and present findings
- Collaborate with designers and developers
- Advise on user needs and behaviours
- Prepare reports and recommendations
- Stay updated on UX research methods
- Support product development
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in psychology, design, or IT
- Experience in research or design roles
- User research and data analysis skills
- Communication and organisation
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Researcher
- UX Lead
- Product Manager
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study psychology, design, or IT
- Gain experience in research or design roles
- Build a portfolio of UX research
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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