Lead UX Research for the Academic & Government business segment at Elsevier, shaping user behaviours and influencing strategy through impactful research techniques.
Responsibilities
Focuses on customer and user needs by understanding use cases, integrating UX feedback into design, aligning teams to meet expectations, sharing insights, and analysing market segments and competitors.
Applies creative problem solving by thoroughly analysing briefs, exploring multiple perspectives, collaborating with stakeholders and designers, and using research insights and reflection to guide and test solutions.
Leads user-centred product design by applying diverse UX research techniques, mentoring junior team members, producing research documentation, and collaborating with UX and visual designers to shape both structure and visual identity.
Uses data-driven analysis and testing to inform strategy by regularly testing with users, establishing key metrics, iterating research methods, summarising insights, and identifying data gaps to improve decision-making.
Demonstrates strong technical research skills by expertly using relevant tools and software across varied contexts, mentoring junior researchers, and collaborating effectively with tech teams.
Requirements
Deep understanding of UX research best practices and tools.
Design and oversee user research initiatives, leveraging methods such as ethnographic studies, usability testing, and analytics.
Build strong relationships across teams and functions, fostering collaboration in research and design efforts.
Bachelors or Masters degree in a design subject (Psychology, UX, HCI, Product Design, Design, Graphic Design, etc discipline) is preferred, but not required.
Benefits
Health care plans and benefits
Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
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