Hire UX Researchers to Conduct Interviews, Usability andDesign Testing, and Product Discovery and Refinement.
The Guild represents freelance UX researchers, consultants, and strategists from the U.S. and Canada, with experience ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. Their domain experience includes B2B software and services, financial services, retail and e-commerce, consumer technology and services, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and many other industries.
Listed below are a few of many researchers represented by the Guild. If you are interested in one of these featured researchers, request a consultation with them. To request a researcher that meets your specific requirements, call or text (415) 640-4564 or submit a brief form below.
UX Researcher
Chicago, IL
Bold Insight
• Ensured compliance with FDA Guidance for Healthcare Products
• Conducted mixed-methods research to develop safe, effective, and user-friendly solutions
Dynamic Research, Inc.
• Specialized in Human Factors, safety, compliance, driver distraction, and ADAS systems
• Designed comprehensive studies tailored for various environments
Oracle
• Analyzed user behavior to inform design strategies
Daimler-Chrysler
• Assisted in shaping product roadmaps and creating user-centric design solutions
Avail: 10-30 hours/week
Brad Hagoski
Highlights:
- M.S. Human Factors Psychology, University of Idaho
- 14+ years of experience in Human Factors and UX Research
- Extensive experience designing and executing human factors testing, including design, execution, data analysis, and report writing
- Proficient in utilizing standards and guidance, such as FDA Human Factors Guidance, IEC 62366, and AAMI HE75
- Conducted field research for a wide range of products, from healthcare mobile apps and physical devices to in-vehicle experiences
- Skilled in user-centered design methodologies, ensuring products meet user needs and improve overall user experience
UX Researcher & Strategist
New York, NY
Meta
• Generative and evaluative research on ads reporting tools
• Impacted storytelling approach and customization features of 0-1 reporting product
Merck
• Usability testing to inform design of visualization tool
• Developed team’s UXR strategy
Ipsos
• Foundational research
• Created behavioral archetypes for survey validation
City University of New York
• Statistical analyses on program impact
• Secured program funding
Avail: 20-25 hours/week
Vanessa Parrott
Highlights:
- Ph.D. candidate in Sociology at The Graduate Center, CUNY
- Mixed methods researcher with 7+ years of experience driving end-to-end research for B2B/ B2C companies and nonprofits
- Expertise in unmoderated and moderated usability testing, user interviews, diary studies, surveys, and more
- Proficient in STATA, R, SQL, Qualtrics, and remote testing tools (UseTesting, Lookback)
- Resourceful problem-solver adept at aligning research to business goals and delivering actionable insights
- Strong collaboration skills with a track record in successful cross-functional partnerships and stakeholder engagement
UX Researcher
Oakland, CA
Glassdoor
• B2B team
• Tactical, mixed-methods research
Highspot
• Sales Enablement Platform
Market Research
• Market survey design and analysis
• Projects included social media, gaming, entertainment and hardware
Avail: 10-20 hours/week
Mathew Diep
Highlights:
- M.S. in Applied Psychology from USC
- 6+ years of experience in UX and Market Research
- Extensive experience designing and executing moderated and unmoderated usability testing, survey research, research road mapping, and establishing frameworks
- Proficient in UserTesting, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, SQL, and R
- Conducted field research and survey research for a wide variety of product types, including: B2B, B2C, mobile apps, SaaS platforms, hardware, physical devices, and omnichannel experiences
- Utilized surveys, qualitative interviews, card sorting, and usability testing for business users
User Experience Researcher
San Luis Obispo, CA
Google
• Chrome Browser team
• Desktop and mobile
Disney
• Movies Anywhere platform team
• Tactical and foundational research
Epic Systems
• Healthcare
Avail: 5-40 hours/week
Riley Murtaugh
Highlights:
- Master’s degree in User Experience Research from Claremont Graduate University (Cognitive Psychology)
- Brings over 3 years of expertise in UX Research with a proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies
- Led evaluative studies for various Chrome Shopping features while at Google
- Employed a comprehensive, mixed-methods approach at Disney to develop data-driven personas
- Presented research findings and facilitated interactive workshops across teams at Google and Disney
Senior User Researcher
Los Angeles, CA
Obama Foundation
• Leads cross-functional work-streams
• Delivers data-driven insights to Inform product and service development
Google
• Foundational Research
• Product and Strategic Priorities
• Chrome Mobile iOS and Android
Meta
• Developed and Led Product Research Program
• International Field Research
Avail: 5-20 hours/week
Miringu Kiarie
Highlights:
- MS HCI Indiana University
- Proficient in usability testing, interviews, surveys, and focus groups
- Expertise in developing and validating user personas, scenarios, and journey maps
- Proficient with UserTesting, Dscout, and Qualtrics
- Knowledge of inclusive design practices and accessibility standards
- Digital strategist for $17MM International AIDS Prevention Program
Senior UX Researcher
Lincoln, NE
Jane.com (B2C E-commerce)
• 150,000 daily users
• Comprehensive user research strategy, implementation, & democratization
Weight Watchers
• Health & wellness software with 4.9 million subscribers focused on behaviorally-driven habit formation
• Emphasis on rapid prototype testing
O.C. Tanner (SaaS B2C)
• Employee recognition and appreciation software with 14 million end users
Avail: 5-15 hrs/wk
Caitlin Grandjean
Highlights:
- M.A. in Behavioral Economics
- Uses documented heuristics to uncover behavioral patterns and solutions
- Specializes in research strategy, frameworks, road mapping, & democratization
- Web and native benchmark testing
- Experienced in generative and evaluative testing including: user interviews, moderated & unmoderated usability testing, surveying, preference testing, usage data analysis
The UX Researchers’ Guild has screened and interviewed each of these researchers to determine their expertise and competency. We feature researchers who have strong skills and experience and can run studies from the initial design to completion.
Our Process:
- Begin the process by requesting a consultation with a featured researcher or contacting the Guild with your requirements.
- A researcher can work under your supervision, or you can outsource your research to the Guild.
- Once we know your needs and budget, we will identify researchers who fit your criteria, and propose them to you.
- Meet the researcher of your choice via Zoom to confirm their suitability for your needs.
- If the match is mutually agreeable, we will make contractual and financial arrangements to begin an engagement.