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.

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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 Hogoski

Brad Hogoski

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

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

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

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

Miringu Kiare

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

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:

  1. Begin the process by requesting a consultation with a featured researcher or contacting the Guild with your requirements.
  2. A researcher can work under your supervision, or you can outsource your research to the Guild.
  3. Once we know your needs and budget, we will identify researchers who fit your criteria, and propose them to you.
  4. Meet the researcher of your choice via Zoom to confirm their suitability for your needs.
  5. If the match is mutually agreeable, we will make contractual and financial arrangements to begin an engagement.