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UX Researcher

Study user behaviour to improve product usability and customer experience.

payments Avg: R42,000

description Overview

UX Researchers plan and run interviews, usability tests, and surveys, then translate findings into actionable insights for product and design teams.

**A Day in the Life:**
Research planning, sessions with users, synthesis, and sharing insights with stakeholders.

schedule A Day in the Life

09:00

Plan studies and recruit participants

10:30

Run interviews/usability tests

13:00

Synthesis and insights creation

15:30

Share findings and align on next steps

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Junior Researcher

0-2

Step 2

UX Researcher

2-5

Step 3

Senior UX Researcher

5-8

Step 4

Research Lead

8+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 25,000 - R 75,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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