User Researcher

Post Date

Apr 24, 2026

Location

Bernards,
New Jersey

ZIP/Postal Code

07920
US
Jun 26, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Designer

Req #

NNJ-2b0709ef-62c5-4518-893d-def5b135b2bd

Pay Rate

$43 - $54 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a UX Researcher to join a customer facing insights and research team. This role  will be local to NY or NJ to sit onsite hybrid, as well as travel to local store locations to participate in  studies. Through end to end user research processes, candidates will drive transformation within retail experiences by contributing insights and research outcomes. On a day to day basis you will work  independently to run, develop and execute UX Research projects/programs aimed at understanding  customer needs, expectations, and behaviors aligned to their in store shopping experiences. Delivery in  this role will require candidates to observe customers as they go through in store experiences and then  run IDI’s to gather insights about their experiences, motivations, and feelings about the in-store experience. The goal will be to deliver detailed insights into user behavior and needs that go beyond  surface-level data, helping to uncover pain points, validate ideas, and inform design, experiences and resources with Retail Team  stakeholders. Candidates should have qualifications to execute on qualitative and quantitative research,  create research briefs from scratch and match the research methodology best fit for the scope of work,  as well as handle the research end to end and deliver insights and clarification to stakeholders. Being  able to refine research along the way is also pivotal to the role. Candidates should be comfortable  working in an Agile environment, building relationships and taking initiative.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

3+ years of UX Research experience for consumer facing environments

Hands on experience with multiple research methods in enterprise ecosystems

Advanced with usability testing and use of tools like dScout, UserTesting, UserZoom, Maze

Ability to write research briefs and screeners, define research scope, design research materials, execute study, and deliver insights and findings through Google Deck presentations

Strong experience with qualitative and quantitative – Ethnographic research methods specifically in-person retail Shopper Ethnographies and Observational Studies

Comfortable with in-person field research and communication with shoppers

Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders, working independently while also collaborating with other researchers and leadership

Portfolio or work examples with end-to-end research case studies

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Background doing research for retail or e-commerce, shop and pay experiences
Has a car for travel within the tri-state area

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.