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UX Researcher - Innovation Strategy and Insights - 6 Months Contract - SF Bay Area or Remote (PST hours)

We are looking for a UX researcher with at least 4 years of experience in a product innovation role, with hands-on experience in end-to-end innovation development and front-end primary research.

You will analyze audiovisual innovation opportunities, conduct research with target audiences, and enhance the team's innovation strategy and go-to-market efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Market Research, Business, Design, Statistics, Social Sciences, or another applicable field.
• 5+ years of experience in product innovation for a consultancy, agency, or an in-house innovation team, including deep experience with upfront Discovery and Development.
• Must have experience assisting with or leading innovation-related consumer research (both quantitative and qualitative), including hands-on experience with research design, fielding, analysis, and reporting.
• Strategic thinking about innovation opportunities and suggesting recommendations based on primary research, 3rd party insights, and other market factors.
• High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel (research report writing and chart/table creation).
• High attention to detail, organized, and passionate about innovation.
• Strong personal interest in technology and audiovisual entertainment.

• Shape new product innovation development from end to end, including upfront Discovery, product development/Design, and go-to-market Commercialization.
• Validate new product innovation ideas through primary research, 3rd party research studies, industry trends, and innovation best practices.
• Support the senior research manager in designing, fielding, analyzing, and reporting findings from innovation-related primary research projects (both qualitative and quantitative).
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across technology, product innovation, and design teams to understand key research and analysis needs.
• Bring fresh thinking and a strong point of view to the team's innovation efforts.