<p><strong><em>Robert Half is partnering with our client, a global, customer-focused technology organization known for delivering innovative digital products and experiences at scale, in search of a highly strategic and creative Design Research Strategist to drive innovation research initiatives for a remote 6-month contract.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> REMOTE</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 40 hours/week</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6-month contract</p><p><strong>Pay Rate: </strong>$65–75/hour</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>This role will focus on qualitative, generative research that explores emerging technologies, cultural trends, and evolving human needs to inform future product and service experiences. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in qualitative design research, excels in storytelling and visual communication, and is comfortable working in ambiguity to uncover insights that shape long-term innovation strategy. This individual will partner closely with design, product, and research teams to translate forward-looking insights into actionable opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end qualitative, generative research initiatives, including in-person and in-context studies, to uncover deep human insights and emerging behavioral trends</li><li>Synthesize research findings into clear, actionable insights, strategic frameworks, and opportunity areas that inform long-term innovation</li><li>Develop compelling, visually driven storytelling artifacts and presentations that effectively communicate insights and inspire stakeholders</li><li>Translate research into strategic outputs such as design principles, future scenarios, and innovation concepts that guide product and experience development</li><li>Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and presentations to activate research and drive alignment across cross-functional teams</li><li>Partner closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to connect future-focused insights to near-term product opportunities</li><li>Collaborate with research teams to build on existing knowledge, identify gaps, and inform forward-looking research roadmaps</li><li>Deliver high-quality, polished work with strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency in all outputs</li><li>Communicate proactively and effectively across stakeholders, building trust through collaboration and insight-driven recommendations</li><li>Produce impactful deliverables that influence decision-making and shape strategic direction across the organization</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with our client in this search for a UX Designer to join a Fortune 500 technology organization supporting innovative internal products. This role requires strong expertise in information architecture, interaction design, and visual mockups, along with the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas.</p><p><br></p><p>The UX Designer will help shape the experience for a flagship internal desktop application that leverages data, AI, and proactive insights to improve employee productivity. This is an early-stage product, offering the opportunity to influence direction, collaborate cross-functionally, and deliver high-quality design solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Seattle, WA (5 days onsite)</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 8-month contract</p><p><strong>Pay Rate</strong>: $50–52/hour</p><p><strong>Hours</strong>: 40 hours/week</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Rapidly create process flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate interaction and design concepts</li><li>Partner with product, engineering, and research teams to define business and feature requirements using user data, usability findings, and market insights</li><li>Design intuitive, scalable user experiences for a complex desktop application leveraging large datasets and AI functionality</li><li>Conduct and support user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions and optimize user experience</li><li>Present design solutions to cross-functional stakeholders, including product teams and senior leadership, incorporating feedback into iterative improvements</li><li>Contribute to and help evolve UX best practices, design systems, and standards across the organization</li><li>Balance multiple projects in an agile environment while maintaining a high bar for quality and attention to detail</li></ul>