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James Park

UX Researcher

Seattle, WA

Actively looking 81% match
5 years Experience
Remote / Hybrid Work Setup
$110k–$140k Salary
2 weeks Notice

Skills

Usability Testing Surveys Analytics A/B Testing Dovetail Figma User Interviews Accessibility

About

James is a UX researcher with 5 years of experience specializing in mixed methods research. He combines qualitative insights with quantitative data to drive product decisions that improve usability and user satisfaction across complex digital products.

Previously at Microsoft and Zillow, James led research initiatives that informed product strategy and design direction for millions of users. He is passionate about accessibility, inclusive design, and bridging the gap between user needs and business goals. He is currently seeking senior UX research roles at innovative, user-focused companies.

Experience

Microsoft UX Researcher
  • Conducted moderated and unmoderated usability studies across Microsoft 365 products, improving task completion rates by 22%.
  • Designed and analyzed large-scale surveys with 10K+ respondents to identify feature adoption barriers.
  • Partnered with product and engineering teams to embed research insights into the sprint planning process.
Zillow Junior UX Researcher
  • Led user interview sessions with home buyers and renters to validate new search and listing features.
  • Built and maintained a research repository using Dovetail, enabling cross-team insight sharing.
  • Supported A/B testing for the mobile app, contributing to a 15% increase in engagement metrics.
Freelance UX Consultant
  • Provided usability audits and heuristic evaluations for early-stage startups across healthcare and fintech.
  • Conducted competitive analysis and user journey mapping for product redesign projects.

Education

University of Washington
M.S. Human-Computer Interaction

Details

Experience 5 years
Work Setup Remote / Hybrid
Salary Expectation $110k–$140k
Notice Period 2 weeks
Languages English, Japanese

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