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Nicole Cambria

Beacon, New York, United States

designs with depth 🪷

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Jacquelyn Demshick

New York, United States

Multidisciplinary designer and problem solver.

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Goran Babarogic

Serbia

Experienced Framer Developer & UX Product Designer

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Capi Product

Vietnam

UI/UX Designer, Framer & Webflow Developer 🚀

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Laura Castano

Colombia

Web and product designer

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Nima Zaeimzadeh

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

UI/UX Designer, Framer Expert ✨

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Vitalij Kacanovskij

London, England, United Kingdom

High-Quality UX/UI Design & Webflow Development 🚀

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Ajay Pawriya

India

Web and App Designer - Framer & Webflow Expert

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Michaela Rich

Denver, Colorado, United States

Product & Web Designer

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Derien Brown

Austin, Texas, United States

Cross-Platform Experiences

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Kelly Jiang

United States

Designing Meaningful Human Experiences

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Ajay Krish

India

Harmony — Design & no-Code

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Abdullah Qureshi

Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

Framer designer & developer creating impactful experiences

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Kriss Patel

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Data-Driven UX Design for Web & Mobile

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Anjola Omole

Buffalo, Minnesota, United States

UI/UX Designer & Webflow Developer for Stunning Interfaces

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Yashika Chhabaria

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Versatile UX & UI Designer delivering quality

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David Babijaev

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

User-Centered Product Designer in Toronto

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Cinzia Bongino

Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy

Versatile Visual Designer, UI Designer, Data Visualizer

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Miya @ Sweeter Design

San Francisco, California, United States

Helping startups succeed with sweeter design

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Kishan Mendapara

Porbandar, Gujarat, India

UX/UI Designer | Product Designer | Design Thinker | SaaS

Common projects for User Researchers

Conducting user interviews to understand user behavior and preferences.

Performing usability testing to identify areas for improvement in a product or service.

Creating user personas to guide product development and marketing strategies.

Conducting surveys and questionnaires to gather user feedback.

Analyzing user data to provide actionable insights.

Conducting A/B testing to compare different design or product options.

Tips for working with and hiring User Researchers

Understanding your needs

Before hiring a freelance user researcher, clearly define your research goals and the type of information you're seeking. This will help you communicate your expectations to the freelancer and ensure they can deliver the insights you need.

Check their experience

Review their past projects and experiences. A good user researcher should have a strong background in data analysis, user testing, and UX design. They should also be familiar with research tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Notion.

Ensure good communication

Maintain regular and open communication with your freelance user researcher. Discuss your project's progress, any challenges, and feedback through Contra's communication platform.

Review their methodologies

User researchers may use different methodologies based on the project's needs. Discuss these methodologies before starting the project to ensure they align with your expectations and project goals.

How to hire User Researchers

Define your research objectives

Clearly outline your research goals and the type of insights you're seeking. This will help you communicate your expectations to the User Researcher.

Post a detailed job

Provide a detailed description of your project on Contra. Include the specific skills and experience you're looking for in a User Researcher.

Review applications

Review applications and shortlist candidates based on their skills, experience, and fit for your project. Look at their past projects and reviews on their profile.

Conduct interviews

Interview shortlisted candidates to understand their approach to user research, their familiarity with research tools, and their experience with similar projects.

Make an offer

Once you've found the right User Researcher, make an offer through Contra. Include the project details, payment terms, timeline, and any other important information.

3 questions to ask when interviewing User Researchers

1. Can you describe your approach to conducting user research and how you analyze the results?

2. Can you provide examples of insights you've gained from past research projects and how they were applied?

3. How do you ensure the research you conduct is ethical and respects user privacy?

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Frequently asked
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A User Researcher is a professional who conducts research to understand user needs, behaviors, and motivations. They use various research methods such as interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather insights that can inform and guide product design and development.

A User Researcher is a professional who conducts research to understand user needs, behaviors, and motivations. They use various research methods such as interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather insights that can inform and guide product design and development.

Hiring a User Researcher on Contra allows you to access top freelancing talent without any middlemen or commissions. You can collaborate with them directly, manage contracts, and handle payments all on Contra's platform.

User Researchers typically use a variety of tools for design and analysis. This can include design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Notion for creating user personas or wireframes. For data analysis, they may use tools like SPSS, Stata, JMP, or SAS.

You can post a job detailing your project requirements and desired skills on Contra. User Researchers who match your criteria can then apply for the job. You can also browse through the profiles of User Researchers and invite those you are interested in to apply.

Any project that needs to understand user behavior, preferences, or needs can benefit from a User Researcher. This can include product development, website design, marketing strategy development, and more.

The cost of hiring a User Researcher on Contra can vary based on their experience, skills, and the complexity of the project. However, the average cost for User Researchers freelancers typically ranges from $25 to $70 per hour.

Freelance User Researchers on Contra are paid commission-free. They may charge per hour, per project, or per milestone. Clients must fund each milestone at the beginning of the project, with funds held in escrow. The funds for each milestone are only released after the client approves the deliverables for that milestone, or automatically within three days.

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