Hire UX Researchers to Conduct Interviews, Usability andDesign Testing, and Product Discovery and Refinement.
The Guild represents freelance UX researchers, consultants, and strategists from the U.S. and Canada, with experience ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. Their domain experience includes B2B software and services, financial services, retail and e-commerce, consumer technology and services, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and many other industries.
Listed below are a few of many researchers represented by the Guild. If you are interested in one of these featured researchers, request a consultation with them. To request a researcher that meets your specific requirements, call or text (415) 640-4564 or submit a brief form below.
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Helen Lee Lin, Ph.D.
UX Research Consultant & Community Leader
- Mixed-methods (80% qualitative) design researcher
- Led over 60 research projects in tech, healthcare, education, and more
- Ph.D., Social Psychology, University of Houston
- Interested in: 0–1 research, consumer products, emerging tech, and mission-driven work
- Remote & in-person research, mobile/web research, and international research
- Established systems, processes, and communities
- Trained & mentored over 500 junior researchers, career transitioners, and peers
- Leader of 2 UX communities & multiple social/co-working groups
Amanda Jensen, MFA
Senior UX Researcher & Strategist
- 10 years of multidisciplinary experience in design strategy, cross-functional collaboration, ethnography, co-design, systems thinking, speculative design, and innovation
- Industry experience spans Tech, Education, Film, Social Welfare, and B2B
- Expansive range of research exposure from international ethnographic fieldwork to AI products
- Cross-cultural research and design experience in China, South Africa, Belgium and Uganda
- Demonstrated ability to think divergently and creatively solution through just about any problem maze
- Passionate about curating unique and captivating stories for professionals, companies, and brands
- LinkedIn Top UX Research Voice
- ADPList Top 1% Product Research Mentor
- ADPList Top 50 Female Multimedia Design Mentor
- Chapter Lead of Ladies that UX Los Angeles
Brad Hagoski
UX Researcher
- M.S. Human Factors Psychology, University of Idaho
- 14+ years of experience in Human Factors and UX Research
- Extensive experience designing and executing human factors testing, including design, execution, data analysis, and report writing
- Proficient in utilizing standards and guidance, such as FDA Human Factors Guidance, IEC 62366, and AAMI HE75
- Conducted field research for a wide range of products, from healthcare mobile apps and physical devices to in-vehicle experiences
- Skilled in user-centered design methodologies, ensuring products meet user needs and improve overall user experience
Mathew Diep
UX Researcher
- M.S. in Applied Psychology from USC
- 6+ years of experience in UX and Market Research
- Extensive experience designing and executing moderated and unmoderated usability testing, survey research, research road mapping, and establishing frameworks
- Proficient in UserTesting, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, SQL, and R
- Conducted field research and survey research for a wide variety of product types, including: B2B, B2C, mobile apps, SaaS platforms, hardware, physical devices, and omnichannel experiences
- Utilized surveys, qualitative interviews, card sorting, and usability testing for business users
Miringu Kiarie
Senior User Researcher
- MS HCI Indiana University
- Proficient in usability testing, interviews, surveys, and focus groups
- Expertise in developing and validating user personas, scenarios, and journey maps
- Proficient with UserTesting, Dscout, and Qualtrics
- Knowledge of inclusive design practices and accessibility standards
- Digital strategist for $17MM International AIDS Prevention Program
Caitlin Grandjean
Senior UX Researcher
- M.A. in Behavioral Economics
- Uses documented heuristics to uncover behavioral patterns and solutions
- Specializes in research strategy, frameworks, road mapping, & democratization
- Web and native benchmark testing
- Experienced in generative and evaluative testing including: user interviews, moderated & unmoderated usability testing, surveying, preference testing, usage data analysis
The UX Researchers’ Guild has screened and interviewed each of these researchers to determine their expertise and competency. We feature researchers who have strong skills and experience and can run studies from the initial design to completion.
Our Process:
- Begin the process by requesting a consultation with a featured researcher or contacting the Guild with your requirements.
- A researcher can work under your supervision, or you can outsource your research to the Guild.
- Once we know your needs and budget, we will identify researchers who fit your criteria, and propose them to you.
- Meet the researcher of your choice via Zoom to confirm their suitability for your needs.
- If the match is mutually agreeable, we will make contractual and financial arrangements to begin an engagement.