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Sr. Research Specialist - Creative Pro, Adobe
Jan 25 05
Source: CHI-Jobs
Company: Adobe Systems
Location: San Jose, CA
Position Title: Sr. Research Specialist - Creative Pro
Duration: Fulltime
Job Description:
Work closely with product team to identify research needs throughout entire development cycle. Activities include defining and executing a broad range of appropriate research strategies, including ethnographic observation, interviews, usability studies, card sorts, contextual inquiries and heuristic evaluations. Candidate should have demonstrated experience collaborating on cross-functional teams (e.g.
interaction and visual designers, engineers, and product management) and a desire to evolve existing research tools and techniques.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree is required. Advanced degree (MA, MS or PhD) in
Cognitive Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Human-Computer
Interaction, or related field is preferred.
* Minimum of 3 - 4 years of research experience in a corporate
environment.
* Experience with identifying and implementing an appropriate mix of
strategic and tactical user research activities. Strong verbal and
written communication skills. Knowledge of a variety of theoretical
and analytical approaches to user behavior. Ability to think
creatively and connect research insights to software solutions.
Familiarity with publishing industry and/or creative professionals is
a plus.
Contact Information:
Please forward your resume to Heidi.Collins@adobe.com