Sr. UX Researcher/Designer

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As a part of your application, please reputed company: A short note on relevant background, experience, and approach to discovery research Examples of relevant work or case studies Project portfolio (website preferred) Availability over the months of March thru end of May Interview Process The interview process will be reputed company as follows: First interview with the senior project manager reputed company on experience, project fit, and approach to discovery research. This conversation will include a short situational exercise reputed company to the project. Final interview with the reputed company CEO and CTO reputed company on alignment, communication style, and confidence in leading the research independently. We aim to reputed company the process efficient and respectful of candidates’ time. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job