User Research

Our specialist teams are confident and experienced with generative, mixed method and evaluative research.

We know the value of User Research.

We understand how User Research enables a business to understand its customers’ needs, and align them with business objectives, inform new products or devise services strategies. This insight helps us place candidates who’ll really support your team.

We understand different research techniques.

We know the different phases of User Research, from discovery to Beta, and we get the nuances between UR in government and UR in a Tech business. These kind of differences matter.

We get team dynamics - and the place of UR.

We know where UX might cross over with UR, and how both quantitative and qualitative research feeds into design; we take time to understand how research and design co-exist in each business.

User Research specialists 6 people

Shreya Chauhan

Managing Consultant

“Shreya’s service has been truly exceptional from the start. Shreya took the time to really understand my skills, experience, and career goals, she provided me with detailed and comprehensive pre-interview briefing that helped me optimise my interview performance, and she always promptly responded to any questions or concerns I might have had. I could not recommend working with Shreya highly enough!” – Agnieszka Rzesniowiecka, User Researcher at Receipt Bank

Shreya specialises in User Experience, User Research and Content Design roles, both contract and permanent. Her slightly unorthodox background – with a Psychology and Art degree – have actually proven a real asset in her work, giving her a great understanding of human behaviour and mixed methods research.

Dan Shoola

Associate Consultant

“Dan is a special kind of recruiter. His diligence and personality set him apart. I wasn’t confident at all after my interview, then Dan called me, and his personality and reassurance were what I needed. Not only did I go on to get the job, but he also landed it at £5k higher than expected. Thanks, mate. Absolute Legend” – Manuel Holihan, User Researcher at AA

As an undergraduate, Dan created an online ecommerce store, so was already familiar with the importance of UCD and the impact it makes on building trust and generating sales. Working in the UX team at Zebra has allowed Dan to gain a deeper understanding of UX, and he recruits UX and Service designers, User Researchers and Content Designers, while his consistent mood makes him generally nice to be around.

Nick Cochrane

Founder & specialist recruiter of design, research and product folk

I’ve partnered with Nick as a candidate and a client, and he’s always delivered. He’s knowledgeable about the market and understands the subtle nuances between roles, industries and expertise. He will ask the right questions and actively listen to your requirements, understanding what’s important and notably, what’s not. A trustworthy, personable recruiter who takes pride matching you with a role that will further your career or adding value to the organisation you’re hiring for. I have no hesitation recommending Nick to friends or colleagues. – Neil, UX Director

Nick set up Zebra People in 2001, the first agency of its kind in Europe. Alongside a specialism in digital, Nick wanted to offer brilliant customer service, consultants with true expertise and a home for recruiters to build a career in a safe and supportive environment. He’s done all the above and more, launching pioneering events like UX People, India’s first UX Conference and Zebra Labs – training sessions to help digital people skill up. As well as running the business and supporting the industry, Nick continues to have a hands-on role in recruitment – getting on the phones and working with the Zebra People team to offer clients and candidates the best service possible.

Ben Clarfelt

Director, Specialist UX & Product Manager Recruiter

“It’s been a pleasure to work with Ben and the Zebra team over the last two years. Their knowledge of digital design, UX and tech industry is exceptional. They understood our specific needs, listen to our feedback and empathised with our frustrations. We now have such a talented team of amazing people and Zebra People played a big part in that success. Thank you.” – José Das Neves Alves, London Lab

Ben Clarflet joined Zebra People in 2009, back when the business was still in its infancy. Four years later, he was the company’s Director, charged with growing and managing the business. Ben’s been a UX recruiter for more than a decade, and his passion for the space, as well as the people in it, have kept him in a hands-on role at the heart of the business, alongside his responsibilities as company Director. Ben puts a lot into the industry as a whole, launching a salary survey that’s widely used across digital recruitment, sponsoring/hosting events and introducing companies to each other to facilitate knowledge sharing and progress.

Nick Grantham

Associate Director

“Nick is quality. He knows more about UX than a lot of UXers I know. He knows his clients and their needs and he knows his candidates. This allows him to make exceptional introductions, making sure that candidates and clients all come away with rewarding results. A consummate professional, an honest and just instantly likeable guy, he is … quality.” – Bob Powell

Nick manages a team of UX recruiters at ZP, and has been in recruitment since 2008. He moved to Zebra People in 2018 after catching the eyes of founders Ben and Nick at many industry events. Sharing their passion for the industry, and demonstrating an unrivalled track record in the UX space, Nick was a star recruit for Zebra People. He’s since founded a mentors platform to help recruitment consultants learn and develop, and been a guest on many industry podcasts and guest spots as a key voice in the trade.

Grace Kisnorbo

Senior Consultant

“Grace understood what I was looking for and found me the exact opportunity. She was so good guiding me throughout the recruitment process. And the best thing – she still keeps checking if I am ok at my new workplace- what more you can ask for! She is amazing at her job and as a person.” – Khushbu Parekh Mistry, Senior UX Designer at Vanguard

Grace specialises in placing UX Designers , Product Designers, User Researchers across a wide range of clients from start ups to large household names. After starting out in Customer Care, and training others to give excellent service, Grace transitioned to recruitment because it made the very best of her nonpareil communication and relationship management skills. She was promoted within three months of starting at Zebra, and has been exceeding expectations ever since.

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