Hybrid UX Researcher/Designer - Remote

Overview

As a Hybrid UX Researcher/Designer, you will drive user-centered insights while contributing to user experience design as needed. This role emphasizes user research and strategic problem-solving, with opportunities to engage in UX design to articulate and communicate design improvements. You will own the user research process while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, user-centered solutions. This position reports directly to the Head of Product Design at Slingshot Aerospace and is part of the larger Product Organization.

In Short

• Execute all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose.
• Lead and manage the user research process, from discovery and study design to synthesis and reporting, ensuring actionable insights are delivered.
• Advocate for and support Slingshot’s design and research processes, methodologies, and best practices.
• Support Slingshot’s design system and UX frameworks to efficiently address complex and abstract design challenges.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, program, and marketing teams to inform and improve product development through research.
• Translate research insights into design recommendations and assist with wireframes, user flows, and prototypes as needed.
• Conduct usability testing, contextual inquiries, and other research activities to validate design solutions and user needs.
• Synthesize research findings and subject matter expertise into actionable insights, creating simplicity from complexity.
• Present research findings and design concepts clearly and persuasively to stakeholders, fostering a shared understanding of user needs.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with key teams, ensuring alignment and buy-in for research and design initiatives.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in user research and UX design.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant design or research-related field.
• Strong understanding of user research methods, UX principles, and design-thinking methodologies.
• Industry experience in 3D spatial design, may include software, aerospace, or 3D gaming.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Professional development opportunities.